Zachary Goldman, Mph, Lnha Email & Phone Number

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a 91-bed traumatic brain injury long-term care facility, while adhering to CMS and Department of Public Health regulations• Brought the facility into profitability by developing cost-effective methods• Responsible for fiscal management through census development, cost controls in payroll and non-payroll expenses, and receivable collection to ensure successful financial operations• Oversee the recruitment, training, and management of a high-performing interdisciplinary team, fostering a positive work environment and ensuring exceptional resident care• Provide direction to the interdisciplinary team, agencies, and vendors through written standards, policies, and procedures• Implement quality assurance programs to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and enhance the overall quality of services provided to residents• Develop cognitive and behavioral strategies to address the challenges of traumatic brain-injured residents• Ensure open lines of communication to establish and maintain strong relationships with residents and families

Greater Boston

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Reviewed operations and regulatory requirements of each department tounderstand quality of care and resident rights within the skilled nursing facility• Assumed responsibility of all human resources during transition of personnel byassisting line supervisors to ensure employee relations for 90 staff members• Earned the CDC and CMS Nursing Home Infection Preventionist 17-hourTraining Certification, becoming capable of reducing pathogen transmission,healthcare-associated infections, and antibiotic resistance• Adhered to state guidelines by completing all DPH/CMS reporting, includingCOVID-19 surveillance data and “average staffing hours per patient day”• Assisted in the transition of paper-based charts to PointClickCare, enablingquick access to resident records for more coordinated and efficient care• Trained with multiple nursing home administrators within the company andobserved various leadership styles

• Developed effective and cost-efficient opportunities for research, planning, development, and message delivery • Designed, edited, and delivered high-quality and professional visual content to clients for business and personal use• Maintained connections and communicated with companies and clients to ensure guaranteed and polished work• Increased billable rate by 100% in response to excellent feedback and services within 12 months

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Managed the quality, integrity, and validity of asset data for healthcare companies• Structured client information to improve profitable areas of business and customer experiences• Optimized costs, improved pricing, heightened market intelligence, and drove growth for healthcare companies

Atlanta, Georgia

• Promoted and carried out West Nile Virus public health programs for local communities throughout Atlanta• Implemented and developed a social media program to communicate health issues to the public• Consulted 30+ management teams to ensure all physical and chemical health hazards were mitigated• Advised facility owners of state program policies, procedures, and proper public health protocols• Enforced health codes during routine safety inspections to prevent hazardous physical and chemical exposure to the public, including injuries, drownings, and infectious diseases• Educated communities on preventative techniques to identify, treat, and monitor high risk areas, resulting in reduced transmission of West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases

Greater Atlanta Area

• Developed a searchable online database of scientific content for educational and laboratory purposes• Ensured scientific content was consistent across multiple channels for strategic direction of digital platforms• Implemented protocols for educational outreach using global water, sanitation, & hygiene (WASH) material

Atlanta, Georgia

• Analyzed 38,361 Deep Water Horizon survey responses to find associations of oil exposure and anxiety• Developed intervention recommendations to promote positive health and wellbeing responses for individuals in affected populations using evidence-based scientific methods• Collaborated with scientists from Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to find that among those exposed to oil, participation in spill cleanup activities is associated with lower anxiety• Discovered that facilitating cleanup participation with training could potentially reduce physical hazards, leading to mental health benefits for exposed individuals

Cornwall, United Kingdom

• Worked with a public engagement group to improve relations between the public and the scientificcommunity by creating easily understood manuscripts with research• Analyzed relationships between the greenspace density of England and the health of individuals in the country• Examined associations between freshwater coverage, coastal proximity, and health of individuals in England• Carried out a virtual reality research study to examine links between wellbeing and the environment• Collected qualitative data to understand how water-based environments can affect an individual’s health

West Lafayette, In

• Researched the effect of Windex, Shout, Clorox, Formula 409, Seventh Generation, and Febreze on the mortality rates of ants, disproving the hypothesis that cleaning agents are effective as pesticide alternatives• Determined the relationship between ant size and mortality rate to increase treatment and pesticide success

West Lafayette, In

• Surveyed counties in Indiana to look for invasive species of insects before significant crop damage occurred• Researched corn and soybean pests to examine non-target effects of pest management• Sampled research plots to collect important data for graduate students and faculty

West Lafayette, In

• Reared 7 arthropods for scientific examination and education, which included the successful management of tomato hornworms, American cockroaches, mealworms, superworms, silkworms, millipedes, and crayfish• Cleaned, maintained, and cared for the survival of each organism by using proper lab protocols

Buzzards Bay

• Completed occupational health and safety laboratories and performed lockout-tagout procedures, utilized personal protective equipment, planned for emergency responses, and monitored safety in both the engine room and deck of the ship• Received an OSHA certification covering hazard protection, chronic/acute exposure limits, and dangers of electrical hazards

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Environmental Health

Bachelor'S Degree, Entomology

Activities and Societies: Purdue Photography Club – Vice President, Alpha Tau Omega Leadership Development Fraternity

Marine Safety And Environmental Protection

High School Diploma