Position:
Medical Laboratory Scientist IV at Florida Department of Health, Consultant at Global Scientific Solutions for Health (GSSHealth)
Industry:
Government Administration
Work:
Florida Department of Health
- Jacksonville, Florida Area since Oct 2012
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Medical Laboratory Scientist IV
Global Scientific Solutions for Health (GSSHealth)
- Baltimore, Maryland Area since Nov 2011
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Consultant
Association of Public Health Laboratories
- Washington D.C. Metro Area Sep 2009 - Aug 2011
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Senior Specialist, Lab Systems & Standards, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Association of Public Health Laboratories
- Washington D.C. Metro Area Oct 2007 - Sep 2009
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Program Manager, Global Health
San Diego County Public Health Laboratory
- Greater San Diego Area Aug 2004 - Sep 2007
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Senior Public Health Microbiologist
San Diego County Office of Border Health
- Greater San Diego Area Aug 2004 - Aug 2007
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Binational Laboratory Coordinator
Gen Probe
- Greater San Diego Area Nov 2003 - Aug 2004
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Research Associate
Diversa Corporation
- Greater San Diego Area Jul 2003 - Nov 2003
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Commercial Process Development Associate/ Fermentation Technician
California Department of Public Health
- San Francisco Bay Area Apr 2000 - Dec 2001
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Public Health Microbiologist
Incyte Genomics
- San Francisco Bay Area Apr 1999 - Oct 1999
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Laboratory Sequencing Associate
UC Davis
- Davis, CA May 1998 - Mar 1999
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CPR Instructor
UC Davis
- Davis, CA Sep 1996 - Mar 1999
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Assistant Photo Editor and Photographer
Mountain Camp
- Ice House Lake, CA Jun 1997 - Sep 1998
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Lifeguard and Camp Counselor
UC Davis
- Davis, CA Oct 1996 - Jun 1998
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Lifeguard
City of Vista
- Vista, CA Jun 1994 - Nov 1995
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Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
Education:
Emory University 2012 - 2014
Master of Public Health (MPH), Applied Epidemiology
University of California, Davis 1996 - 1999
BS, Biological Sciences, emphasis in Medical Microbiology
MiraCosta College 1994 - 1996
Palomar College 1993 - 1996
Skills:
Serology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Research, Epidemiology, PCR, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Immunology, Writing, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Science, Excel, LIMS, ELISA, Cell Culture, PowerPoint, Editing, Laboratory Medicine, Health, R&D, Public Speaking, Global Health, SOP, Spanish, Non-profits, Government, Policy, Microsoft Excel
Interests:
Professional Interests: Scientific Integrity in Public Policy, International Aid and Development, Public Health capacity building and emergency response, Laboratory Quality Systems improvement, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Program and Business Management.
Hobbies: photography and picture framing, video recording and editing, home re-modeling and handyman work.
Music: electric and acoustic guitar, alto saxophone, piano/keyboard, electric bass, drums; music writing, recording, and producing.
Sports: running, swimming, road and mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, backcountry skiing and camping, kayaking, surfing, sailing.
Honor & Awards:
Outstanding Leadership Award, CDC - BIDS Project, Sept 2007.
Excellence in Partnering, CDC/NCIRD award to APHL, Aug 2010.