Experience

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  Healthstreet

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Project intern

  Project: What is the best communication method to reach specific populations in a small southeastern community?Surveyed community members, coded data, data entry, data analysis using SASUsed community based participatory research to reach key community members by attending coalition meetings and presenting our mission in order to gain access into the community

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  Substance abuse and mental health services administration

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Office of communications intern

  Assisted in generating and disseminating information through website and social media sites Created internal communication training for SAMHSA staff to be aware of resources throughout the AgencyAssisted in creating web and social media reports to stakeholders across SAMHSA and nationally

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  Centers for disease control and prevention

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2013

  Asph/cdc fellow at the national institute for occupational safety and health

  Project officer of policy recommendation document to protect worker health from adverse health effects: lead and manage team of Institute experts, manage communication infrastructure and supporting documents, respond to internal NIOSH and public comments Supporting the efforts to raise awareness to protect workers from zoonotic disease and outdoor stressors Creating Workplace Solutions based on research at NIOSH and analyzing current literature to inform and recommend safe work practices to prevent disease Created web topic page on integrating Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling into OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard Show less

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  University of florida

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2018

  Research coordinator

  Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of ResearchAssists faculty and staff with proposal routing, data entry, analysis, methodology development, research implementation, literature searches and manuscript writing in research endeavorsMaintains and creates study databases and source document records, implements research protocols, and recruits study participants through proper procedures and appropriate consentAssists with the training of Department of Emergency Medicine faculty, staff, residents and fellows in pre-award research procedures and grant developmentDevelops procedures for maintenance of laboratory and blood storage for study participants and ensures compliance, oversees shipping guidelines in accordance with federal guidelines and certification, performs biomedical procedures such as centrifuging, pipetting, labeling and freezing specimens following protocol and biomedical testsAppropriately submit documents to IRBResponsible for ensuring research is accomplished through good clinical practice (GCP) and follows the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and follows the University of Florida policies and procedures in regard to research Show less

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  University of florida college of medicine

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2023

  Clinical research manager

  Clinical Research Manager of the Jacksonville Aging Studies Center (JAX-ASCENT)

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  University of florida college of medicine - jacksonville

  Nov 2023 - now

  Assistant director, clinical research