Amber Leonard

Experience

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  Law Office of Ronald Vaughn

  May 2006 - Jan 2014

  File clerk

  Maintained and organized filing system. Executed off-site tasks.

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  University of South Carolina

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Genetic and Ecology Research Assistant

  Assisted graduate students with determining genotypes of mussels from the coast of Europe to show climate change. Genotypes were determined by using the PCR method and gel electrophoresis.

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  ARAMARK Riverbanks Zoo

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2011

  Aquarium Intern

  Worked closely with senior aquarist with daily maintenance of animal enclosures, prepare diets, learn about animal behaviors in a captive environment, and observe and assist veterinarian during medical procedures.

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  S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control

  Mar 2014 - Oct 2016

  Coordinated receipt and distribution of over 100 water samples daily to individual labs. Managed and entered sample data in the Perkin Elmer Laboratory Information Management System. Used Crystal Reports to disseminate data. Managed distribution of results and corresponding paperwork to various state program areas. Worked as part of emergency response team . Attended and participated in meeting and training opportunities as offered. Handled confidential information with professionalism Received, labeled and distributed water samples for testing in various labs. Sanitized, prepared and preserved glassware for South Carolina regional laboratories for field sampling. Assisted Environmental Health Manager with distribution of paperwork to various divisions.

  • Environmental Health Manager

    Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Natural Resource Technician

    Mar 2014 - Nov 2014
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  South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

  Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

  Volunteer

  Assisted field biologists on the Broad River fish sampling event. Sampling event included electric fishing, seining, counts and variety of species obtained. Data was used to help determine health of species and water body.

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  Adopt A Stream Foundation

  Feb 2017 - now

  Volunteer

  Collect data for Adopt-A-Stream program via Biological Monitoring of Macro Invertebrates. and water quality.

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  Henderson County NC Environmental Health

  May 2017 - Dec 2017

  Environmental Health Specialist

  Conduct comprehensive inspections on retail food establishments, school lunchrooms, tattoo shops, child care and nursing facilities. Investigate complaints on permitted facilities.

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  S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control

  Jan 2018 - now

  Lab Analyst and Vector Surveillance Specialist for SC DHEC regional lab in Greenville, SC. Food Protection and Vector Surveillance

  • Lab Analyst

    Dec 2021 - now

  • Environmental Health Manager

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
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  South Carolina Mosquito Control Association

  Dec 2018 - Feb 2022

  Upper Region Delegate

  Serve as Upper Region Delegate for SCMCA. Attend quarterly board meetings. Collaborate with board members to plan workshops and conferences. Assisting in writing quarterly newsletters. Acting as point of contact between county offices/municipalities and citizens in region.