Irene Kyei

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Albany, New York, United States

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About me
Public Health Specialist, NYSDOH | MPH Epidemiology & Biostatistics, 2025 | Data Analyst | Data Entry & Management | UAlbany Public Health Club Founder | GSGA Treasurer | Real Estate Enthusiast
Education
- South Bronx Job Corps Center
  2018 - 2019
  Certified Medical/Clinical Assistant
  Activities and Societies: -TABE test Tutor (English and Maths)
- Anglican Senior High School
  2012 - 2015
  High School Diploma General Science 12
  Activities and Societies: -Member of the Red Cross Society -Member of the Science Club -Girls' Prayer Leader, Assemblies of God Campus Ministries -Member of KASSING Campus Choir
- University at Albany, SUNY
  2021 - 2023
  Bachelor of Science - BS Public Health
  Activities and Societies: -Member of the COVID-19 Student Support Team -Member of the Leadership Academy -Founder of UAlbany Public Health interest group -Inducted NSLS member -Event Assistant for Prospective Students Orientation and Accepted Students Open House Founder of UAlbany Public Health Club
- CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
  2023 - 2025
  Master of Public Health - MPH Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) Treasurer Governance Council (GC) Alternate Faculty & Student Disciplinary Council (FSDC)
- Borough of Manhattan Community College
  2019 - 2021
  Associate of Science - AS Science
  Activities and Societies: -Inducted Member of the NSLS -Inducted Member of Phi Theta Kappa -CUNY ASAP Honors Student -BMCC Degree Under Three Honors Student -Dean's list -Member of the Students Review Board for the BMCC Presidential Search
Experience
- South Bronx Job Corps Academy
  Dec 2018 - Jan 2020
  Recreation Aide
  Supported student activities by organizing games, providing first aid, setting up events, welcoming participants, and coordinating with staff and instructors.
- Amazon
  Mar 2019 - Aug 2020
  Amazon FC/Warehouse Associate/ICQA Problem Solver
  Coordinated with warehouse managers to oversee task delegation, trained new hires on procedures and safety, and utilized software tools for inventory management and operational feedback.
- OKYENIBA MEDICAL PC
  May 2019 - Jul 2019
  Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, and Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician
  Handled patient intake, vitals, tests, records, scheduling, and follow-ups; managed supplies, cleaned rooms, and communicated procedures clearly.
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  Jan 2020 - Jul 2020
  Medical Assistant
  Assisted in triage and patient support for 100 patients daily, provided procedural guidance, supported medical staff, and maintained a sterile environment for efficient, compassionate care.
- NYU Langone Health
  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
  Administered medications and recorded patient vitals for approximately 40 patients daily, ensuring thorough medical history reviews prior to diagnostic tests and examinations. Streamlined patient flow and minimized office congestion by coordinating within my team to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.
  - Certified Medical Assistant
    Feb 2021 - Jun 2021
  - Certified Medical Assistant
    Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
- University at Albany, SUNY
  Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
  Student Support Team Member - Contact Tracer
  Monitored COVID-19 cases daily, provided isolation resources, and kept team updated on CDC guidelines using databases and updated protocols.
- New York State Department of Health
  Feb 2022 - now
  Developed performance tracking tools, led data reporting updates, supported regulatory compliance, and evaluated water management plans to enhance Legionella protection in NYS healthcare facilities. Entered and managed newborn screening data, coordinated urgent follow-ups with NYS hospitals, led a data quality project, and handled administrative tasks to improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making in newborn health screening.
  - Public Health Specialist
    Mar 2024 - now
  - Student Assistant
    Feb 2022 - Mar 2024
- Westat
  Apr 2023 - Sept 2023
  Data Curator
  Curated and managed a database of 200+ scientific articles per author, ensuring accurate researcher identification and linking to grants and publications.
Licenses & Certifications
- EverUp: Data Analytics
  New York Jobs CEO Council & CUNY
  Jan 2022
- Google Data Analysis Certificate
  Google Digital Academy (Skillshop)
  May 2022
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  Jun 2019
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  Jun 2019
- NHA-Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA-CPT)
  National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  Jul 2019
- Microsoft Office Specialist Word 2016
  Microsoft
  Jan 2019
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- Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint 2016
  Microsoft
  May 2019
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Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Irene Kyei
  Honors Award Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society May 2020
- Awarded to Irene Kyei
  Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Phi Theta Kappa April 1, 2020
- Awarded to Irene Kyei
  Dean's List CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College Dec 2019 For 3 consecutive semesters