Alexa Wrench

Experience

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  University of Utah Environmental Health and Safety

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2014

  Technical Assistant

  - Coordinated with laboratory personnel to conduct safety audits of laboratory spaces to ensure compliance with OSHA and University safety standards and performed follow up of these audits- Headed an autoclave inventory project for the VP of Research aimed at locating and recording all autoclaves in campus buildings and certifying that they are functioning under proper conditions - Completed a comprehensive canvas of two previously undocumented University research facilities to gather information about laboratory spaces (principal investigators, types of research, equipment, etc.), leading to the successful completion of audits and hazard documentation- Provided support to laboratory personnel by answering questions about using the LMS waste request database and by filling orders for chemical waste pick up Show less

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  Utah Department of Health

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Oral Health Program Intern

  - Developed appropriate oral health presentations and resource materials for various audiences- Provided community outreach education on oral health and hygiene to professional, senior, and refugee populations- Conducted in-service training on oral health and hygiene to staff at long-term care facilities and assisted living places- Participated in various health advisory board meetings and community coalition meetings

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  Volunteers of America Utah

  Dec 2014 - Aug 2022

  - Lead division strategic planning and ensure all initiatives are mission-driven- Oversee all program operations including contract compliance, budget, policy and procedure, data collection and reporting - Supervise multiple implementation teams - Design and implement program evaluation and quality assurance tools and processes- Participate with community groups and coalitions to support system-wide change - Secured $1.1 M in government and private grant funding to sustain and expand services Show less

  • Director of Prevention Services

    Oct 2018 - Aug 2022

  • Program Manager

    Apr 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Prevention Specialist

    Dec 2014 - Apr 2016
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  Spy Hop Productions

  Jun 2022 - now

  Youth Prevention & Coalition Director