Laura L.

Experience

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  Defense Health Agency

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Summer Intern

  • Developed and maintained drug lists for the Uniform Formulary Voluntary Retail Rebate• Prepared health-sensitive files and records for shipping and transfer to the National Archives• Provided back-up support to the Executive Secretary of the Pharmaceutical Operations Directorate by greeting visitors and providing telephone support

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  Lexus of Richmond

  Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Administrative Assistant
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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2010

  Laboratory Technician

  • Maintained detailed and organized documentation of all laboratory work performed.• Measured, primed, and pipetted urine samples for protein analysis using a UV-VIS spectrophotometer.• Prepared animal biological samples for analysis using centrifugation.• Utilized RT-PCR to analyze RNA from mouse glomeruli.• Prepared renal tissue slides for immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent staining and analysis under a light microscope.• Dyed cultured cell slides for analysis under a confocal microscope.• Reviewed and edit peer reviewed scientific papers.• Sterilized and handled laboratory dissection equipment using a high-grade autoclave and proper PPE. Show less

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  Defense Logistics Agency

  Sept 2010 - Jul 2011

  Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Reviewed and edited, as needed, product specification, standards reports, and technical documents for chemical-related acquisition purposes.• Prepared documentation packages for coordination and revision.• Provided back up support to service engineers for coordination and concurrence efforts.

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  Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc.

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2013

  Laboratory Technician

  • Received and organized incoming patient samples.• Prepared patient blood samples and conducted extraction procedures, including pipetting, for evaluation via gas chromatography FID.• Analyzed and released patient results to health care providers.• Followed all safety procedures concerning blood borne pathogens, including aseptic techniques, HIPPA, and CAPA requirements.

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  Leader Solutions & Decision Support

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2023

  • Gathered and reviewed open-source data on crime, civil unrest, large-scale events, political and regional issues, weather, armed conflict, and disease outbreaks. • Identified patterns, relationships, and potential risks to travelers. • Managed a team of 6 researchers, overseeing travel tracking of over 3,500 trips and 300 travelers across 30 countries annually. • Directed and collaborated the efforts of research team members, determining tasks, purpose, hours, and geographic focus providing guidance and direction for reports and assessments.• Utilized consolidated data to create travel assessments, considering various factors such as health, weather, armed conflict, unrest, and criminal activity. • Researched, wrote, and edited factual, bias-adverse reports for high visibility distribution to various audiences and social media publication of which topics included health information, policies, and guidance, travel safety and security, and cybersecurity risks and developments,• Advised and managed crisis response situations, coordinating communication between travelers, clients, and internal staff. • Provided necessary support and assistance, such as medical or transportation aid.• Developed and presented weekly reports outlining potential threats for upcoming travel and monthly/quarterly reports measuring program outputs and current/ongoing risks to travelers.• Created and maintained relevant resources such as client-specific requests for information, training materials, crisis management SOPs, and traveler handbooks.• Developed, reviewed, and enhanced internal SOPs, document templates, special reports, and high-risk travel assessments while optimizing risk assessment processes. • Provided on-site training and liaised during crisis response situations, ensuring traveler support, coordination, education, and safety accounting for audience and presentation type/style. Show less • Developed a passive travel tracking system to manually monitor client travel.• Created a database for research retention and reference which included traveler notification criteria and trends by location.• Collected and disseminated threat intelligence, especially as it pertained to potential travel disruptions or safety issues, to internal leadership, clients, and travelers.• Created a travel assessment template and extracted and organized data for use in weekly updates for high risk locations and other locations as requested which outlined potential threats to travelers. Show less

  • Risk Mitigation Project Lead, Corporate Travel

    Jun 2018 - Sept 2023

  • Risk Mitigation Researcher

    Jan 2017 - May 2018
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  Freelance

  Oct 2023 - now

  Research Consultant

  • Develop and execute comprehensive data collection strategies using a wide range of online sources, including websites, social media, and local and state government databases, among others.• Conduct in-depth analysis of gathered data to identify trends, emerging issues, and insights, providing valuable knowledge for clients and stakeholders.• Produce reports in client-tailored formats, meet strict deadlines and maintain a high standard of quality and accuracy.• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their unique research needs and provide regular updates on project progress to ensure client satisfaction.• Employ OSINT tools and techniques, such as advanced search operators, to enhance research capabilities and streamline data gathering processes. Show less

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  Radford University

  Jan 2024 - now

  Business Analytics Student

  • Learn SAS and SQL fundamentals and apply them to unique business problems• Develop deeper understanding of how to apply programming and visualizations to business analysis• Use advanced Excel features and functions to gather actionable insights for business decisions

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  Sentinel Foundation

  Feb 2024 - now

  Research Analyst (pro-bono)