Alexander Pugliese, MPH
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Dedicated public health professional committed to improving both individual and community health outcomes. Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within teams to achieve shared objectives. Adaptable to new situations and environments, with extensive experience in a county-level health agency. Skilled epidemiologist eager to advance in the public health field while pursuing continuous personal and professional growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
COVID Data Manager - Epidemiologist 1
Hudson Regional Health Commission
Secaucus, NJ
09.2022 - Current
- Conduct routine communicable disease surveillance for Hudson County
- Prepare weekly communicable disease reports for local health officers and local leaders with a particular focus on respiratory diseases such as COVID-19 and Flu
- Provide registration and operational support at the Hudson County-run mobile vaccination clinics, which includes Flu, COVID, Mpox, and childhood-recommended immunizations
- Collect, maintain, and analyze vaccination data administered within the County and by Hudson Regional Health Commission's vaccination team
- Managed the State-run rabies vaccine distribution for the local health departments within the County
Communicable Disease Investigator
Hudson Regional Health Commission
Secaucus, NJ
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Supported Hudson County and it's 12 local health departments in conducting COVID-19 contact tracing efforts and disease investigations
- Reviewed COVID-19 case statistics and generated weekly surveillance reports to local health officers and appropriate stakeholders
- Provided health education and promotion to residents, including information regarding local COVID-19 testing centers and vaccination sites
- Provided operational support at the Hudson County, drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site
Patient Care Coordinator (Part-Time)
Infectious Disease Consultants Of GA
Atlanta, GA
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Contacted patients daily to monitor their ongoing care, which included IV antibiotic therapy at the patient's residence
- Proactively answered any questions from patients
- Updated documentation and reports detailing patient activities, care actions, and physician orders
Research Assistant (Part-Time)
Rutgers University School Of Public Health
Newark, NJ
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Assisted several principal investigators in conducting community health research projects
- Provided summaries of literature reviews
- Collected data, assisted in preforming statistical analyses, and interpreted findings
Clinical Administrator
Infectious Disease Consultants Of GA
Atlanta, GA
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Supervised day-to-day administrative and operational functions of a large, private infectious disease practice in Atlanta, GA. The practice included 7 locations with approximately 25 clinical staff
- Responsibilities included staff scheduling, ordering essential medications and supplies, and maintaining inventory
- Attended to various questions and concerns raised by patients and staff
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ12.2008
Skills
- Advanced in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
- Statistical analysis (eg SPSS)
- Data gathering and organization
- Proficient in creating visual reports using Power BI
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Timeline
COVID Data Manager - Epidemiologist 1
Hudson Regional Health Commission
09.2022 - Current
Communicable Disease Investigator
Hudson Regional Health Commission
05.2020 - 08.2022
Research Assistant (Part-Time)
Rutgers University School Of Public Health
09.2017 - 05.2020
Patient Care Coordinator (Part-Time)
Infectious Disease Consultants Of GA
07.2017 - 06.2020
Clinical Administrator
Infectious Disease Consultants Of GA
05.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Additional Work
- April - June 2020: Through Rutgers University and the Greater Newark Health Coalition, volunteered as a COVID-19 contact tracer for New Jersey. Among the initial cohort of contact tracers in the State and assisted in the training of other, new volunteers.
- September 2019: Served as a course assistant in the "Principles and Methods of Epidemiology" course at Rutgers University, School of Public Health. Course ran during the 2019 Fall semester.
- June 2019: Assisted members from the Greater Newark Health Coalition, University Hospital of Newark, and the City of Newark's Department of Health and Community Wellness in conducting a community health needs assessment.
- June 2018: Supported principal research scientists with Rutgers University, School of Public Health-Department of Urban and Global Health in conducting a community health assessment of Atlantic City, NJ. Findings from this assessment were included in a report to Governor Phil Murphy and The Governor's Office.