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Alicia Flowers

East Point,GA

Summary

Master of Public Health graduate with a concentration in Epidemiology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Skilled in epidemiologic methods, biostatistics, SAS, scientific writing, and public health research with graduate experience analyzing NHANES data, conducting literature reviews, interpreting statistical findings, and communicating evidence-based recommendations. Research interests include infectious diseases, cardiovascular disease, maternal health, health equity, and chronic disease epidemiology. Recognized for analytical problem-solving, data interpretation, and over eight years of progressive leadership experience managing teams, improving operations, and making data-informed decisions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Applied Practice Experience (APE) Intern

Georgia State University
06.2025 - 12.2025
  • Completed a graduate practicum focused on epidemiology, maternal health, health equity, and evidence-based public health practice.
  • Conducted comprehensive reviews of peer-reviewed epidemiology and public health literature related to maternal mortality and racial health disparities.
  • Critically evaluated study methodology, strengths, limitations, and potential sources of bias across published research.
  • Compared recommendations from CDC guidance, professional organizations, and scientific literature to identify evidence-based best practices.
  • Translated complex scientific findings into professional reports, presentations, and a practicum poster for academic and public health audiences.

Graduate Research

NHANES Cardiovascular Disease Analysis
01.2025
  • Conducted a secondary analysis of NHANES data examining the association between health insurance status and cardiovascular disease among Non-Hispanic Black adults.
  • Applied epidemiologic concepts to evaluate relationships while considering age, sex, and diabetes as potential confounders.
  • Interpreted logistic regression output, odds ratios, confidence intervals, and p-values to assess statistical significance.
  • Prepared a graduate-level research manuscript including introduction, methods, results, discussion, and public health implications.

Graduate Research

Maternal Mortality and Health Equity Research
01.2025
  • Evaluated evidence-based interventions addressing racial disparities in maternal mortality among Non-Hispanic Black women.
  • Compared intervention strategies across peer-reviewed studies and assessed strengths, limitations, and implications for public health practice.
  • Developed evidence-based recommendations through synthesis of scientific literature.

Apparel Team Lead

Walmart
03.2020 - Current
  • Lead daily operations for a high-volume department while supervising, mentoring, and developing associates.
  • Analyze operational and sales performance metrics to support staffing, workflow, and merchandising decisions.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and department performance.
  • Train associates on operational procedures, performance expectations, and organizational standards.

Apparel Department Manager

Walmart
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Managed inventory, merchandising, staffing, and daily department operations while supporting performance improvement initiatives.

Apparel Associate

Walmart
03.2016 - 01.2019
  • Delivered customer service and maintained merchandising standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Biology Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Clayton State University
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Prepared laboratory materials and maintained laboratory safety standards.
  • Guided undergraduate students through laboratory exercises and reinforced biological concepts.
  • Evaluated assignments and quizzes while providing constructive feedback.

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Epidemiology

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
12.2025

Health Science

Purdue University Global
01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Clayton State University
Morrow, GA
12.2016

Skills

    Statistical & Analytical

  • SAS
  • Data Management
  • Data Cleaning
  • Descriptive Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Statistical Interpretation
  • Logistic Regression Interpretation
  • Odds Ratios
  • Confidence Intervals
  • P-values
  • Epidemiology & Public Health

  • Epidemiologic Methods
  • Epidemiologic Study Design
  • Public Health Research
  • Disease Surveillance
  • Health Equity
  • Health Disparities
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Bias & Confounding Assessment
  • Literature Review
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Critical Appraisal of Scientific Literature
  • Software

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Certification

  • CITI Human Subjects Research Certification
  • SAS Statistical Software Training

Timeline

Applied Practice Experience (APE) Intern

Georgia State University
06.2025 - 12.2025

Graduate Research

NHANES Cardiovascular Disease Analysis
01.2025

Graduate Research

Maternal Mortality and Health Equity Research
01.2025

Apparel Team Lead

Walmart
03.2020 - Current

Apparel Department Manager

Walmart
01.2019 - 10.2020

Biology Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Clayton State University
08.2016 - 12.2016

Apparel Associate

Walmart
03.2016 - 01.2019

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Epidemiology

Georgia State University

Health Science

Purdue University Global

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Clayton State University
Alicia Flowers