Allyson Castellani
Buffalo,NY
Summary
MPH student specializing in epidemiology with academic training in disease surveillance and public health communication. Extensive management experience in organizational analysis, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. Seeking an opportunity to drive positive health outcomes and contribute to public health initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Data Intern
BroadStreet Institute
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with leadership on community health projects, utilizing CDC's WONDER Database to query and analyze public health data.
- Developed proficiency in interpreting large-scale epidemiological datasets and presenting actionable insights for community health initiatives.
Lead Server
Hooked Restaurant
03.2019 - 11.2023
- Fostered positive workplace culture through teamwork, open communication, and mutual support among coworkers while effectively managing high-volume dining periods, leading to 7% increase in customer satisfaction scores.
Manager of Family Owned and Operated Business
The Wine Sellar
01.2012 - 12.2022
- Managed financial transactions and banking operations for prominent retail establishment.
- Led recruitment, hiring, and training for diverse team of 30 employees, ensuring adherence to industry regulations.
- Prepared annual business plans and executed purchasing and merchandising strategies in high-volume retail environment, driving 20% increase in sales from 2021-2022 and fostering sustained financial growth.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology Track
University of New England
08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Chemistry And Psychology
University At Buffalo
Accomplishments
Inductee, 05/2024. Gamma Chi chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health.
Interprofessional Honors Distinction Recipient, University of New England, 01/2024.
- Completed interdisciplinary team project and delivered presentation on communication in health services.
- Recognized for commitment to excellence in team-based competencies and skills through nationally accredited micro-credential.
Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences Fellowship Recipient, The Netherlands, 08/2023.
- Completed Erasmus Medical Center Graduate Summer Program: Research Training in Public Health.
University of New England's Cross Cultural Health Immersion in Ghana Participant, 05/2023 - 06/2023.
- Supported community health clinics in partnership with local health professionals by assisting in setup, organizing operations, conducting eye exams, patient intake, and performing glucose and malaria testing.
- Conducted study on malaria prevention and perceptions in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, designing surveys and interviewing over 100 community members.
- Analyzed data collected and evaluated existing health educational materials, crafting updated materials tailored to community needs based on findings.
Timeline
Community Data Intern
BroadStreet Institute
06.2024 - Current
Lead Server
Hooked Restaurant
03.2019 - 11.2023
Manager of Family Owned and Operated Business
The Wine Sellar
01.2012 - 12.2022
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology Track
University of New England
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Chemistry And Psychology
University At Buffalo