Andrea Jackson
Albany,Georgia
Summary
Environmental health professional with significant experience and readiness for impactful roles. Skilled in conducting environmental assessments, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and implementing sustainable practices. Strong focus on team collaboration, ability to analyze data, conduct inspections, and achieving measurable results. Reliable and adaptable with knack for problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health Specialist III
Georgia Department of Public Health
02.2022 - Current
- Compiled reports and provided training courses.
- Conducted training sessions for environmental health professionals, enhancing their knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in the field.
- Established effective partnerships with local government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector stakeholders to advance shared environmental health goals.
- Performed thorough assessments of indoor air quality in commercial buildings, making recommendations for improvements when needed.
- Investigated incidents affecting health.
- Promoted public awareness on environmental health issues by delivering educational presentations at community events and workshops.
- Enhanced environmental quality by enforcing air, water, and soil pollution control measures to safeguard public health.
- Interpreted test data to determine whether contamination existed in accordance with environmental laws.
Contact Tracer
Georgia Department of Public Health
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained patient confidentiality while managing sensitive personal information during interviews and follow-up communications.
- Demonstrated adaptability by transitioning between different contact tracing software platforms as required, maintaining proficiency in each system.
- Collaborated effectively with a diverse team of public health professionals to streamline contact tracing processes and share best practices.
- Monitored cases closely, ensuring prompt follow-up and escalation when required for high-risk or non-compliant individuals.
- Reduced disease transmission through timely communication with infected individuals and providing appropriate guidance on isolation measures.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers, promoting open lines of communication to expedite case identification process.
- Enhanced contact tracing efficiency by conducting thorough case investigations and identifying close contacts.
Education
Racial Disparities in Healthcare -
Harvard Business School
12.2024
Master of Science - Public Health
Mercer University
Atlanta, Georgia05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Albany State University
Albany, Georgia05.2019
Skills
- Occupational health
- Water quality analysis
- Environmental policy development
- Safe chemical handling
- Epidemiology
- Health promotion campaigns
- Infectious disease control
- Public health education
- Food safety evaluation
Degrees
- MPH
- B.S
Certification
- General EH (EPI, Emergency Preparedness, Lead, Chemical Hazards, Vector Control, IAQ) TA/Pools/Spas and Recreational Waters
- Land Use
- Food Service
- Introduction to Soils
- Level 2 Soils Training
- Blood Borne Pathogens certifications course.
- First Aid/CPR
- Certified Safety Manager
- National Registry of Food Safety Professional
Membershipshonors
- Breathe Easy Coalition of Dougherty County, Co-Chair, 08/2022, Present, Coalition that is dedicated to promoting smoke-free living in Dougherty County residents. The coalition is made up of stakeholders, organizations and public health agencies that work together to reduce firsthand, secondhand, and thirdhand smoke exposure in Georgia.
- H.E.A.R.T Coalition of Fulton County, 12/2021, 08/2022, H.E.A.R.T. Coalition is dedicated to advancing prevention and raising awareness across Fulton County, Georgia. Our objectives are realized through active engagement in policy advocacy, comprehensive education, and widespread outreach efforts.
Timeline
Environmental Health Specialist III
Georgia Department of Public Health
02.2022 - Current
Contact Tracer
Georgia Department of Public Health
08.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Albany State University
- General EH (EPI, Emergency Preparedness, Lead, Chemical Hazards, Vector Control, IAQ) TA/Pools/Spas and Recreational Waters
- Land Use
- Food Service
- Introduction to Soils
- Level 2 Soils Training
- Blood Borne Pathogens certifications course.
- First Aid/CPR
- Certified Safety Manager
- National Registry of Food Safety Professional
Racial Disparities in Healthcare -
Harvard Business School
Master of Science - Public Health
Mercer University
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