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Barbara Jordan

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Epidemiologist

Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
02.2019 - Current
  • Led county-wide Covid-19 surveillance efforts to guide public health decision making efficiently and effectively with first responders
  • Manages, analyzes and draws conclusions from data gathered from surveillance, or other sources
  • Provides epidemiologic advice and assistance in the resolution of technical issues that include significant barriers to program or grant deliverables
  • Prepares written and oral reports and presentations that communicate necessary information to professional audiences, policy makers, and general public
  • Uphold requirements for data collection, reporting and quality control for duration of outbreak investigation.
  • Performed preventive measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.

Sanitarian - Plan Review & Food Safety Education

Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
04.2016 - 02.2019
  • Represented the department to other governmental agencies, architects, engineers, builders, and/or contractors to provide information and resolve questions concerning environmental health procedures, laws, and regulations
  • Reviewed 200+ construction plans and blueprints annually to ensure compliance with established public health codes and laws
  • Managed the Food Safety educational program. Implemented course offerings from quarterly to monthly to increase knowledge and remain current with State of Ohio food safety regulations.


Sanitarian

Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
06.2015 - 04.2016
  • Inspected Food Service or Retail Food Establishments to ensure compliance with established laws
  • Conducted inspections and investigations in response to complaints and recommended solutions to problems
  • Provided assistance to sanitarians as needed in the field.

Program Manager

Family & Child Abuse Prevention Center
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Supervised 17 Domestic Violence Advocates and Case Managers
  • Provided oversight for collecting statistical data, the compilation, analysis and presentation of evidence based measurement data, prepared and presented reports on findings
  • Coordinated the development, submission and management of grant applications and awards.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.

Education

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology

University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio

Bachelors of Science - Community Health

University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio

Associates of Applied Science - Nursing

Mercy College of Northwest Ohio
Toledo, Ohio

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Surveillance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Grant Writing
  • Technical Assistant
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Analytical Thinking

Certification

Ohio State Board of Sanitarian Registration - Current

Accomplishments

  • Attended Highly Infectious Disease/Personal Protection Equipment Training, Center for Domestic Preparedness, Anniston, AL
  • Presenter for the National Organization of Victims Assistance Conference, Children Who Witness Violence, Houston Texas
  • Facilitated the “Improve Cultural Competency” pilot study through the University of Michigan Health System to improve cross-cultural awareness
  • Merit Scholar Recipient

Affiliations

  • Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology, 2021 – Present
  • Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologist, 2019-Present
  • National Environmental Health Association, 2015 - Present
  • Ohio Environmental Health Association, 2015 - Present
  • The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 2009 - Present
  • The American Public Health Association, 2009 – Present

Timeline

Epidemiologist

Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
02.2019 - Current

Sanitarian - Plan Review & Food Safety Education

Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
04.2016 - 02.2019

Sanitarian

Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
06.2015 - 04.2016

Program Manager

Family & Child Abuse Prevention Center
06.2013 - 06.2015

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology

University of Toledo

Bachelors of Science - Community Health

University of Toledo

Associates of Applied Science - Nursing

Mercy College of Northwest Ohio

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