Hi, I’m
Brian Burleigh
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Experienced in promoting health of diverse populations, preventing diseases and optimizing current tracking, assessment and containment programs. Motivated to strengthen responses by thoroughly analyzing and interpreting public health data. Subject matter expert in communicable and chronic diseases.
Demonstrated success in public health project and team management, including epidemiology, statistical analysis and literature reviews. Skilled in technical writing, surveillance and field research. Results-driven and proactive with a diligent, responsive and resourceful nature.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Pima County Health Department
Epidemiologist
01.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Authored and presented final after-action reports to identify strengths and challenges as well as recommended corrective changes for future investigations.
- Determined important variables for each case such as location and severity of outbreak and both laboratory and clinical findings.
- Surveilled notifiable infection conditions and outbreaks in Pima County with over one million people.
- Maintained data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
- Educated healthcare workers, patients and public about infectious and communicable disease transmission and prevention.
- Identified and analyzed public health issues related to foodborne parasitic diseases and impact on public policies, scientific studies or surveys.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
City Of Alexandria, VA
Administrative Manager of Clinical & Emergency Svc
01.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.
- Streamlined and improved administrative operations by identifying automation opportunities.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
AM Trace, LLC
COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator
10.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Offered basic guidance regarding testing and medical consultation for those exposed to people with COVID-19.
- Reached out to people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 to determine contact histories and potential exposures.
- Coordinated with public health and local facilities to support isolation and quarantine of individuals.
- Collected and recorded information in electronic medical records.
- Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
- Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.
- Performed record keeping by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.
- Engaged clients in health-related activities to enhance overall well-being.
The Olson Group
Associate
10.2020 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Assigned to the FEMA contract as a member of the Site Assessment Team for the Southern United States.
- Observed best practices of multiple FEMA community immunization clinic operations pertaining to logistical operations, civil rights and health equity and responsible for writing these observations in the AAR
- Assigned to the FEMA AAR Team as a Data Analyst
- Analyzed AAR data from all assessment reports provided by the Site Assessment Teams from across all FEMA regions throughout the country
- Assigned to the District of Columbia Health Department contract to assist with the COVID-19 response
- Assisted in developing CONOPS to clinic flow and the implementation of technology for data entry and inventory management
- Assisted in the creation and oversight of the DC Health inbox for all resident inquiries relating to the District's vaccine registration process, vaccine eligibility, availability, and general information
- Created official DC Health correspondence relating to COVID-19 vaccine, registration information, and FAQ's to improve overall efficiency
The Olson Group
Emergency Response Specialist
03.2020 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Assisted with the COVID-19 Pandemic Response with the State of New Hampshire at the beginning of the pandemic.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with the New Hampshire Team.
- Worked effectively in this fast-paced environment as official information was continually changing at the beginning of the pandemic.
- Collaborated with stakeholders (New Hampshire Department of Health) to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
Douglas County Health Department
Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Coordinator
09.2014 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Facilitated community meetings with county stakeholders including Douglas County Federally Qualified Health Centers that were responsible to report to me regarding their activities in the program
Douglas County Health Department
Disease Investigator
10.2011 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collaborated with CDC on national outbreaks where DCHD was the lead agency that identified the outbreak
- Contacted Douglas County residents that were reported positive of reportable enteric and other infectious diseases to ascertain potential exposures, implement public health interventions to reduce or end the spread of the disease, and provide education regarding the illness, including answering any questions asked by the resident(s)
Douglas County Health Department
Immunization Registry Representative
09.2002 - 10.2011
Job overview
- Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Created and managed project plans, and timelines
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Completed database comparisons on a distributed database system between the State of Nebraska main immunization database and individual public health clinic databases throughout the State of Nebraska.
Douglas County, Nebraska
Emergency Communications Dispatcher
03.2000 - 09.2002
Job overview
- Monitored alarm systems and closed circuit televisions to dispatch appropriate police response to intrusions and trouble indicated alarms.
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
Education
University of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE
Master of Science from Public Health Administration
05.2011
University of Nebraska At OmahaOmaha, NE
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
05.1995
Skills
- Evidence-based practice Experience
- Disease Trend Knowledge
- Technical Assistant
- Trend Monitoring
- Specimen Transportation
- Disease Research
- Community Outreach
- Report Writing
- Medication Administration
- Written Communication
Certification
- Coursera: Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Contact Tracing Course - July 2020 (https://coursera.org/share/54f2affd64c332bf13ae736b4a003e0f)
- Delta Omega Gamma Omicron Chapter - University of Nebraska Medical Center - Member - 2016
Timeline
Epidemiologist
Pima County Health Department
01.2023 - 01.2024
Administrative Manager of Clinical & Emergency Svc
City Of Alexandria, VA
01.2022 - 11.2022
COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator
AM Trace, LLC
10.2021 - 01.2022
Associate
The Olson Group
10.2020 - 09.2021
Emergency Response Specialist
The Olson Group
03.2020 - 10.2020
Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Coordinator
Douglas County Health Department
09.2014 - 01.2020
Disease Investigator
Douglas County Health Department
10.2011 - 01.2020
Immunization Registry Representative
Douglas County Health Department
09.2002 - 10.2011
Emergency Communications Dispatcher
Douglas County, Nebraska
03.2000 - 09.2002
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Master of Science from Public Health Administration
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
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