Brian Burleigh
Surprise,AZ
Summary
A dedicated public health professional with over 20 years of experience in epidemiology, disease investigation, infection prevention, immunization information systems, emergency communications, database management, and leadership. Surveilled notifiable infection conditions and outbreaks throughout the United States including the Northeast, Great Plains, the South, and Southwest regions with populations exceeding 4 million people. Adept at designing and implementing health programs, educating providers on disease prevention, clinic processes, and technology integration to improve efficiency. An advocate who spearheaded community outreach initiatives for the LGBTQ+ community, and a skilled communicator passionate about improving population health and safety.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Epidemiologist - STD and HIV Programs
Pima County Health Department
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Produced informative reports on epidemiological findings for government agencies and healthcare organizations
- Documenting cases of reportable infectious diseases following established guidelines
- Conducted quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of medical records
- Monitored infection rates of infectious diseases in various communities
- Designed standardized procedures for the Epidemiology STD and HIV Team
- Analyzed statistical data to identify patterns, correlations, and trends related to public health concerns.
- Surveilled notifiable infection conditions and outbreaks throughout the United States including Pima County with one million people.
Administrative Manager
City Of Alexandria
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Established workflow processes, monitored weekly productivity, and implemented modifications to improve the overall performance of the onboarding process.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
COVID-19 Contact Tracer (State of Arizona)
AM Trace, LLC
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported affected individuals and their families by offering health education based on current CDC recommendations
- Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, and documented potentially affected contacts.
- Maintained confidential records of contact tracing activities following HIPAA regulations.
Associate - Emergency Response Specialist
The Olson Group
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Streamlined emergency response operations through the development of standardized procedures (DC Health, District of Columbia and Health & Human Services for the State of New Hampshire))
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting emergency responses, detailing timelines, utilizing resources, and accomplishing outcomes (FEMA, District of Columbia, and Oklahoma)
- Actively participated in post-emergency reviews, providing valuable input for enhancing response strategies (FEMA)
- Conducted observations at multiple FEMA community-based sites to identify logistics and equal rights best practices.
Program Coordinator – Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program
Douglas County Health Department
10.2014 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented program activities according to established goals and objectives of the Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program
- Managed the program's day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations
- Maintained up-to-date records related to program activities
- Served as a liaison between external organizations and partners delivering programming services
- Developed and implemented program activities according to established goals and objectives.
Communicable Disease Investigator
Douglas County Health Department
10.2011 - 01.2020
- Investigated and monitored complex sources of suspected infections and communicable diseases, determining the original source, ensuring infection control, and assisting in reducing transmission.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collected, analyzed, interpreted information, and documentation associated with investigations.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations (CDC, FDA, FEMA)
Immunization Registry Representative
Douglas County Health Department
09.2002 - 10.2011
- Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to handle requests and questions properly.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Emergency Communications Dispatcher
Douglas County Emergency Communications
03.2000 - 09.2002
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization to effectively dispatch police units while tracking data in real-time environments.
Education
Master of Public Health: Administration (MPH) -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE05.2011
Skills
- Infectious Disease Surveillance
- Public Health Intervention Education
- Program Coordination
- Advocacy for the LGBTQ Community
- Community Surveys Creation and Implementation
- Monitoring Trends and identifying health disparities
- Professional Training Instruction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Records Management
- Needs Assessment
Accomplishments
- Researched and wrote a proposal for the Douglas County Health Department to create a community health liaison position for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Reviewed the Healthy People 2020 goals for the LGBTQ+ community determining the need for the position due to a lack of community data (limited to STD/HIV Surveillance)
- Presented the proposal to the Douglas County Board of Health and Health Director.
- Requested the BOH and Director make this position a priority and plan future funding.
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Epidemiologist - STD and HIV Programs
Pima County Health Department
01.2023 - 01.2024
Administrative Manager
City Of Alexandria
01.2022 - 01.2023
COVID-19 Contact Tracer (State of Arizona)
AM Trace, LLC
11.2021 - 01.2022
Associate - Emergency Response Specialist
The Olson Group
03.2020 - 09.2021
Program Coordinator – Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program
Douglas County Health Department
10.2014 - 01.2020
Communicable 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 Emergency Communications
03.2000 - 09.2002
Master of Public Health: Administration (MPH) -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
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