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Sarah Taylor

Sarah Taylor

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Experienced public health professional with a decade of expertise in project management, statistical analysis, and health policy data analysis. Skilled in developing and implementing research methodologies, analyzing complex datasets, and translating findings into actionable insights. Proven ability to lead projects that enhance healthcare outcomes. Seeks to leverage extensive background in health policy analysis to contribute to data-driven decision-making processes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sleep Coach and Oral Appliance Specialist

Baltimore Sleeps Better
Baltimore, MD
11.2020 - Current
  • Screen patients for sleep apnea
  • Enabled screening patients for sleep apnea and facilitated home sleep tests for eligible candidates
  • Motivated and educated patients on test results and treatment options
  • Measured patients for custom oral appliances using sonar technology in a healthcare setting
  • Follow up with patients to monitor their adherence and satisfaction with oral appliance therapy
  • Billing insurances at time of delivery for a dental appliance

Enumerator

The U.S. Census Bureau
, NC
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Counseled individuals on how to complete their Census questionnaires
  • Enhanced the response rate of the Census questionnaire by building rapport and trust with individuals in the government industry
  • Mentored 10 to 14 individuals daily over three months to complete questionnaires through motivation tactics and due diligence

Research Associate, Evaluation and Project Management

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
, MD
09.2013 - 10.2025
  • By Analyzing a National Survey on Mental Health for seven months, the government could effectively target 33 million people in the USA who lacked insurance—developed a framework to analyze the data from a National Survey and identify the social factors that prevented insured individuals from seeking mental health care
  • Allowing the company target messing for induvial that did not have health insurance

Research Associate, Evaluation and Project Management

JHU Center for Communication Programs
, MD
06.2012 - 09.2013
  • Proofread PowerPoint presentations for health education for six public health campaigns in South Africa, preventing the spread of HIV
  • Ensured accuracy and clarity of educational materials, enhancing the effectiveness of health campaigns
  • Contributed to the success of campaigns by providing meticulous attention to detail and strong communication skills

Research Associate, Evaluation and Project Management

JHU Weight Management Center
08.2011 - 12.2011
  • Conducted a five-month study using an innovative framework to develop a text system that helped African Americans with diabetes lose weight
  • On average, the participants who engaged with the text system lost 200 pounds—published the results in a national journal

Research Associate, Evaluation and Project Management

Social Work Office of Research and Public Services
, TN
06.2006 - 11.2014
  • Launched a PowerPoint as a research associate over three months, which led to the state saving 40% of program expenses for individuals who were on government support

Education

Master of Science - Public Health, Health Education and Promotion

Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health

University of Maryland School of Social Work

Skills

  • Analysis
  • Logic models
  • Study designs
  • Health policy
  • Public health
  • Research methods
  • Project management
  • Statistical analysis

Hobbiesandachievements

  • Volunteer of the Year, Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR), TN, 01/01/06, 12/31/11, Excelled in helping children at the therapeutic horse-backing riding center.
  • Council Member, Baltimore Shambala Center, Baltimore, MD, 01/01/11, 12/31/13, Responsible for overseeing the center's operations, organizing events, and ensuring that the center's activities aligned with the Shambhala vision.
  • Founder, Parkridge Community Garden, Knoxville, TN, 01/01/06, 12/31/11, Founded and led the creation of a community garden on a vacant lot, involving over 20 neighbors and local organizations.

Degrees

  • M.S.W.
  • M.P.H

Highlights

  • Evaluate a public health campaign over five months about women eating better and who want to have a baby, and develop measures to track the campaign's effect., Out of 60% of African Americans that were reached in Baltimore, MD, 45% improved the quality of nutrients in the food they were eating.
  • Katie Evans Award: Picked out of 678 applications and got $9,000 to go to India to help a runaway boys' shelter., It improved education programs by 30% for 20 runaway boys.

Accomplishments

  • The State of Tennessee saving 40% program coast for people on government support though effectively creating a PowerPoint from my analyses of the data.
  • Won a scholarship of $9000 to got India out of 957 candidates. When there I improved the education by 30% for in a shelter for 20 run away boys.
  • Coordinated a national survey on mental health, analyzing data to identify social factors preventing insured individuals from seeking care, helping target messaging for uninsured individuals, and improving outreach by 30%. Allowed the company to target 33 milling individual that did not have health care in the United States.
  • Achieved reducing the time it took the rider to get on the horse by creating index cards filed by day on what was saddle use and coordinated the volunteers, so the lesson would be on time. Got volunteer of year.
  • Founded and collaborated with team of 20 in the development of Park Ridge Comity Garden. Led the creation of a community garden on a vacant lot, involving over 20 neighbors and local organizations. Secured funding, materials, and permits for the project, organized workdays, and coordinated maintenance and harvesting. Promoted the benefits of urban gardening and sustainability.

Certification

  • Certified Social Worker (CSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
  • Global Health Certifications
  • Certified in R statical analyst software
  • Certified in Data Management and Analyst

Work Availability

monday
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid sick leavePaid time off

Affiliations

  • Johns Hopkis

Quote

"Information is just bits of data. Knowledge is putting them together. Wisdom to transcend them."
Ram Dass

Software

SPSS

R

STATA

Microft excel

Languages

English
Native language

Interests

Gardening

Volunteering with horses

Timeline

Sleep Coach and Oral Appliance Specialist

Baltimore Sleeps Better
11.2020 - Current

Enumerator

The U.S. Census Bureau
08.2020 - 10.2020

Research Associate, Evaluation and Project Management

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
09.2013 - 10.2025

Research Associate, Evaluation and Project Management

JHU Center for Communication Programs
06.2012 - 09.2013

Research Associate, Evaluation and Project Management

JHU Weight Management Center
08.2011 - 12.2011

Research Associate, Evaluation and Project Management

Social Work Office of Research and Public Services
06.2006 - 11.2014

Master of Science - Public Health, Health Education and Promotion

Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health

University of Maryland School of Social Work
Sarah Taylor