Casey B Perez
San Antonio,United States
Summary
Experienced with complex epidemiological research and data analysis. Utilizes advanced statistical methodologies to uncover disease trends and inform public health policies. Knowledge of effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to drive significant health outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Epidemiologist
City of San Antonio
San Antonio
12.2021 - Current
- Led epidemiological investigations to identify and mitigate public health threats.
- Assisted in data collection and reports of surveillance to state and local partners.
- Worked closely with government agencies to ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases according to established guidelines.
- Communicated disease prevention strategies and provided resources to Bexar county community members.
- Developed and implemented surveillance systems to monitor disease outbreaks effectively.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer to junior staff on advanced epidemiological techniques to enhance team expertise.
- Showcased research findings through engaging presentations at public health conferences, fostering dialogue and collaboration among health professionals.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, recommending improvements based on data-driven insights.
- Created and maintained 3 Power BI dashboards to inform the community about health trends and risks.
Research Associate
Henry M Jackson Foundation
Lackland AFB
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Executed comprehensive literature reviews to enhance research initiatives.
- Coordinated efforts with various services to enhance effectiveness of global health engagement activities.
- Organized and conducted engaging webinar workshops aimed at disseminating team research insights.
- Evaluated qualitative and quantitative data from previous global health missions.
- Facilitated manuscript publication processes through comprehensive editing and assistance.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas- San Antonio
San Antonio
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Designed, implemented, and managed multiple research projects.
- Developed surveys, procedures and measurement instruments.
- Reviewed literature and edited publications.
- Assisted in program evaluations for CDC REACH program.
- Collected and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data.
Intern
Institute for Health Promotion Research
San Antonio
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Used SEER
- Stat program to evaluate ethnic disparities in Renal Cell Carcinoma across the United States.
- Completed IRB protocols for future studies.
- Created surveys with REDCap.
Education
Master of Science - Health And Kinesiology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08.2016
Skills
- Public speaking
- Data collection
- Statistical analysis
- Surveillance systems
- Data interpretation
- Scientific writing
- Team collaboration
- Community outreach
Timeline
Epidemiologist
City of San Antonio
12.2021 - Current
Research Associate
Henry M Jackson Foundation
07.2020 - 05.2021
Intern
Institute for Health Promotion Research
05.2018 - 08.2019
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas- San Antonio
08.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas Tech University
Master of Science - Health And Kinesiology
The University of Texas At San Antonio