DANIELLE POLK
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in epidemiology and public health. I demonstrate strong communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving. I have proven skills in establishing effective policies to minimize risks and avoid outbreaks. I am an expert in training, mentoring, and monitoring staff to improve knowledge. I have extensive research in evidence-based practices and am passionate about prevention of infectious diseases.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Server
Smokehouse Restaurant
01.2016 - Current
- Manages floor operations including table assignments, order accuracy, customer satisfaction, inventory and payments.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations and sanitation within the dining room.
Biological Scientist
Florida Department of Health
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Disease surveillance on COVID-19, Hepatitis A and B, STDs, RSV, and Foodborne Disease Outbreaks.
- Finding trends in data and addressing areas that need improvement.
- Conducted interviews to those exposed to infectious diseases, gave recommended state protocols and guidelines and disease containment strategies.
Clerical Manager
Family Medical Walk-In Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed daily office functions, including scheduling, medical records, office budget, inventory, and data entry.
- Supervised and trained office staff for administrative work at check in, check out, medical records, and billing.
Education
Masters of Public Health - Epi and Infection Prevention
University of West Florida
05-2026
Associate of Nursing -
Florida SouthWestern State College
01.2020
Skills
- Data Collection
- Disease Surveillance
- Excel
- Word
- SPSS
- Data Interpretation
Timeline
Biological Scientist
Florida Department of Health
04.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Server
Smokehouse Restaurant
01.2016 - Current
Clerical Manager
Family Medical Walk-In Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2016
Masters of Public Health - Epi and Infection Prevention
University of West Florida
Associate of Nursing -
Florida SouthWestern State College
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