Kalyn Sparks
1021 Barker Ln W, Berea,KY
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Epidemiologist I
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Frankfort, KY
12.2023 - Current
- Works closely with the NEDSS Developer and Coordinator to ensure NEDSS meets surveillance needs.
- Manages the NEDSS helpdesk email and REDCap forum to assist with NEDSS requests and issues.
- Conducts regular cleaning of NEDSS users with the help of REDCap tool twice a year.
- Facilitates monthly NEDSS office hours meeting, ensuring smooth facilitation of the entire event.
- Collaborates with users to seek advice and monitor progress to determine data needs.
- Produces user-friendly quick reference guides for NEDSS training purposes.
- Utilizes statistical software to manage large databases of surveillance and epidemiologic data.
- Creates and distributes detailed meeting agendas for monthly NEDSS office hour meeting to ensure effective communication among end users.
- Provides support and provisions access to local health department staff, Regional Epidemiologists, and state level staff on NEDSS and Business Objects.
- Serves on appropriate committees and participates in work groups to assist with planning and execution of surveillance and epidemiology projects.
- Communicates with and disseminates information to NEDSS users and relevant personnel in other department programs, local health departments, and healthcare facilities.
- Assists with coordinating, implementing, evaluating and suggesting improvements to existing surveillance systems along with the implementation of data modernization initiatives.
Insurance Account Representative
Craig Loftis State Farm
Berea, KY
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Assessed insurance inquiries, working effectively to accommodate various requests to build agency's reputation as service provider.
- Provided quality customer service to assigned, insured and claimants throughout claims lifecycle to deliver timely service.
- Cultivated professional relations to establish long-term profitable partnerships.
- Processed changes in insurance policies and periodically reassessed client needs.
- Calculated premiums and established payment methods, receiving customer payments and issuing receipts.
Intern- Environmental Public Health Tracking
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Frankfort, KY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Designed infographics in Canva to address environmental public health topics for social media.
- Created visual representations using Tableau dashboards to highlight public health topics.
- Used ArcGIS mapping software to display visualizations.
- Prepped, formatted, and cleaned data to enter into visualization software.
- Developed maps in ArcGIS for the 2023 State Health Assessment.
Prevention Specialist Intern
New Vista
Lexington, KY
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Conducted research on evidence-based practices for assigned projects.
- Attended regular staff meetings and facilitated one of those meetings.
- Created content for diversity inclusion newsletter promoting mental health.
- Shadowed supervising staff while working closely with stakeholders.
- Assisted supervising staff with engaging community stakeholders for various projects.
Office Assistant
The Total Source
Berea, KY
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained computer and manual filing systems to keep office organized.
- Ordered medical gas parts from manufacture and created purchase orders for them.
- Prepared and updated medical gas paperwork for technicians to use in the field.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
- Utilized communication and problem-solving skills to sustain positive relations with customers.
Resident Assistant
Arcadian Cove
Richmond, KY
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with residents.
- Participated in departmental, organizational, and community meetings.
- Sustained a clean and sanitary living environment for residents within the long-term care facility.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
Production Worker
SMX Staff Management
Berea, KY
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate parts prior to assembly.
- Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards.
- Recommended process improvements to enhance operational safety and efficiency.
- Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
Education
Master of Public Health - Concentration- Health Promotion
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Concentration- Health Promotion
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2021
Skills
- ArcGIS Online
- Tableau
- SQL
- R
- REDCap
- Canva
Licensure
- Property and Casualty Insurance
08/11/21 - 03/31/25 - Life and Health Insurance
12/08/21 - 03/31/25
Certification
- Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau: https://coursera.org/verify/XZBBHPU8XKZE
- SQL for Data Science: https://coursera.org/verify/5Q5R45LJL65H
- Introduction to R: Basic R syntax: https://coursera.org/verify/AH9QBDXQWLZ6
Timeline
Epidemiologist I
Kentucky Department for Public Health
12.2023 - Current
Intern- Environmental Public Health Tracking
Kentucky Department for Public Health
01.2023 - 05.2023
Insurance Account Representative
Craig Loftis State Farm
07.2021 - 11.2023
Prevention Specialist Intern
New Vista
01.2021 - 04.2021
Office Assistant
The Total Source
07.2020 - 02.2021
Resident Assistant
Arcadian Cove
09.2019 - 01.2020
Production Worker
SMX Staff Management
11.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Public Health - Concentration- Health Promotion
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Concentration- Health Promotion
Eastern Kentucky University
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