Kendra Helm
Louisville,KY
Summary
Passionate Public Health professional who is experienced in the world of Health Promotion, Data Analytics as well as Epidemiology. Committed to encouraging and promoting social and emotional growth by providing outreach through educational methodology. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Scientist
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Frankfort, KY
09.2023 - Current
- Visualizes data using Tableau Software to communicate with stakeholders, as well as Kentucky residents. Dashboarding projects include the Kentucky Immunization School Survey, the Kentucky Immunizations Registry Report, and the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System. Each dashboard is currently available publicly.
- Utilizes syndromic surveillance (a tool to monitor early detection of outbreaks) to monitor various conditions such as asthma, water injuries, heat-related illnesses, and harmful algal blooms. Occasionally, updates ICD-10 codes to update/create definitions for dashboards used for monitoring.
- Oversees the Data Call project during the spring and fall seasons. This process includes retrieving data from data stewards, submitting data intentions, creating metadata, analyzing data, and submitting data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Presents findings from Tableau visualizations at national, state, and local conferences. Conferences include the Georgia Environmental Health Association and the Kentucky Public Health Association.
- Travels to various regions within Kentucky to educate local health departments on the importance of utilizing data tools to promote health equity.
- Analyzes large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations for various projects.
Informatics Epidemiologist II
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Frankfort, KY
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Utilized data visualization tools such as Tableau to make clear and concise visual representations of data.
- Served on workgroups (Informatics/Tableau, Data Modernization, and Syndromic Surveillance) that worked to improve that data modernization initiative implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
- Collaborated with internal and/or external stakeholders to assess, select, and recommend more complex solutions and/or alternative approaches that will achieve business goals.
- Travels to various regions within Kentucky to educate local health departments on the importance of utilizing data tools to promote health equity.
- Generated environmental health reports on topics such as COVID-19, influenza-like illnesses, respiratory, and environmental illnesses utilizing R-studio.
- Performed data cleaning, organization, and management, utilizing Excel.
- Participated in conferences and seminars focused on public health topics.
Informatics Epidemiologist
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Frankfort, Kentucky
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered four data modernization reports to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, detailing successes and challenges in each project, while recommending corrective actions.
- Utilized editing and graphic design tools to create content and visuals for social channels. Content consisted of messaging in regard to topics such as Radon, Carbon Monoxide, Cancer, Asthma, Flood management, etc.
- Participated in a multitude of program workgroups (program and marketing outreach, syndromic surveillance and Tableau creation) that improved coordination among the various segments of the organization.
- Managed environmental health mini-grants projects for 10 local health departments across the state of Kentucky.
- Collaborated with various departments and within the Division of Public Health to create work products that promoted the data modernization initiative.
Disease Investigator/COVID-19 Contact Tracer
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Frankfort, KY
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted interviews with laboratory confirmed, probable, and suspected diagnoses of COVID-19.
- Provided patients with instructions for isolation and makes appropriate referrals to testing, clinical services, and other essential support services, as indicated.
- Integrated interview information into a software, National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) to ensure all cases, positive and probable are accounted for.
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
- Utilized appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from various cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, lifestyles and physical abilities.
Program Marketing and Outreach Intern
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Frankfort, KY
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
- Generated flyers, social media content, and infographics on environmental health communication products regarding pertinent health topics in Kentucky.
- Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss internal operational issues, current events impacting community, and advocacy.
- Conducted research through the Kentucky Environmental Health Database to investigate and examine pertinent health trends impacting residents in Eastern Kentucky.
- Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders to address community initiatives.
Health Promotion Graduate Assistant
Eastern Kentucky University - Campus Recreation
Richmond, KY
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Successfully created and organized 2 large-scale Health Promotion events each semester. Each event garnered 100+ participants which increased program participation.
- Collaborated with campus and community stakeholders and partners to drive improvements to help increase Health Promotion initiatives.
- Reduced program expenses by implementing cost reduction strategies and program initiatives.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data from Health Promotion events and educational sessions to enhance program materials and education.
- Managed and supervised 20+ undergraduate students throughout the duration of a two year span. Increased employee retention by 2%.
- Educated college students on public health topics such as emotional, physical, and financial well-being. Successfully completed 2 presentations per week.
Health Promotion Intern
Eastern Kentucky University - Campus Recreation
Richmond, KY
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Tracked and monitored student participation rate within the Health Promotion department by utilizing CSI, a software for generating and examining project statistics.
- Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
- Promoted public health initiatives through media collaborations, social media and press releases.
- Coordinated all facets of the program, including curriculum development, presentations, trainings, volunteer management and staff recruiting.
- Created marketing materials and publicized events through social media.
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Promotion
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky05.2018
Skills
- Statistical Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Public Speaking
- Staff Management
- Marketing Strategies
- Program Budgeting
- Grant Writing
- Report writing
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Informatics Epidemiologist I to Informatics Epidemiologist II, in less than 6-months.
- Earned a "Fundamentals of Visualization with Tableau" certificate from UC Davis.
- Created social media graphics that were shared by the Kentucky Department for Public Health on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
Certification
- CPR Instructor - 2018
- KPHAST - 2018
- FEMA - 2018
- Fundamentals of Visualizations with Tableau - 2023
Timeline
Data Scientist
Kentucky Department for Public Health
09.2023 - Current
Informatics Epidemiologist II
Kentucky Department for Public Health
04.2022 - 09.2023
Informatics Epidemiologist
Kentucky Department for Public Health
12.2021 - 04.2022
Disease Investigator/COVID-19 Contact Tracer
Kentucky Department for Public Health
05.2020 - 12.2021
Program Marketing and Outreach Intern
Kentucky Department for Public Health
02.2020 - 05.2020
Health Promotion Graduate Assistant
Eastern Kentucky University - Campus Recreation
08.2018 - 05.2020
Health Promotion Intern
Eastern Kentucky University - Campus Recreation
01.2018 - 05.2018
Master of Public Health - Health Promotion
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Eastern Kentucky University
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