LONDON D. ADAMS
Memphis,TN
Summary
Environmental and public health specialist specializing in inspections compliance, enforcement, and technical documentation. Performs field and laboratory sample collection and analysis, generating fact-based reports and guidance for stakeholders. Ensures safe operations through precise documentation and timely, responsive service delivery across regulated program areas.
Overview
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1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Specialist Water Quality
Shelby County Health Department
Memphis, TN
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Guided industry and public on water pollution control and nonpoint-source compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations.
- Conducted field investigations and inspections of wells and related systems, enforcing local water-pollution requirements and documenting findings to ensure compliance.
- Prepared and shared comprehensive water-quality reports with property owners and well drillers, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Document equipment, software, and support activities for department tracking.
- Managed client expectations through clear communication of technical limitations and project timelines.
Admissions Representative Finance
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Entered demographic, financial, and clinical information to build patient financial records, ensuring accuracy in determining patient responsibility according to billing guidelines.
- Answered insurance eligibility and provider contract questions; retrieved authorization and benefit details.
- Managed daily work queues of over 300 patients, providing timely updates to clinical staff and operational leaders to facilitate patient care.
- Protected confidential information and followed HIPAA standards during registration tasks.
- Collaborated with nursing and clinical staff to coordinate patient placement and transfer needs, enhancing overall patient flow.
Food and Dairy Inspector 3
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Nashville, TN
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Inspected agricultural facilities for Tennessee Department of Agriculture compliance with state regulations.
- Collected agricultural samples for testing and review by Tennessee Department of Agriculture to support regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed food-safety concerns, identified quality-standard deviations, and applied corrective actions to support state and federal compliance.
- Assisted in reviewing food-safety programs and policies, contributing to quality control and regulatory adherence.
- Collected food samples for laboratory testing and recorded inspection findings to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Public Health Outreach Specialist
Shelby County Health Department
Memphis, TN
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Coordinated outreach planning and evaluation efforts for food safety, lead, and environmental health initiatives, enhancing community awareness.
- Developed community partnerships and facilitated workshops and presentations to educate residents on health topics.
- Created brochures, flyers, and social media content to raise program visibility and community awareness.
- Presented prevention, screening, and wellness resources to community groups.
- Connected residents to Shelby County Health Department services, ensuring access to vital health resources and referrals.
- Distributed health education materials and promoted county health programs across neighborhoods.
Patient Access Representative II
Conifer Health Solutions
Memphis, TN
07.2012 - 03.2024
- Handled patient registration for Conifer Health Solutions hospital access workflows.
- Collaborated with nursing, billing, and front desk teams to resolve registration issues, facilitating smoother patient access.
- Supported patient access tasks and built strong relationships with internal and external clients, enhancing accuracy and communication.
- Followed HIPAA privacy and security rules when processing patient information.
- Scanned patient records into electronic medical record system, ensuring accurate data entry and streamlined access to information.
Industrial Hygienist 3
Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Memphis, TN
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Inspect work activities, equipment, structures, and materials to identify occupational hazards and potential health violations.
- Collected 510 samples using industrial hygiene equipment, including velometer, CO2 monitor, and noise monitor, to evaluate workplace safety conditions.
- Assisted senior staff with investigations of industrial and construction accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes; reviewed facts and documentation to identify potential health and safety violations.
Technical Specialist Asbestos
Shelby County Health Department
Memphis, TN
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Directed asbestos demolition, renovation, and removal inspection activities under asbestos NESHAP program requirements.
- Supported compliance enforcement for federal, state, and local air pollution regulations while delivering technical guidance to stakeholders.
- Coordinated outreach and education for industry and community partners on compliance with asbestos regulations.
- Trained staff on electronic records management and streamlined data entry and reporting workflows.
- Monitored operating system and application log files to ensure optimal system performance.
Environmentalist
Shelby County Health Department
Memphis, TN
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Conducted inspections at food establishments, pools, daycare centers, and hotels/motels to ensure compliance with health regulations and address community concerns.
- Informed operators of food-code violations and compliance schedules; investigated sanitation issues and foodborne-illness complaints to enhance public safety.
- Facilitated training and community education on public health regulations, improving awareness and access to public facilities.
Laboratory Technician
Fleischmanns Yeast
Memphis, TN
10.2006 - 01.2010
- Directed microbiological and chemical analysis activities, including wet-chemistry work, fermentation procedures, and sample preparation, to verify product quality against specifications.
- Oversaw yeast testing to ensure quality control and product integrity for moisture, pH, and contamination control.
- Calibrated laboratory instruments and maintained testing equipment for reliable performance.
- Prepared culture media and lab reagents to support routine analytical work.
- Gathered samples systematically for accurate analysis and quality assurance. from multiple sources in line with established guidelines for analysis.
- Recorded procedures and results clearly to maintain organized documentation for traceability and review.
Education
MBA - Health Service Administration
Strayer University
Memphis, TN12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lane College
Jackson, TN06-2004
Skills
- Occupational Safety and Health Industrial Hygiene Sampling Environmental Compliance Field Inspections & Investigations Asbestos NESHAP Inspections Water Quality & Wells Food Safety & Sanitation Sample Collection & Laboratory Testing Technical Reports & Records Regulatory Education & Training Healthcare Data Entry Microsoft Office
- Water quality analysis
- Environmental compliance
- Microsoft Office; data analysis; technical writing; training and presentations; industrial-hygiene monitoring equipment; laboratory documentation
- Field inspections
Personal Information
Title: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY | HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST | REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Certification
NESHAP Asbestos Inspector Initial Regulator | FDA Certification in Food and Health | Certified Pool Operator, Shelby County Health Department | Accelerated Leadership Institute
Timeline
Technical Specialist Water Quality
Shelby County Health Department
01.2025 - 06.2026
Admissions Representative Finance
Baptist Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2025
Food and Dairy Inspector 3
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
08.2024 - 03.2025
Public Health Outreach Specialist
Shelby County Health Department
05.2023 - 10.2024
Industrial Hygienist 3
Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration
01.2022 - 01.2023
Technical Specialist Asbestos
Shelby County Health Department
09.2021 - 11.2022
Environmentalist
Shelby County Health Department
01.2014 - 01.2021
Patient Access Representative II
Conifer Health Solutions
07.2012 - 03.2024
Laboratory Technician
Fleischmanns Yeast
10.2006 - 01.2010
MBA - Health Service Administration
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lane College