Open To Work
Natalie Thunderbolt
Lansing
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated public health professional delivering expertise in disease surveillance, statistical analysis, and epidemiological investigation. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a strong ability to collaborate with health organizations to implement effective disease prevention initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Epidemiologist
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Topeka
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Partnered with physicians, laboratories, and community organizations to execute disease prevention initiatives.
- Oversaw surveillance systems and evaluated statistical data to detect patterns, correlations, and trends pertinent to public health matters.
- Generated comprehensive monthly reports for 38 local health jurisdictions.
- Acquired biological samples from vector species for CDC and engaged in TB, measles, and outbreak response efforts throughout the state.
Epidemiologist
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
San Antonio
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted epidemiological investigations to identify disease patterns in the community.
- Upheld requirements for data collection, reporting and quality control for duration of investigations.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
University of New England
Biddeford, ME01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas A&M University of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX01.2015
Skills
- Disease surveillance
- Statistical analysis
- Attention to detail
- Case coordination
- Technical assistant
- Epidemiological investigation
- Data collection
- Analytical thinking
- Health Data Management
- Microsoft 365
- CDC SAMS/CSTOR
- WebIZ/Immtrac
- KONZA/Tiger
- EpiTrax/NBS
- Salesforce
- SAS/STATA
Websites
Certification
- Disaster Epidemiology Training, Wichita State University, 05/2023
- Public Health Emergency Risk Communications Training, Rollins School of Public Health, 07/2023
- DREAM Mgt 908, Center for Domestic Preparedness, 09/2023
- Emergency Management Institute, FEMA, 2023 - 2024 - IS - 100.b/c, 200.c, 700.a/b, 800.d
- Texas Division of Emergency Management, 2022 - G - 300, 400,
Volunteer Work
- HIV/STD Risk Reductions Ambassador - Miami Florida, 2019
- STI/STD Response - KDHE, 2024
Accomplishments
- Award - Governor Laura Kelly for TB outbreak response effort.
Timeline
Field Epidemiologist
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
01.2022 - 02.2025
Epidemiologist
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
11.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Public Health - Public Health
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas A&M University of San Antonio
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