Seeking an opportunity that will utilize my expertise in communication, computer and organizational sills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Eligibility Associate
State of Alaska/Staffing Solutions Organization LLC
11.2024 - Current
Provide clients with information and guidance on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility requirements and benefits
Address client inquiries and concerns related to Medicaid and SNAP applications and renewals
Monitor and manage the Medicaid and SNAP renewal process for existing clients
Notify clients of upcoming renewal deadlines and assist with the submission of required documentation
Ensure that renewals are processed in a timely manner to avoid lapses in coverage
Maintain accurate and detailed records of verification processes and outcomes
Identify and resolve issues that may affect clients' Medicaid and SNAP eligibility or coverage
Both Inbound and Outbound call center supported by CRM software
Telephonic applications for initial applications and renewals
Remote-work independently
Public Health Emergency Associate
State of Maine/Staffing Solutions Organization LLC
03.2023 - 10.2024
Prepare MaineCare cases for Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, and SSI processing; to include data entry in the OFI eligibility systems; applying relevant program policies to specific case circumstances, and identifying and requesting verifications as necessary
Fielding phone calls from the public to answer basic questions, provide information about case status, or triage to eligibility specialists
High call volume telephony, data entry and IT skills utilized
Inbound call center supported by CRM software
Remote-work independently
COVID-19 Case Investigator
Pennsylvania Department of Health/Staffing Solutions Organization, LLC
08.2021 - 01.2023
Calls newly diagnosed cases and collects data on symptoms, exposures, and persons with whom they have been in contact while infectious
Communicates with contacts in a professional and empathic manner, assuring them of the confidentiality of the information collected and explaining how the contact information will be utilized
Collects and records information into a statewide database and assures accuracy of data
NEDSS and AWS platforms
Provides cases with approved information about state isolation procedures and monitors compliance with isolation
Outbound call center supported by CRM software
Remote-worked independently
Covid-19 Case Investigator/Contact Tracer
Pennsylvania Department of Health/Insight Global
08.2020 - 06.2021
Called newly diagnosed cases and collects data on symptoms, exposures, and persons with whom they have been in contact while infectious
Provided cases with approved information about state isolation procedures and monitors compliance with isolation
Called contacts of newly diagnosed cases
Communicated with contacts in a professional and empathetic manner maintaining emotional and cultural awareness
Collected and record information on symptoms and needs into the CRM with accuracy
Outbound call center supported by CRM software
Remote-worked independently
Fingerprint Site Operator
U.S. Census Bureau/Indrasoft
01.2020 - 09.2020
Operated fingerprint reader/document imaging equipment to create electronic files, using provided software
Prepared fingerprinting documents for scanning, scan documents and verify quality of digital images
Troubleshoot and adjusted equipment when necessary
Accurately retrieved the correct information for documentation of the Selectees appointment for reporting purposes
Off site-worked independently
Quality Assurance Officer
Laboratories Inc
07.2014 - 04.2018
Coordinated efforts leading to the acquisition and maintenance of appropriate accreditations, licenses and certificates relevant to the industries that are served by the laboratory as governed by New York Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Ensured the laboratory was fully compliant with all relevant regulatory standards requirements of the ISO/EIC 17025 and TNI 2009 quality systems
Conducted internal audits to ensure laboratory practices are in alignment with established SOPs and analytical methods
Ensured staff training files were current, including Initial Demonstration of Capabilities and On Going Demonstration of Capabilities, PT Studies, MDL, LDR and Attestation Forms
Identified problematic areas deviated from quality standards and recommended corrective actions
Senior Chemist
City of Richmond
03.2013 - 07.2014
Performed analysis of the drinking water samples to comply with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act, facilitate plant operations including samples for microbiological compliance, lagoon maintenance, Lead and Copper Rule
Maintained strict adherence to good laboratory practices as set out by the State quality assurance program Management of records, logs, procedures, internal audits and Standard Operating Procedures
Environmental Sustainability Management Systems Core Team Member
Analytical Chemist
Analytics Corporation
06.2008 - 02.2011
Duties included analysis of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Industrial Hygiene air samples utilizing High Pressure Liquid Chromatography technology
Responsible for the analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons by Flame/ Photo Ionization Gas Chromatography
Nutrients analysis by Ion Chromatography
Analytical Chemist
Schneider Laboratories Global Inc
07.2004 - 01.2008
Responsible for the preparation and analysis under EPA protocol of environmental Volatiles and SemiVolatiles utilizing GC/MS technologies
In addition, utilize GC/ FID for Diesel, Range Organics, GC/ FID/PID for Hydrocarbons, GC/ECD for Herbicides, Pesticides, and PCBs, GC/NPD for Organophosphorus pesticides and Formaldehydes
Further responsibilities include the analysis of Industrial Hygiene samples under OSHA and NIOSH protocols, which includes the analysis of various compounds on 3M Badges, Charcoal Tubes, and other media, under AIHA
Quality Assurance and Safety Officer
Education
Bachelor's - Natural Science/Mathematics
Thomas Edison University
Trenton, NJ
12.1998
Skills
Motivational Interviewing and Active Listening Skills
Data Management and Analysis sills
Outstanding computer and technical skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Certification
Communicable Disease Control Certificate, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Present
Microbial Ecology of Foods Certificate, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Present
Foodborne Disease Control Certificate, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Present
Vector-Borne Disease Control Certificate, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Present
Waterborne Disease Control Certificate, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Present
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, 01/01/24, 12/31/24
Making Contact: COVID-19 Contact Tracing Certificate, ASTHO, 05/01/20, Present
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Certificate, John Hopkins University, 05/01/20, Present
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, 6Sigma Services, 06/01/16, Present
Environmental and Sustainability Management Systems: ISO 14001 Certification, Virginia Tech, 07/01/04
Computer Networking Certificate, 04/01/22
Technical Support Fundamentals Certificate, 06/01/21
Timeline
Eligibility Associate
State of Alaska/Staffing Solutions Organization LLC
11.2024 - Current
Public Health Emergency Associate
State of Maine/Staffing Solutions Organization LLC
03.2023 - 10.2024
COVID-19 Case Investigator
Pennsylvania Department of Health/Staffing Solutions Organization, LLC