Experiences at Georgia Department of Human Resources

Supervised a unit of Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid Unit of seven to nine people.

* Researched and analyzed toxicological data to determine possible exposure pathways and health effects
* Authored Public Health Assessment: Cedartown Industries, Inc.
* Advised Environmental Protection Agency on health implications of the Cedartown Industries site
* Published lead analysis which is now used as "standard language" in nation-wide health assessment documents
* Gathered raccoon samples (hair, tooth & blood) for USDA rabies prevention program
* Conducted site visits of EPA Superfund sites and provided technical assistance on other sites of concern
* Provided education on chemical hazards and related health concerns to employees and community members
* Licensed Inspector level II - soils and on-site wastewater management (GA-I-1216-II)
* Explained license requirements, continuing education and fees to contractors and proctored licensure testing
* Gained regulatory experience with multiple environmental health programs
* Conducted aerial & ground baiting for rabies prevention program contributing to a 60% reduction in rabies cases
* Created over 50 maps, employing GIS, for various departments highlighting environmental/health issues
* Redesigned Northwest Georgia Public Health website of more than 160 pages
* Designed advertisements, including billboard, magazine and newspaper for the Department of Human Resources
* Developed over 15 educational tools for environmental/health concerns
* Produced and designed brochure on pandemic flu; over 15,000 distributed to a 10-county area
* Designed logos for Walk Across NWGA, Bike! Walk! NWGA and the Gordon County Health Department...