Assistant Health
Resume:
Shannon Oliver *******.*.******@*****.***
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
QUALIFICATIONS
Fluent reading, writing, and communication abilities in Spanish
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Superior verbal and written communication skills in both professional and academic environments
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Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, SAS analytical software, EpiInfo and GIS software
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Planning coordination and collaboration developed through the community-based participatory research approach
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Extensive practice in a group dynamic as well as working independently and under complex conditions
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Cultural awareness and flexibility gained through working in Honduras, Ecuador and on the Navajo Nation
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EDUCATION
Emory University - Atlanta, GA May 2011
Master of Public Health
Concentration: Global Environmental Health
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO Dec 2006
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Health
Minor: Spanish
Latin American University of Science and Technology - San José, Costa Rica May 2004 - Aug 2004
Study Abroad, credits towards Spanish Minor
WORK EXPERIENCE
CARE USA - Atlanta, GA Sept 2009 - July 2011
Water Team Climate Change Assistant
• Assisted on integration of Climate Change Adaptation for Global Water Initiative
• Developed progress reports from in-field activities for internal and external review
• Prepared informative adaptation materials for review including full reports and summarized pamphlets
• Participated in ‘Innovations in Global Health, Development and Climate Change Adaptation: A Symposium’
• Managed online wiki (http://water.care2share.wikispaces.net/Climate+Change) information presentation
• Consulted on completion of lessons learned documentation for dissemination to partners
Emory University - Atlanta, GA Jan 2011 - May 2011
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Environmental Hazards I
• Oversaw homework help sessions on problem sets
• Managed grading of homework and grade input into electronic system (Blackboard)
• Hosted office hours for specific student issues regarding course material
EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. – Denver, CO July 2007 - July 2009
Environmental Air Technician
• Managed air quality compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements for 20 field locations
• Trained field personnel on compliance requirements and new employees on the regulatory process
• Investigated energy efficiency projects and emissions reduction opportunities
• Prepared project proposals and applied for internal funding
• Attended regulatory language development meetings for state implementation plan
• Participated in database development for air quality compliance
US Public Health Service (Indian Health Services) - Gallup, NM June 2006 - Sept 2006
Jr. Public Health Officer
• Performed vector borne disease investigations (Hanta Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever)
• Vaccinated 800+ domestic cats/dogs for rabies control program on the Navajo Nation
• Provided oversight for water system and building construction surveys
• Documented prevalence of deaths related to injury from hospital records
• Presented to youth groups on seat belt use and the impacts of DUIs on communities
Center for Protected Area Management and Training - Fort Collins, CO Aug 2005 - May 2006
Bilingual Database Assistant
• Developed database (MS Access) for archiving of printed and multimedia materials
• Translated project summaries (Spanish-English) for communications and information dissemination
• Prepared course materials for classroom and field application
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Water Quality Specialist - Borbón, Ecuador May 2010 - Jul 2010
• Investigated the interaction of turbidity, microbial contamination and chlorine demand in rural village water sources
• Developed sampling plan, field and lab methods, household surveys, and data collection materials
• Managed daily field activities to ensure household visits, source sampling, and lab activities were completed
• Compiled survey and lab results into database for statistical analysis
• Analyzed data, presented project summary and reported findings for graduate thesis on chlorine efficacy
Air Quality Assistant - Tegucigalpa, Honduras June 2005 - Aug 2005
• Investigated respiratory health among women with/without improved stoves in two communities
• Prepared equipment and materials for sampling and analysis
• Developed and administer health related questionnaire
• Incorporated biomonitoring of blood samples
Water Quality Assistant - Tegucigalpa, Honduras July 2004 - Aug 2004
• Investigated levels of manganese precipitate throughout municipal water system
• Collected samples and analyzed for heavy metals
• Compiled analysis characteristics and environmental data for sample database
• Prepared samples for logging and shipment
• Maintained lab equipment in a field setting
ORGANIZATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS and VOLUNTEER
Member, Colorado Environmental Health Association Jan 2011 – Present
Recipient, Emory Global Field Experience Fund Grant ($2500) May 2010
Member, American Public Health Association Sept 2009 - Present
• Attended APHA Annual Conferences 2009 and 2010
Tutor/Project Assistant, FUGEES Aug 2009 - May 2011
• Tutored refugee boys aged 8-18 years on math, English skills and life sciences
• Assisted organization in expanding educational services to the refugee community
Member, Rollins Environmental Health Action Committee Aug 2009 - May 2011
• Participated in community engaging activities to increase awareness of Environmental Health issues
• Assisted in fund raising activities such as the Green and Pink Party, 2010 to fund obstetric fistula repair
Volunteer, Center for Resource Conservation July 2008 - July 2009
• Boulder Green Homes Tour volunteer - Welcome tour participants to ‘NZE’ home
• Rhythms in the Park volunteer - Provide educational materials concerning residential home energy audits
Translator, Operation Frontline Colorado Sept 2007 - Oct 2007
• Assisted in 5 week nutrition education course for ~20 bilingual participants
Member, Environmental Health Student Association Sept 2003 - May 2006
• Organized ‘Springfest’ Fundraiser 2004/2005 to raise over $2,000 for student organization
• Participated in Tsunami Benefit Yard Sale 2005 to raise $1,200 for Tsunami victims
• Acting Vice President for 2005/2006 academic year
Mentor, La Familia Feb 2006 - May 2006
• Coached 25 bilingual elementary students with homework and afterschool activities
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