Shannon Oliver abg0x9@r.postjobfree.com

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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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