Health Data

Kelly A. Walsh

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Email:********@******.***

Phone: 914-***-****

Skills: Experience with SAS programming, analyzing data sets,

and epidemiologic research

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Education: University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany,

N.Y.

Masters of Public Health, Epidemiology

May 2010

Applicable Coursework:

. Computer Programming for Data Management and Analysis

. Principles & Methods Epidemiology I & II

. Principles of Statistical Inference I & II

. Health Care Organization, Delivery & Finance

. Family and Community Health

. Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology

B.S. Degree of Human Biology, Minor in Public Health and

Anthropology May 2008

Professional Experience:

New York State Department of Health, Albany, N.Y.

Jan. 2010 to May 2010

Bureau of Sexually Transmitted Disease Control,

SPH Intern

. Designed Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2(HSV-2) screening pilot

protocol, behavioral risk factor questionnaire collection tool,

and educational materials

. Evaluated the feasibility of HSV-2 screening in high risk

populations using a commercial rapid test

. Incorporated key findings and a state-level prevalence estimate

into a narrative summarizing challenges, successes, and lessons

learned

New York State Department of Health, Albany, N.Y.

Sept. 2009 to Dec. 2009

Bureau of Community Chronic Disease Prevention,

Asthma Program SPH Intern

. Analyzed and evaluated surveillance data on influenza

immunization practices among New York State School-Based Health

Centers, 2007 to 2009

. Developed graphical representations of pre- and post-campaign

data using SAS and Excel

. Presented a 30-page report containing recommendations for

improving vaccination rates to reduce problems related to

chronic childhood asthma

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York,

N.Y. June 2009 to Aug. 2009

Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy,

Health Research Training Program Intern

. Monitored, analyzed, and interpreted epidemiologic surveillance data

from CHANES

. Advised on reducing dietary risk factors of disease from pesticide

exposure

. Managed and cleaned biomonitoring data sent from NYS Wadsworth

laboratory and CDC

. Trained at the SAS Institute. Received certificate for SAS Programming

1: Essentials

New York State Public Health Association Albany, N.Y.

Nov. 2007 to June 2008

Community and Public Service Program Intern

. Aided in the planning of the annual meeting and conference

. Used Publisher to create and distribute conference materials

. Worked with Web developer to increase NYSPHA Web site usability

. Invited speakers and created a registration and exhibitor database to

confirm attendance

Capital District YMCA Albany, N.Y.

Jan. 2008 to May 2008

R.E.A.D. Program Facilitator

. Developed personal fitness programs to meet children, ages 6 to 18,

goals and target heart rates

. Served as the liaison between the Albany Medical Center Pediatric

Group and the patient

. Educated children on the diet guidelines of the American Heart

Association to help combat childhood obesity and encourage

healthier lifestyles

Other Experience:

Albany Commons Albany, N.Y.

Sept. 2008 to May 2010

Concierge

. Worked with a management team to provide hospitality and leasing

services to clients

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