SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY: Military Spouse Preference (E.O.13473)

CITIZENSHIP: USA ACTIVE SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts, Public Health, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai’i, May 2021

Bachelor of Arts, Chinese (Mandarin), University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai’i, May 2021

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Current Job: Drug Testing Program Assistant, Drug Demand Reduction Program (DRRP), Department of the Air Force, 18th Wing, Kadena Airbase (This is a federal job)

8/2022 – Present Salary: GS-05, Step 6

Hours per week: 40 Series: 0303

Duties, Accomplishments, Related Skills:

Serves as the subject matter expert Drug Testing Program Assistant with operational and administrative oversight of the Kadena Airbase Military and Civilian Drug Testing programs. Collects, processes, inventories and stores unique and oftentimes irreplaceable urine specimens. Inventories shipping container to determine if specimens within are accompanied by appropriate forms. Maintains chain of custody of specimens utilizing DD Form 2624 and shipping documents. Recognizes, identifies and annotates discrepancy codes as they apply to box, form, or urine specimen bottle. Reviews specimen data and test information in iFTDTL. Ensures Civilian urine samples are within temperature limits. Track sample retention documentation and destruction dates based on predetermined schedules. Operates various pieces of equipment to create, store, copy, and retrieve a variety of documents. Serves as point of contact for all specimens received by the Drug Demand Reduction Laboratory. Liaisons with the Human Resources Office, legal office, and the Medical Review Officer to ensure submission of evidence in accordance with regulations. Provides guidance to submitting agencies on procedures for requesting special testing of specimens. Corresponds with expert witnesses for a rapid and accurate processing of trial counsel requests. Uses manual and automated entry methods to record specimen data and test information. Maintains tracking database. Assigns individual and discrete laboratory accessioning numbers to each specimen received in accordance with SOP. Conducts drug use/abuse prevention education. Teaches drug testing collector training. Directly assists commander and Unit Coordinators in the management of all administrative support programs for drug testing and prevention education, channels of communication, routing of correspondence, filing systems, chain of custody, and storage of files and records ensuring program compliance with regulations, policies and laws. Trains and supervises trusted agents and observers at DDRP. Notes and follows-up on commitments made at meetings and conferences. Prepares written memoranda (correspondence) and recurring reports, and other laboratory documentation that is generally free of format, spelling, and grammatical errors. Uses office automation to produce documents that require complex formats, graphics, tables within text, editing and reformatting electronic drafts, and updating existing databases and spreadsheets. Monitors and coordinates personnel action requests and document flow. Performs other technical and administrative support functions as necessary.

Key Accomplishments:

Met all administrative drug testing deadlines; efficiently operates the drug testing program (DTP Lite) reporting system.

Managed a $35K budget and requisitions office supplies, printing support, and related materials and services as the Drug Testing Program GPC Card Holder.

Maintained 100% timeliness and accuracy rate of drug testing records, reports and chain of custody documents; performed quality control checks.

Possesses knowledge of DoD Directives, Air Force Instructions, MAJCOM, and local policies governing drug testing procedures.

Provided general guidance consisting of policy and objectives, and advised commanders, first sergeants, civilian supervisors, trusted agents, observers, Medical Review Officers, and legal office personnel on drug testing, iFTDTL test results and MyeScreen test results.

Explains reporting requirements to all command teams; ensures they are briefed on their drug testing responsibilities within 60 days of assumption of duty.

Establishes a two-hour suspense for personnel to report to the drug testing location on the same date and within two hours of notification.

Maintains a current contact listing of all unit Commanders, First Sergeants, trusted agents, and legal office personnel.

Ensures the utilization of DTP Lite for random testing and other-directed tests.

Tracks all (100%) employees unavailable for testing for various reasons.

Serves as acting DDRPM while incumbent is absent from the office; performs manager and primary duties with little or no supervision.

Coordinated with HR for pre-employment drug testing and record of results.

Achieved 100% testing in FY22 and FY23, #1 in the PACAF theater; on-track to repeat in FY2024.

Processes and packages over 4K specimens, exceeded 10% per month quota; ensured 100% chain of custody drug testing specimen collection, packaging, inspection, testing, and shipping instructions are followed.

Conducted specimen collection (unit/gate sweeps) as directed by 18th Wing Commander; processed 95 samples in one day during “Operation Nighthawk.”

Effectively collaborated four outreach events with ADAPT and the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), leading a combined total of 30 volunteers to educate over 3K Active-Duty, Civilians, and Family Members on drug use/abuse prevention.

Educated over 500 middle school students (target group) on drug abuse prevention during the FY23 and FY24 National Red Ribbon Week Campaign.

Supervisor: Mrs. Nicole Moss, Integrated Prevention Chief, GS-13, DSN 315-***-****

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Animal Caretaker, Karing Kennels, 18th Wing, Kadena Airbase (This is a federal job)

4/2022 – 7/2022

Salary: NF-04, $17.25 per hour

Hours per week: 40

Series: 5048 Animal Caretaking

Security Clearance: Other

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Lifts and carries feed materials weighing up to 75 pounds. Walks or stands for extended periods. Cares for Cats and Dogs in a Veterinary Medical Unit with daily exposure to infections and/or hazardous materials. Work involves unpleasant conditions such as noise, heat, odors and sick animals. Keeps logs about room temperatures, humidity, animal census, and supply inventory status.

Supervisor: Ms. Anayeli Anthis-Roberts, DSN 315-***-****

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Drug Testing Program Coordinator Assistant, Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), Department of the Army, USAG Okinawa, Torii Station (This is a volunteer position)

8/2021 – Present Salary: None (Volunteer)

Hours per week: 8-10 Series: 0101 Social Science

Duties, Accomplishments, Related Skills:

Serves as a volunteer assistant to the installation Drug Testing Coordinator (DTC). Helps conduct drug use/abuse prevention education. Assists with teaching Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) training. Performs administrative duties such as filing, records maintenance, data entry, and updates. Assists the DTC with organizational and administrative practices and procedures common to DOD military organizations, pertaining to drug testing and prevention education, channels of communication, routing of correspondence, filing systems, chain of custody, and storage of files and records.

Helped ASAP meet all administrative drug testing deadlines; efficiently operated the drug testing program (DTP Lite) reporting system.

Possesses knowledge of DoD Directives, Army Regulations, MAJCOM, and local policies governing drug testing procedures.

Assisted the DTC with maintaining a current contact listing of all unit Commanders, First Sergeants, trusted agents, and legal office personnel.

Helped ensure the utilization of DTP Lite for random testing and other-directed tests.

Assisted with tracking 100% individual(s) unavailable for testing for various reasons.

Assisted ASAP to achieve and exceed 100% FY22 and FY23 testing rate.

Trained personnel on proper use of DTP Lite.

Assisted with projecting and ordering drug testing equipment and supplies, forecasted and helped execute a budget; helped maintain administrative documentation.

Supervisor: Dr. Timothy L. Knox, Alcohol and Drug Control Officer, DSN 315-***-****

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Volunteer, Hawai’i MRC, State of Hawai’i

Department of Health, 1250 Punchbowl Street, ATTN: MRC, Honolulu, Hawai’i

3/2020 - 7/2021

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Served as a volunteer for the Hawaii MRC comprised of medical and public health professionals who respond to natural disasters and emergencies. Performed as a COVID-19 contact tracer and translator. Tracked, monitored, and delivered essentials such as food, water, personal hygiene, toilet paper, and other items as needed to those with COVID-19 to slow the spread of the disease, and prevent further damage to the community. Assisted with translating documents from English to Chinese (Mandarin) and filled out forms and helped elderly patients and patients needing special assistance.

Supervisor: Ms. Marjorie Tayao, 808-***-****

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

COLLEGE INTERNSHIP WORK EXPERIENCE

Epidemiology and Drug Reduction Assistant, National Yang-Ming University, Institute of Public Health, No.155, Sec.2, Linong Street, Medical Building II (Bldg Y3), Room 210 Taipei

10/2020 - 5/2021

Salary: None (College Internship)

Hours per week: 40

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Worked directly for the Director, Institute of Public Health; assisted with the management of epidemiology studies and literature reviews that characterized incidence, prevalence, risk factors, and associated comorbidity and treatment patterns for disease conditions. Assisted with the conduct of quantitative analyses of public use and private data sources, and epidemiology study design, methods, and data analysis. Conducted data collection and research on the drug demand reduction situation in Hawaii, and the Pacific region; contributed to the preparation of research documents, presentations, summaries, reports, talking points and speeches. Assisted in the preparation of technical assistance workshops, meetings, high-level events and conferences; attended and took notes for the Director at meetings.

Supervisor: Director (Dr.) Chen Chuan-Yu, 886-*-****-**** (Taipei)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

COLLEGE INTERNSHIP WORK EXPERIENCE

Hepatitis Coordinator, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center (H3RC), 677 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Hawai’i

1/2020 - 3/2020

Salary: None (College Internship)

Hours per week: 20

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Conducted provider and patient interviews for drug case investigations; supported analysis and management of H3RC hepatitis surveillance data; conducted outreach and on-site medical chart reviews for hepatitis and HIV patients; conducted urine sample collection for rehabilitation (follow up) testing; prepared summary lists and reports; researched and reviewed systems of delivery of care for viral hepatitis; performed data entry, typing, and other clerical and administrative work in support of the office, and other duties as assigned.

Supervisor: Mr. Alan Cota, 808-***-****

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

JOB-RELATED COURSES AND TRAINING

Air Force Drug Testing Program Administrative Manager Course

Department of Transportation Split Sample Urine Collector Training

Federal Drug-Free Workplace Training

Government Purchase Card Holder Training

Safeguarding Personal Identifiable Information (PII) Training

Army Unit Prevention Leader (Unit Coordinator) Course

Ask-Care-Escort (ACE)-Suicide Intervention Tier 2 Instructor Course

HIPAA Certification Course

RECENT AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

18th Wing, Kadena Airbase, Okinawa, Japan, Employee of the Quarter (CAT I) 1QFY23

USAG Okinawa Commander’s Coin of Excellence for Volunteer Work, 1QFY24

US Armed Forces Japan Dragon Boat Race CY23 Commander’s Cup, 1st Place,Tm Mbr

49th Naha Harii 2023 Festival Dragon Boat Race, Okinawa, Japan, 1st Place, Tm Mbr

OTHER

Member of the American Public Health Association; readily shares public health information with customers and the military community during prevention outreach.

Performs at Air Force community events as a Hawaiian Hula dancer, Chamorro (Guam) dancer, and Tahitian dancer.

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