Public health professional

LUCINDA ACKAH-TOFFEY, CPHT

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EDUCATION

Master of Public Health, Epidemiology Anticipated July 2020 Georgia State University School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia Bachelor of Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences May 2017 The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Technical Skills: Public health education, risk assessments, literature reviews, Statistical Data Analysis (SAS - linear mixed models, generalized linear mixed models, categorical methods), Document & Data Management, Microsoft Office Suite, Dissolution Testing (detecting physical changes in active pharmaceutical ingredients), Microbiological techniques (Sterilization, aseptic techniques, inoculation, and incubation), and Laboratory experience with GMPs and FDA guidelines

Other Skills: Time Management, Communication (technical /nontechnical audiences), Cultural Competency, Interpersonal skills, Leadership, Critical thinking, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Organization Skills, Flexible, Adaptable, and Follow-through Skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Analytic Assistant, Underwriter’s Laboratories, Marietta GA Jan ‘20 – May ‘20

§ Synthesized prior research on gaps of Knowledge, related to Volatile Organic Compounds, Semi volatile organic compounds and Ultra fine Particle exposures

§ Performed operation research tasks such as providing summaries on Federal, State, and local regulations concerning on e-cigarettes and e-liquids

§ Identified sources of data by compiling and performing statistical analysis on all data collected using SAS and Exposure Modeling

§ Examined the implications of respiratory health and e-cigarette use and comparing individual Volatile Organic Compounds to risk tables

§ Managed multiple tasks with differing priorities to meet timelines

§ Developed reports to summarize and interpret results, to make recommendations to supervisors and stakeholders

Intern, Stop Underage Drinking Uganda (SUDU), Kampala Uganda Feb ‘20 – April ‘20

§ Proposed and developed prevention strategies for implementation by synthesizing prior research and conducting evaluations to assist with marketing material and website development

§ Developed activity plans and presentations for events to support the alcohol awareness month in Uganda

§ Presented and communicated research findings to supervisors and stakeholders Graduate Research Assistant II, Georgia State University, Atlanta GA Jan ‘19 – May ‘20

§ Assisted and participated in the development and design of an environmental public health environmental

§ Performed operational research tasks such as maintaining and preserving various human cells and other biological and chemical science practices, processes and techniques

§ Managed multiple tasks with differing priorities to meet timelines

§ Collected data through complex techniques and procedures, for project specific methodology

§ Interpreted, synthesized and analyzed data recovered to Federal, state, and local regulations concerning health, safety, and the environment

§ Modified research techniques, procedures, tests, equipment and software of instrumentation for laboratory experiments and field test methodologies and protocols for collecting, retrieving, analyzing results

§ Scheduled, organized and reported on results of assignments, and presented findings to supervisors and stakeholders

Graduate Research Assistant I, Georgia State University, Atlanta GA May ‘19 – April ‘20

§ Assisted in The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

§ Designed courses of actions that addressed air pollution to enhance student learning and student success

§ Created lecture material enhancing the quality of higher education in the region and focused attention on student learning by synthesizing prior research on air pollution - Developed reports to supervisors and stakeholders

Quality Control Chemist I, Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Columbus OH March ‘18 – Dec ‘18

§ Responsible for performing routine testing on raw materials in compliance with cGMPs

§ Performed operational research tasks to execute wet chemical and analytical methods to assess the purity, potency and stability of drug substances by methods such as UV/VIS, FTIR and HPLC

§ Assisted in the identification of synthetic impurities and potential degradation products utilizing various chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques

§ Calibrated, maintained and operated instrumentation for laboratory experiments

§ Created and maintained accurate lab record documentation

§ Developed reports to summarize results of assignments, and presents findings to supervisors Compounding Technician I, Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Columbus OH June ‘17 – March ‘18

§ Formulated effective/ sterile pharmaceuticals in accordance with company SOP, policies and cGMPs

§ Responsible for accurate manufacturing and product quality as states in the process description

§ Recorded accurate data into logbooks and batch records while maintaining data integrity Pharmacy Technician, Medications Management Program, Columbus OH Oct ‘16 - June ‘17

§ Performed comprehensive medication reviews to look for unnecessary and duplicate therapy with patients

§ Utilized evidence-based treatment guidelines to ensure patients were receiving the correct medications for their disease state

§ Engaged in drug utilization review (DUR) by supporting the execution of DUR initiatives via meeting preparation, letter campaigns, and telephonic outreach to members/providers

§ Supported data analytic activities and tracking of interventions, and assisted with preparation and documentation of responses to regulatory audits associated with the overutilization program

§ Provided medication therapy management (MTM) services via triage of inbound calls to the MTM hotline, supported the pharmacist for completion of Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs) through pre-work up and case preparation

§ Documented and recorded services/activities in appropriate databases/software to ensure compliance with CMS requirements for clinical service offerings assigned in designated area (i.e. MTM services, Quality Improvement Projects, etc.)

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Exploring Ayurveda Medicine in India, Mumbai, Pune Dec 2019

§ Used cultural epidemiology to understand illness experiences and health-seeking behaviors

§ Learned the origins of Yoga and meditation in Ayurvedic Medicine, and placed special emphasis on the use of Ayurveda as a preventative measure

§ Utilized practices of public health, integrative health, research, and use of traditional healing systems

§ Program built on research of the impact of stress on health, and the practices that can counteract the stress response, build resilience, and promote well-being

§ Interacted with local non-government organizational partners who worked in related fields PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) Feb ‘17- Present Navigating a Foodborne outbreak (APHI) Feb ‘20

Memberships: Georgia Public Health Association Dec ‘19 - Present Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Nov ‘14 - Present Black Graduate Student Association at Georgia State University Jan ‘19 - Present

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