Environmental Specialist

Robert C. Giordano

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Bronx, NY 10464

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Professional Experience

Data Administrator: Vericred, New York, NY (Temp.) September – November 2020

• Analyzed & insured quality of Provider-Network data through manual & systematic comparison.

• Created & maintained tooling to expedite concurrent projects. Scientist (Water Ecology), Level II: NYC Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene, New York, NY April 2017 – November 2018

• Led a small team of ecologists in conducting ecological hazard assessments & compliance inspections on city regulated potable & utility building water systems.

• Assisted in the development of survey & water sampling protocols to assess risk factors associated with Legionella amplification in building water systems.

• Worked with members of the regulated community, ranging in professional background, to facilitate compliance to new city health regulations.

• Compiled, cleaned, & presented data for publications, seminars, & internal program monitoring. Laboratory Manager: Gillespie Laboratory, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, GA May 2013 – January 2017

• Facilitated the regular research activities for a small staff of students & professional scientists in two small BSL-2 laboratories at the Emory College & the Rollins School of Public Health.

• Coordinated the groups ‘14 & ’16 laboratory field efforts in Ranomafana, Madagascar, including personal trainings, supply procurement, inventory management, & budget/grant management.

• Prepared & maintained permits & various institutional/regional research approvals (IRB, IACUC, International Import/Export, Visa, etc.).

• Provided technical expertise & trainings on matters of Environmental, & Occupational Health & Safety.

• Maintained supplies, equipment, records, & hazardous materials in compliance with university policies.

• Compiled, cleaned, & analyzed data for internal review, grants, external presentations, & publication. Research & Veterinary Experience

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist: Brookville Animal Hospital, Glen Head, NY November 2018 – March 2020

• Assisted the doctors in small & exotic animal examinations & procedures.

• Transcribed sensitive medical & financial information.

• Maintained office calendar of appointments, procedures, & boarded animals. Various Roles: Gillespie Laboratory, Dept. of Environmental Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA January 2012 – May 2017

• Conducted research using a combination of epidemiology, molecular ecology, behavioral ecology,

& social/clinical survey to study the associations between environmental change & the transmission of novel pathogens in rural & tropical communities.

• Graduate Thesis: Socio-economic Risk Factors of Pathogenic Enterobacteria Infection & Antibiotic Resistance in Ranomafana Commune, Madagascar (2016). Advisor: Thomas R. Gillespie Visiting Researcher: Centre ValBio, Ranomafana, Madagascar June – October 2014

• Conducted a cross-sectional survey to identify social & ecological risk factors associated with various food & water borne diseases in 14 rural communities within the commune.

• Assisted in the establishment of a BSL-2 field microbiology laboratory at the Centre ValBio.

• Optimized protocols for the analysis of enteric pathogens & antimicrobial resistance prevalence in humans, livestock, & wild mouse lemurs. Advisor: Patricia C. Wright & Thomas R. Gillespie Visiting Researcher: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, NCEZID, Atlanta, GA January – May 2014

• Trained on the standard culture, genetic, & serological laboratory methods for the identification of enteric pathogens. Advisor: Michele M. Parsons

Education

Emory University: Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA May 2016 Environmental Health, MPH 3.690 GPA, 48 Credit Hours Emory University: Emory College of Arts & Sciences, Atlanta, GA May 2015 Environmental Sciences, BSc. 3.729 GPA, 145 Credit Hours Academic Honors & Awards

• Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society February 2015

• Emory Global Health Institute Scholars Award March 2014

• Scholarly Inquiry and Research at Emory Award March 2014

• James G. Lester Scholarship March 2014

Applicable Skills

Research Methods: Epidemiological Survey Design & Administration, Environmental & Ecological Assessments, Systems Analysis Data Maintenance & Analysis: SAS, SQL, JSON, Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SAS, JMP, Tableau Sampling: Industrial & Environmental Water, Soil, Biological Specimen (Human, Livestock, Wildlife Handling)

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