Kelly Knowles

Honolulu, HI adrcpz@r.postjobfree.com 925-***-****

SUMMARY

Data-driven epidemiologist and public health professional with experience in disease prevention, statistical analysis, and healthcare trends. Recently received a BA in Public Health looking to pursue a passion of analyzing and measuring diseases and outbreaks within populations. Looking to better patient and community outcomes through new initiatives backed by data-backed insights. Excellent at analyzing outcome data and utilizing background as a contact tracer to provide recommendations to stakeholders. Exhibits strong skills in research and development, forecasting analysis, communication, and leadership to promote identification of epidemiological trends and influence public health behaviors.

Skills:

● Epidemiology

● Project Management

● Clinical Research

● Disease Prevention

● Health Promotion

● Public Health

● Infectious Diseases

● Health Responses

● Statistical Analysis

● Patient Communication

● COVID-19 Trends

● Presentations and Research

● Education and Advocacy

● Surveillance Data

● English / Japanese

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant March 2022 - Current

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i - Honolulu, Hawai'i

● Present studies on COVID-19 and perform independent heart research.

● Collaborate with lab members on an ad hoc basis to further learning.

● Develop further knowledge on heart disease and present research findings to lab and PI. Contact Tracer September 2020 - July 2021

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i - Honolulu, Hawai'i

● Contacted, monitored, and advised populations who were either in close contact or tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

● Logged and monitored the individuals’ progress on the Excel and the tracking software Maven.

● Assisted with identifying epidemiological trends driven by data collection and insights.

● Coordinated communicable disease programs by identifying, monitoring, and responding to outbreaks, assure proper reporting, and by providing education with a focus on vaccination.

● Assisted with containment and reduced disease transmission by quickly locating patients and working with them on isolation efforts and communication to others in close contact.

● Followed public health department policies and maintained compliance.

● Educated the public on testing, quarantine or self-isolation, and other strategies to reduce virus spread such as vaccinations and masks.

Research Intern January 2018 – May 2018

American Heart Association of Hawai’i - Honolulu, Hawai'i

● Conducted surveys on populations at risk for heart disease.

● Utilized strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

● Edited and published studies and reports for the American Heart Association, demonstrating critical thinking and ability to handle confidential study participant data with discretion. EDUCATION

Relevant Courses: Directed Reading/Research, Biostatistics I/II, Computer Applications in PH, Epidemiological Study Design Critique, Statistical Methods and Epidemiological Research (R and SAS), Public Health Issues in Hawaii, Global Health, Epidemiology, The US Health Care System, Environmental Health, PH Biology & Pathophysiology, Nutrition & Disease Prevention, Individual & Group Health Promotion, Public Health Foundations, U.S. Health Care Services & Policy, Program Plan, Management, Evaluation & Leadership, Principles of Epidemiology I/II, Seminar: Infectious Disease Control, Environmental Determinants of Health Bachelor of Arts in Public Health, Dean’s List December 2018 University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Honolulu, Hawai'i Contact Tracing Program July 2020

UH-DOH - Honolulu, Hawai'i

Projects: Listening to Former Smokers in Hawai’i: Perspectives, Experiences and Knowledge on Smoking Cessation, Lung Cancer, Patient-Provider Relationships, and Preventative Screening Volunteering: Manoa Stream Cleanup

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