Nick Harrington

aduk46@r.postjobfree.com 705-***-**** Port Elgin, ON, CA

Position: Teaching Assistant MPHA Winter D6

To: Dr. Brent E. Faught

Why me?

I am a self-motivated, reliable individual. I empower myself and the people around me by utilizing every opportunity as a learning opportunity and am a firm believer that everybody has the tools to succeed. I know that I could be an asset to the MPHA program as I’ve completed the program and will ensure others succeed as I did. Using my communication and organizational skills, I will strive to ensure the program’s needs are met, and that students are given the tools to succeed in the MPHA course. Education:

Brock University BSc (Honours) Medical Science 2016-2020 Brock University Master of Public Health 2020-2021 Work:

I was previously employed as an Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator. As the IPAC Coordinator, I developed, deployed, and evaluated programs and policies regarding health outcomes. On a smaller scope, I assisted and coordinated a team of health professionals to ensure program success and policy were successfully implemented through monitoring performance, continued education, and discipline.

I am currently employed as a Data Analyst / Epidemiologist. My main responsibilities include providing essential data to make evidence-informed decisions and ensure data can easily be accessed and interpreted. On a smaller scope, I access data sources and turn the data into cumulative reports and dashboards that help support the organization’s decision-making. Skills:

• Ability to excel independently and as a team

• Experience coordinating a multidisciplinary

team

• IPAC policy and procedure development

and implementation

• Effective communicator

• Able to explain complex concepts

effectively

• Experience using a variety of software (GIS,

Microsoft, Data analytic programs etc)

• Able to write detailed formal reports

• Excellent organizational skills

• Able to interpret data, spot trends, and

translate the knowledge effectively

• Experience using a variety of software (GIS,

Microsoft, Data analytic programs etc)

• Reliable and punctual

Please take a moment to review my attached resume to view my complete history and professional competencies. I appreciate your evaluation of my credentials, your time, and subsequent responses. And would love to be a part of the MPHA program again. Sincerely, Nick Harrington

Nickolas Harrington

705-***-**** aduk46@r.postjobfree.com 9-317 Ray St. Port Elgin, ON. N0H 2C1 About me:

I strive to continuously learn and improve the quality of myself, and my work. I am results-driven and dedicated to seeing myself and the people around me succeed through hard work and effective communication.

Highlight of Skills

• Ability to adapt and learn efficiently

• Able to work as a leader, as an individual, or as a team member

• Strives to be constantly improving work productivity and quality

• Excellent computer hardware and software skills

• Effective communicator

Highlight of Certifications

• Completed Infection Control and Epidemiology course from The Michener Institute of Education

• Standard First Aid & CPR – C

• Health and Safety Training

• Workplace Accessibility Training

• AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) Training

• WHIMIS

• Class G Driver’s License

Employment History

2022 – Current Health Data Analyst/ Epidemiologist, Grey Bruce Public Health

• Support the organization by providing data required to make evidence-informed decisions

• Utilize numerous data sources to extract data

• Utilize various data analytics programs/ software to interpret data

• Provide data visualizations such as maps, dashboards, spreadsheets, infographics, & reports

• Participate in stakeholder meetings to provide insight into data

• Educate the team and local stakeholders on data

• Produce annualized reports on annual data trends 2021 – 2022 Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator, Southampton Care Center

• Manages the IPAC program at the long-term care home

• Helps with employee wellness

• Helps with student placement

• Liaisons with local public health and the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care

• Assists in vaccination clinics

• Collects and maintains vaccination data

• Ensures the registered staff (RN, RPN) and other staff (PSWs, Support Services) are practicing proper IPAC practices

• Provides education to staff and residents on proper IPAC policies and practice 2021 Environmental Researcher, Timiskaming Health Unit, Student Practicum

• Manage confidential information

• Follow health and safety protocols for working with infectious diseases

• Exercise knowledge in infectious disease prevention and control

• Plan and conduct the research process

• Collaborate with local municipalities

• Collect data from the environment

• Perform data analysis

• Compile data and analysis into research documents and presentations

• Present findings to the agency

2011 – 2020 Respite and Passport Worker (Self-employment)

• Provide care and support to children/adolescents with Down Syndrome and Autism

• Assist the individual in developing skills (e.g., academic, social skills, self-care, etc.)

• Encourage social engagement with others

• Aid in the decrease of the public stigma of those with disabilities 2018 Stock Associate, American Eagle Outfitters

• Work as a team to restore inventory with incoming products

• Assist in sorting and organization of incoming inventory

• Replenish products to keep the store full

• Maintain the integrity of the store

• Provide excellent customer service

Education

2020 – 2021 Brock University Master of Public Health

• Quality health systems through collaboration and partnership

• Qualitative research: interviewing and beyond

• Epidemiology

• Critical foundations of public health

• Biostatistics in public health

• Policy and practice: critical evaluation and synthesis in program planning

• Infection control

• Public health emergency preparedness

• Measuring health equity

• Social marketing and health communication

2016 – 2020 Brock University (Honours) BSc in Medical Science Volunteer Experience

2013 – 2015 Community Living Association, Kirkland Lake

• Provide care and support to those with various disabilities in group home settings, as well as within the community

• Assist with preparations of planned events

• Encourage and promote individual participation and activity engagement 2014 Extendicare, Kirkland Lake

• Assisted in the preparation and planning of events for the elderly, including those with cognitive impairments and declines in functionality

• Establish rapport and interact with residents in a professional and kind manner

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