Public Health Administrative Assistant

Marguerite Franklin

******@********.*** 540-***-**** Triangle, VA 22172

Adaptable public health professional passionate about advancing global health through international diplomacy Non-competitive hiring eligibility under Schedule A(r) and NDAA’13 WORK EXPERIENCE

Kelly Job Services January 2025 – March 2025

Executive Administrative Assistant (NIH/NCATS contract) Rockville, MD

Prepared and synthesized daily briefings to track the impact of presidential actions on NIH and HHS policies

Managed the Deputy Director’s schedule using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Zoom for internal and external meetings with stakeholders across academia, the private sector, and federal agencies

Collected data on NCATS research divisions to support metrics tracking, policy evaluation, and internal reporting tools

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) June 2024 – September 2024 Infectious Diseases Collaborative Opportunities Program Fellow (NIH/NIAID) Rockville, MD

Coordinated virtual meetings with 30+ stakeholders for the US-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program; supported international science diplomacy initiatives including NIH-AMED collaboration

Reviewed proposals and selected 25 candidates for the West African Grant Writing Workshop; compiled research and budget data from SAMRC into an 80+ page annual program report

Drafted detailed meeting summaries for U.S.-Cuba Scientific Meetings, distilling policy-relevant scientific findings

Whitman-Walker Institute August 2023 – June 2024

Clinical Research Specialist Washington, DC

Coordinated five HIV treatment studies, overseeing participant recruitment and ensuring adherence to study protocols

Led the development of one study, managing database creation, data tracking via a Qualtrics dashboard, and participant enrollment

Collected and processed blood samples, ensuring compliance with medical and ethical standards

Worked with multidisciplinary teams to monitor study progress, troubleshoot issues, and report findings Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) September 2021 – June 2022 COVID-19 Contact Tracer & Case Investigator Remote

Conducted epidemiological interviews with over 50 confirmed cases weekly; gathered, documented, and reported case data

Used statewide surveillance systems (VEDSS) for real-time data entry and shared insights with public health officials

Quest Diagnostics August 2020 – June 2021

Medical Technologist Trainee Chantilly, VA

Processed 400+ diagnostic samples per shift for infectious disease testing using automation systems

Operated MagNA Pure 96 and Hologic Panther systems for COVID-19 and STI diagnostics

Conducted sample tracking and documentation in the Tandem operating system; ensured compliance with laboratory protocols

ORB International January 2020 – October 2020

Research Intern Charlottesville, VA

Coded qualitative research data using Dedoose and supported political and social surveys conducted in emerging markets

Verified field data accuracy via GPS metadata analysis; used Excel to organize and clean regional audio datasets

Edited and quality-checked translated interview transcripts for accuracy and consistency EDUCATION

Northern Virginia Community College March 2025 - Present Woodbridge, VA

Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C)

Actively building strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and HTML to design queries, automate workflows, and develop web-integrated data solutions

Gaining practical experience in database management, data visualization, and applied analytics to support business insights; on track to earn industry certifications including CompTIA Data+ and Google Data Analytics George Mason University May 2023

Fairfax, VA

Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology Dean's List (all semesters) ACTFL level 2 (Advanced Mid) for Japanese

Led an independent research project on Japan’s public health workforce under the president of Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies

Synthesized a 15+ page report on the Hokkaido Ainu during a two-year Virtual Student Federal Service internship

University of Virginia July 2020

Charlottesville, VA

B.A. in Biology B.A. in Japanese Language and Literature JLPT N2 level Japanese Proficiency

Studied abroad at KCP International Language School in Tokyo

Spent 2 years studying in the full-immersion Shea Language House on the Japanese floor

Collaborated with peers and faculty to revise the Japanese department curriculum by introducing interactive elements like a pen pal video project, with meetings conducted in both Japanese and English SKILLS

Programming & Data Analysis: SQL, Python (in progress), HTML

Data Tools & Software: Microsoft Excel (advanced), Dedoose, Qualtrics, VEDSS (Virginia Electronic Disease Surveillance System)

Statistical & Analytical Skills: Data cleaning, database management, data visualization, GPS metadata analysis, qualitative coding, metrics tracking

Productivity & Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Zoom

Laboratory & Research Tools: MagNA Pure 96, Hologic Panther, Tandem operating system

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