Quality Assurance Health
Resume:
Giovanni Cooley
Douglasville, GA 30135
scmrd5@r.postjobfree.com
Objective To obtain a position within a company that allows me to utilize my knowledge and experience to assist the company reach its mission objectives and create a safer environment for their employees.
Education Bachelor of Science in Biology, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA May 2007
Masters of Public Health, Environmental Health Science concentration, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Ga. July 2011
Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA May 2013 (Online)
Courses Graduate: Occupational Health, Health Policy and Management, Social Behavior and Health Sciences. Air and Water Quality, Risk Assessment, Environmental Toxicology, Biostatistics, Environmental Impact Assessment, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Field Methods in Environmental Health, and Hazardous Waste Management.
Experience
Chemical Hazards Program Intern, Atlanta, GA Ga. Department of Public Health 11/2011-12/2011
• Research, analyze, and summarize environmental sampling and demographic data.
• Provided ideas used in carrying out a successful community advisement group meeting pertaining to a public health issue.
• Received a better understanding of state level involvement in law making and enforcement.
West Nile Virus Intern, Decatur, GA Dekalb County Board of Health 9/2011-10/2011
• Reduced mosquito presence in Dekalb County by 35%.
• Orchestrated teams of 3-5 in community outreach movement to disseminate information about West Nile Virus. Covered 87% of target areas.
Laboratory Analyst, Statesboro, GA, City of Statesboro Waste Water Treatment Plant 5/2010- 8/2011
• Collects samples for environmental monitoring purposes. Performs routine and specialized chemical and/or microbiological analysis on water and wastewater using instrumental techniques or wet chemistry methods.
• Maintains laboratory documentation and records associated with sample analysis data. Performs routine instrument maintenance, optimizes equipment on daily basis, and prepares laboratory analysis standards as needed. Reviews laboratory analytical data for accuracy and is responsible for monitoring laboratory quality control data.
• Stays abreast of the latest regulatory requirements associated with water and wastewater and implements the use of new analytical methods as requested. Works with other plant personnel to support monitoring of water quality and wastewater treatment. Produces data reports for customer and regulatory reporting to the state.
• Carries out monitoring and auditing of industries for proper hazardous waste management program.
• Received training on becoming a state of Georgia certified Laboratory analyst for drinking water and wastewater. Gaining analytical chemistry skills while following regulations of the EPA and EPD.
Analytical Chemist, Duluth, GA, Ciba Vision Corporation 5/2008-2/2009
• Ensure quality of products before expediting, through a variety of tests using several different pieces of machinery. Including gas and liquid chromatography, colorquest, viscometer, osmometer, refractometer, Karl Fischer titration, FTNIR, laser particle dispersion, and UV/VIS spectrophotometer.
• Received training on following Standard Operating Procedures from the Global Quality Improvement Initiative team which has drafted several global SOP’s for chemical analysis laboratories. Completed 8 hours of HAZWOPER training.
• Gaining analytical chemistry skills while following regulations of the FDA and cGMP.
Chemist, Riceboro, GA, SNF Chemtall 8/2007- 4/2008
• Evaluate chemical and physical properties of various polymers and monomers used in the manipulation of water for several different industries.
• Retain and complete certificate of analysis forms for quality assurance if passing or failing.
• Exercise independent judgment in the evaluation of the product. Perform analysis to ensure the customer of an up to code product.
• Daily use of Material Data Safety Sheets, and making sure products, waste water, and raw materials meet OSHA and EPA regulations.
Safety Technician, Augusta, GA (VA Hospital) Undergraduate Intern (Summer 2002)
Skills Research
• Experience employing the scientific method
• Extensive hours in a science based lab gave me hands on experience with a variety of scopes and measuring devices
• Ability to appropriate design, implementation, and analysis of primary environmental exposures.
• Designing risk profiles, evaluating dose-response relationships, and analyzing field exposures of toxins.
• Apply principles and tools of environmental risk assessment in completing a comprehensive qualitative risk assessment, including onsite evaluations of potentially hazardous environmental and workplace settings
Communication
• Countless hours of volunteer work has equipped me with the skills to effectively communicate with diverse populations
• Participation in team sports intensified my ability to work well in a team to achieve a common goal
• Reaching out to the community about conservation through expos and mentoring programs.
Technical
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite Products
• Basic knowledge of statistical database used in qualitative research
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