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professional experience

SOUTHERN NEVADA HEALTH DISTRICT, Las Vegas, Nevada
Disease Intervention and Investigation Specialist, 1/2018 – 4/2018
Conducted extensive research on the prevention, control, and transmission of infectious diseases. Secured participation of healthcare professionals and associations, community groups, schools, and related agencies in disease prevention and control initiative. Interviewed clients and community members to gather relevant data on contracting and transmitting disease. Counseled clients and advocated on their behalf to receive medical and social assistance and to resolve service-related issues.

  • Praised by supervisors and senior disease investigators for excelling in curriculum training.

OFFICE OF HIV/AIDS – Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Las Vegas, Nevada
Grants & Project Analyst I with Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part B Program, 12/2014 – 1/2018
Oversaw annual federal grant process from proposal stage through completion. Drafted grant and collaborated with groups for its distribution. Liaised with and provided assistance to diverse publics to ensure implementation of best practices in service delivery. Maintained policies and procedures about standards of care to facilitate greater client access. Served as administrator for submission of federal and state report data. Actively participated in HIV conferences and grant management workshops.

  • Developed $1.9 million fully funded, competitive federal grant.
  • Successfully managed federal grant subcontracts of more than $5 million.
  • Helped transition State’s client-level database to ensure federal reporting accuracy of 95%, an increase from 50% the previous year.

NEVADA STATE SENATE, Carson City, Nevada
Assistant Secretary of the Senate, 8/2014 – 11/2014
Processed legislation and produced Senate reports, publications and mandated legal documents. Participated in information exchanges and brainstorming sessions with Senate Leadership Staff to formulate policies and build consensus toward attainable solutions. Coordinated with colleagues on process and resolutions for historic Senate precedent. Designed measures to formally record ongoing staff practices.

  • Invited to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Senate following tenures as Technology Clerk and Assistant Sergeant at Arms; assumed increasingly complex responsibilities (01/2011 – 11/2014)
  • Successfully shepherded highly regarded legislation throughout 2014 Special Legislative Session.
  • Developed staff onboarding process, and training curriculum for Senate administrative staff.

BUREAU OF CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS – Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Carson City, Nevada
Administrative Assistant IV/Office Manager, 9/2013 – 8/2014
Audited data usage and costs, shipping expenditures and supply orders for multiple funding streams and organizational units to reduce surplus and excessive spending. Performed administrative and program support to advisory committees to ensure compliance with state law. Served as liaison to Division’s Human Resources office.

  • Increased state law compliance by training administrative staff on compliance committees.

education

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH | CONCENTRATION IN PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE
University of Nevada, Reno | Anticipated Graduation May 2019

BACHELOR OF ARTS | DUAL MAJOR SOCIOLOGY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
University of Nevada, Reno | December 2009

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA | GRADUATED WITH HONORS
Las Vegas Academy | June 2006