David Strong
Epidemiologist at Wood County Health Department- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Wood County Health Department
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Epidemiologist
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Dec 2020 - Present
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Health Promotion and Communication Specialist
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May 2017 - Dec 2020
Leading the Mental Health Coalition for the Healthy Wood County Initiative.
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Research Assistant
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May 2016 - May 2017
Studying breast cancer disparity between Non-Hispanic White and Non-Hispanic Black women in Metropolitan Los Angeles and Detroit. Evaluated interview data, self-reported measures and bio-specimens from the 13 year cohort study. Plans to publish and present at various public health conferences including American Public Health Association.In charge of the intake and storage of participant items. Focused on double data entry of participant documents, calling participants about pending study material and ensured quality control of Food Frequency Questionnaires. Established protocol for Neighborhood Notes via Google maps and trained team members to complete said notes.
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Milwaukee Public Health Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
Assisted in the goal of attaining accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Focused on organizing key components for an external facing data dashboard. Performed a literature review pertaining to data dashboards and discussed Key Performance Indicators with program managers. Compiled data reservoir of indicators in an organized and accessible Microsoft Excel document to be used by future interns or employees when funding is allocated for the data dashboard scorecard. Assisted in the goal of attaining accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Focused on organizing key components for an external facing data dashboard. Performed a literature review pertaining to data dashboards and discussed Key Performance Indicators with program managers. Compiled data reservoir of indicators in an organized and accessible Microsoft Excel document to be used by future interns or employees when funding is allocated for the data dashboard scorecard.
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Sport Camp Counselor
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
Oversaw children for a summer day camp, providing medical attention and a safe and educational atmosphere for the kids to play and learn in. Oversaw children for a summer day camp, providing medical attention and a safe and educational atmosphere for the kids to play and learn in.
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Tutor Mentor
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
Trained and advised 40 new science and math tutors for upcoming academic semester. Facilitated group discussions and provided one on one advising. Trained and advised 40 new science and math tutors for upcoming academic semester. Facilitated group discussions and provided one on one advising.
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
Worked under Dr. Slemmons at UW-Stevens Point. Gathered lake sediment cores and examined diatom assemblages from samples. Determined variables in which different species of diatoms were prevalent in order to predict past freshwater environments. Published abstract and presented under Krista Slemmons at the College of Letters and Science Symposium.
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Tutor
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Sep 2012 - May 2015
Tutored students enrolled in Biology, Chemistry, Human Physiology and Organic Chemistry. Personalized sessions for students with different learning styles and preferences.
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
Researched Lizard Malaria in Uta Lizards under the direction of Dr. Huspeni. Observed prevalence of Malaria in Uta Lizards in the Western United States. Prepared blood smears of Uta Lizards and examined different life stages of malaria under microscopes. Found statistical significance in sporadic areas and published under Todd Huspeni et al. presented research and findings at the College of Letters and Science Symposium.
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Residence Hall Service Desk Attendant
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2013 - 2014
Assisted hall residents through the rental of equipment, responding to requests and service needs. Received phone calls and performed daily tasks for the spring semester.
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Pool and Beach Lifeguard
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Communicated with patrons to prevent injury. Cooperated with co-workers to prevent injury and rescue patrons in danger for the summer season. Communicated with patrons to prevent injury. Cooperated with co-workers to prevent injury and rescue patrons in danger for the summer season.
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Education
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Zilber School of Public Health
Master's of Public Health, Epidemiology -
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Biochemistry