David Jacob Badillo

Research Assistant III at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health
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Location
Austin, Texas, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • Chinese Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
    American Heart Assocation
    Jun, 2015
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Research Assistant III
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      •With the 2021–2023 cycle of the Texas School Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) Project, a cross-sectional study that assesses trends in childhood obesity and underlying factors that may affect obesity, such as dietary habits, nutritional knowledge, and physical activity behaviors •Created digital versions of the project’s existing hard-copy consent forms and surveys using the web-based survey software Qualtrics, then developed a digital process protocol whereby participating schools, students, and parents could complete the consent form and/or survey online rather than using printed materials •Developed and led trainings to instruct both new and returning data collection staff how to integrate new aspects of the digital process into the existing data collection protocol •Automated the creation of thousands of school-specific digital materials (e.g. consent forms, student/parent surveys, health policy questionnaires, etc.) and, where automation was not possible, streamlined the creation of said materials using Qualtrics, Excel, QR Explore, and Canva •Headed the project’s Online Team, which oversaw the creation and distribution of school-specific digital materials to participating schools; the creation and management of rosters of students who had completed the digital survey and who had anthropometric measurements taken; and the organization and management of our anthropometric data •Conducted standardized anthropometric measurements on students at all target grade levels and administered surveys to students in the 4th, 8th, and 11th grades at schools in nearly every Public Health Region of Texas •Coordinated and scheduled measurements with participating school partners in Public Health Regions 7 and 8 (Central Texas) •Managed staff availability, travel, and materials for a validation study within the greater scope of the SPAN Project with a partner school district during Summer 2022 Show less

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Case Investigator
      • Aug 2020 - May 2021

      •Part of a joint contact tracing project with the Texas Department of State Health Services•Interviewed Texans with laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 to collect information about their medical history and symptoms•Provided information about resources such as food assistance, emergency housing, and crisis counseling to individuals who may have required further assistance during or after their isolation period•Created a list of locations and people (i.e. Exposed Contacts) that were visited during an individual’s contagious period•Generated case profiles for Exposed Contacts that were then sent to contact tracers to be worked Show less

    • Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

      •Served as one of two teaching assistants (TAs) for Dr. Eric Brown’s Tropical Infectious Diseases course•Assisted Dr. Brown with grading students’ tests and assignments•Along with the senior TA, responded to student inquiries about both course content and the class schedule

    • Contact Tracer
      • Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

      •Part of a joint contact tracing project with the Texas Department of State Health Services•Interviewed individuals (known as Exposed Contacts) who had been exposed to confirmed or highly probable cases of COVID-19 in order to inform them of their risk of infection•Provided quarantine recommendations to Exposed Contacts as well as instructions to monitor their health for any developing symptoms

  • Badillo Private Tutoring
    • Austin, Texas Area
    • Private Tutor
      • Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

      •Served as the private tutor for an Austin-based family with two children of late high school to early college ages •Tutoring was primarily in mathematics, specifically in SAT preparation, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, Calculus I, and Calculus II •Also administered tutoring in other subjects as needed, including AP Spanish Language, AP Chemistry, and Physics I •Served as the private tutor for an Austin-based family with two children of late high school to early college ages •Tutoring was primarily in mathematics, specifically in SAT preparation, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, Calculus I, and Calculus II •Also administered tutoring in other subjects as needed, including AP Spanish Language, AP Chemistry, and Physics I

  • Pathfinder Hospitality
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales and Service Associate
      • Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

      •Acted as the first point of contact between the company and guests—both in person at the front desk as well as over the phone—and provided friendly and professional service to dozens of people on a daily basis •In conjunction with the maintenance and housekeeping teams, oversaw the allocation and cleanliness of over 100 guest rooms using Opera property management software •Performed POS transactions for various goods and sundries from the on-site convenience center •Created a daily shift log outlining maintenance and customer service issues; deliveries for both guests and hotel operations; and general status updates •Served as the IHG Loyalty Champion, a secondary position which entailed tracking the number of qualified IHG Rewards Club enrollments per quarter and acting as a point person for both guest and team member inquiries about the IHG Rewards Club •Prepared weekly cash/check deposits from the front desk, totaling from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, for management to take to the bank •Created weekly work assignments for the front desk team on behalf of management Show less

  • Wellbridge
    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Front Desk Agent
      • Jun 2015 - May 2016

      •Greeted hundreds of gymnasium clients daily as they entered the facility •Monitored incoming phone calls and fielded them to the proper personnel •Performed POS transactions regarding personal training, swimming lessons, etc. •Greeted hundreds of gymnasium clients daily as they entered the facility •Monitored incoming phone calls and fielded them to the proper personnel •Performed POS transactions regarding personal training, swimming lessons, etc.

  • Harvard University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Worker
      • Sep 2013 - May 2016

      •Engaged in extensive administrative assistant and customer service activities, such as answering phone calls, interacting with hundreds of students and company representatives at OCS's career fairs, and working with interviewers and other company personnel•Helped to set up, execute, and take down approximately thirty career fairs, employer panels, information sessions, and workshops each academic year•Generated engaging social media content for OCS's various social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.)•Assisted the Campus Interview office with daily tasks like copying, calendar updating, etc. Show less

    • Recruiter
      • Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

      •Received approximately two months of training to represent the Harvard College Admissions Office and present information on the institution's behalf•Individually developed and delivered presentations to give to approximately 100 high school students from hometown region over a two-week period

  • USDA
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Laboratory Intern
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

      •Maintained site plots, including plowing, hoeing, watering, and weeding •Collected indigenous flora for laboratory preparation •Prepped collected specimens for processing, including removing seeds from pods and removing leaves from stems •Aided in synthesis of natural insecticides from endemic plant life •Maintained site plots, including plowing, hoeing, watering, and weeding •Collected indigenous flora for laboratory preparation •Prepped collected specimens for processing, including removing seeds from pods and removing leaves from stems •Aided in synthesis of natural insecticides from endemic plant life

  • Culver's Restaurants
    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Crew Member
      • Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

      •Performed hundreds of daily transactions at a designated POS •Captained the weekend drive-thru team •Prepared dessert items such as milkshakes and sundaes •Maintained high levels of restaurant cleanliness and guest morale •Performed hundreds of daily transactions at a designated POS •Captained the weekend drive-thru team •Prepared dessert items such as milkshakes and sundaes •Maintained high levels of restaurant cleanliness and guest morale

Education

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health
    Master of Public Health - MPH, Epidemiology
    2019 - 2021
  • Austin Community College
    Postbaccalaureate Program, Life Sciences
    2018 - 2019
  • Harvard University
    Artium Baccalaureus (A.B.), Romance Languages and Literatures
    2012 - 2016

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