Experience

American Lung Association

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• National Manager, Asthma Programs

  • Jun 2016 - Present

• Tobacco Cessation & Health Policy Intern

  • Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  -Assisted in the tracking of state coverage (regulatory, legislative, etc.) of asthma guidelines-based care -Assisted in the tracking of state actions (regulatory, legislative, etc.) to implement tobacco control-related provisions of the Affordable Care Act -Assisted in the development of comments for submission to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the collection of e-cigarette marketing data -Perform background research on state laws, policies and regulations… Show more -Assisted in the tracking of state coverage (regulatory, legislative, etc.) of asthma guidelines-based care -Assisted in the tracking of state actions (regulatory, legislative, etc.) to implement tobacco control-related provisions of the Affordable Care Act -Assisted in the development of comments for submission to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the collection of e-cigarette marketing data -Perform background research on state laws, policies and regulations concerning cessation coverage -Represented the American Lung Association at partner coalition meetings



NACCHO

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Government Affairs and Media Relations Intern

  • Dec 2014 - Jul 2015

  -Assists with drafting Congressional endorsement letters and the weekly News from Washington newsletter. -Conducts tracking analysis on News from Washington weekly newsletter. -Represents NACCHO at Congressional hearings and partner meetings. -Develops factsheets on the role of local health departments for Congressional office visits. -Drafts letters, testimonies, and other communications for Congressional hearings and briefings. -Update and maintain database of grassroots… Show more -Assists with drafting Congressional endorsement letters and the weekly News from Washington newsletter. -Conducts tracking analysis on News from Washington weekly newsletter. -Represents NACCHO at Congressional hearings and partner meetings. -Develops factsheets on the role of local health departments for Congressional office visits. -Drafts letters, testimonies, and other communications for Congressional hearings and briefings. -Update and maintain database of grassroots members. -Updates and maintains the Public Health Advocacy webpages. -Assists with drafting Quarterly Government Affairs & Media Relations Report for Board of Directors. -Help maintain NACCHO’s Appropriations Funding Mega Chart and develop a summary of FY2015/2016 Appropriations for public health programs. Show less -Assists with drafting Congressional endorsement letters and the weekly News from Washington newsletter. -Conducts tracking analysis on News from Washington weekly newsletter. -Represents NACCHO at Congressional hearings and partner meetings. -Develops factsheets on the role of local health departments for Congressional office visits. -Drafts letters, testimonies, and other communications for Congressional hearings and briefings. -Update and maintain database of grassroots… Show more -Assists with drafting Congressional endorsement letters and the weekly News from Washington newsletter. -Conducts tracking analysis on News from Washington weekly newsletter. -Represents NACCHO at Congressional hearings and partner meetings. -Develops factsheets on the role of local health departments for Congressional office visits. -Drafts letters, testimonies, and other communications for Congressional hearings and briefings. -Update and maintain database of grassroots members. -Updates and maintains the Public Health Advocacy webpages. -Assists with drafting Quarterly Government Affairs & Media Relations Report for Board of Directors. -Help maintain NACCHO’s Appropriations Funding Mega Chart and develop a summary of FY2015/2016 Appropriations for public health programs. Show less



Ann Taylor LOFT

• Arlington, VA

• Sales Lead

  • Aug 2011 - Apr 2014

  -Promoted to sales manager within two months of working for the company -Perform opening and closing duties -Manage sales associates to reach daily sales goals -Conduct interviews for future employees -Update and maintain floor and window sets -Drive daily and monthly credit card goals -Promoted to sales manager within two months of working for the company -Perform opening and closing duties -Manage sales associates to reach daily sales goals -Conduct interviews for future employees -Update and maintain floor and window sets -Drive daily and monthly credit card goals



North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chemistry Tutor

  • Mar 2011 - May 2011

  Tutored freshman and sophomores in general chemistry, organic chemistry, general biology, and microbiology. Tutored freshman and sophomores in general chemistry, organic chemistry, general biology, and microbiology.



Wake Forest University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biological Research Assistant

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  - Assisted in the adaptation, validation and determining the efficiency of quantitative analytical methods using various nanomaterials, Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes & Carbon Black, by converting laser energy to thermal energy. - Assisted the Principal Investigator for conducting and managing the results of the stability and toxicity of various nanomaterials in malignant breast cell lines. Conducted the scientific presentations on the research of multiple matter and… Show more - Assisted in the adaptation, validation and determining the efficiency of quantitative analytical methods using various nanomaterials, Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes & Carbon Black, by converting laser energy to thermal energy. - Assisted the Principal Investigator for conducting and managing the results of the stability and toxicity of various nanomaterials in malignant breast cell lines. Conducted the scientific presentations on the research of multiple matter and properties. Provided questions and answer sessions following training. - Determined which nanomaterial is most effective at causing localized heating in cells following laser exposure. Assessed the dispersion stability and heat generation of various nanotubes. Determined the specific data needed for studies and the best approaches to acquire such data. - Skilled in operating and maintaining scientific equipment. Assessed the effect of buffers on nanotube dispersion stability & heat generation. Performs complete literature searches and evaluates the information gathered about the level or occurrence of the analysis of interest. - Conducted biological analysis malignant and normal breast cells. Assisted in the interpretation and analyzing of the data and related safety and health efficiencies. - Collaborates with teams and officials on scientific issues related to the study of cells. Provided weekly progress reports on assigned projects to the Principal Investigator, evaluating the data submitted. - Skilled in oral and written communications reported findings in verbal and written reports. Participated undergraduate panel meetings where I discussed the advantages of scientific technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degree. This training was valuable for underclassmen considering pursuing careers in chemistry and biology. Show less - Assisted in the adaptation, validation and determining the efficiency of quantitative analytical methods using various nanomaterials, Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes & Carbon Black, by converting laser energy to thermal energy. - Assisted the Principal Investigator for conducting and managing the results of the stability and toxicity of various nanomaterials in malignant breast cell lines. Conducted the scientific presentations on the research of multiple matter and… Show more - Assisted in the adaptation, validation and determining the efficiency of quantitative analytical methods using various nanomaterials, Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes & Carbon Black, by converting laser energy to thermal energy. - Assisted the Principal Investigator for conducting and managing the results of the stability and toxicity of various nanomaterials in malignant breast cell lines. Conducted the scientific presentations on the research of multiple matter and properties. Provided questions and answer sessions following training. - Determined which nanomaterial is most effective at causing localized heating in cells following laser exposure. Assessed the dispersion stability and heat generation of various nanotubes. Determined the specific data needed for studies and the best approaches to acquire such data. - Skilled in operating and maintaining scientific equipment. Assessed the effect of buffers on nanotube dispersion stability & heat generation. Performs complete literature searches and evaluates the information gathered about the level or occurrence of the analysis of interest. - Conducted biological analysis malignant and normal breast cells. Assisted in the interpretation and analyzing of the data and related safety and health efficiencies. - Collaborates with teams and officials on scientific issues related to the study of cells. Provided weekly progress reports on assigned projects to the Principal Investigator, evaluating the data submitted. - Skilled in oral and written communications reported findings in verbal and written reports. Participated undergraduate panel meetings where I discussed the advantages of scientific technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degree. This training was valuable for underclassmen considering pursuing careers in chemistry and biology. Show less



NASA Langley Research Center

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  - Modeled the auroral O2 (1∆) emission that has been observed by the TIMED/SABER satellite during the October to November solar storm in 2003. - Measured the precipitating auroral electron energy characteristics obtained by NOAA energetic particle sensors onboard the Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellites. - Created a physics-based chemical kinetics model of O2 (1∆) volume emission rate (VER). Conducted a qualitative analysis that… Show more - Modeled the auroral O2 (1∆) emission that has been observed by the TIMED/SABER satellite during the October to November solar storm in 2003. - Measured the precipitating auroral electron energy characteristics obtained by NOAA energetic particle sensors onboard the Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellites. - Created a physics-based chemical kinetics model of O2 (1∆) volume emission rate (VER). Conducted a qualitative analysis that compared the O2 (1∆) VER simulations with the SABER measurements. - Provided weekly progress reported on assigned projects to the principal investigator. Updates were provided to establish timelines on progress with meeting goals. Show less - Modeled the auroral O2 (1∆) emission that has been observed by the TIMED/SABER satellite during the October to November solar storm in 2003. - Measured the precipitating auroral electron energy characteristics obtained by NOAA energetic particle sensors onboard the Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellites. - Created a physics-based chemical kinetics model of O2 (1∆) volume emission rate (VER). Conducted a qualitative analysis that… Show more - Modeled the auroral O2 (1∆) emission that has been observed by the TIMED/SABER satellite during the October to November solar storm in 2003. - Measured the precipitating auroral electron energy characteristics obtained by NOAA energetic particle sensors onboard the Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellites. - Created a physics-based chemical kinetics model of O2 (1∆) volume emission rate (VER). Conducted a qualitative analysis that compared the O2 (1∆) VER simulations with the SABER measurements. - Provided weekly progress reported on assigned projects to the principal investigator. Updates were provided to establish timelines on progress with meeting goals. Show less



North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Chemist Assistant

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  - Synthesized products to act as inductors to the phase II enzymes in the liver. Learned the process on how to synthesize compounds, utilizing the compounds to act as inducers to prevent cancer. Purified compounds by utilizing multiple techniques. Assessed the purity by; using the gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy. Analyzed molecular by using nuclear magnetic… Show more - Synthesized products to act as inductors to the phase II enzymes in the liver. Learned the process on how to synthesize compounds, utilizing the compounds to act as inducers to prevent cancer. Purified compounds by utilizing multiple techniques. Assessed the purity by; using the gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy. Analyzed molecular by using nuclear magnetic resonance. - Gained knowledge in techniques used in an organic chemistry lab learned how to use instruments to test the purity of a product. Show less - Synthesized products to act as inductors to the phase II enzymes in the liver. Learned the process on how to synthesize compounds, utilizing the compounds to act as inducers to prevent cancer. Purified compounds by utilizing multiple techniques. Assessed the purity by; using the gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy. Analyzed molecular by using nuclear magnetic… Show more - Synthesized products to act as inductors to the phase II enzymes in the liver. Learned the process on how to synthesize compounds, utilizing the compounds to act as inducers to prevent cancer. Purified compounds by utilizing multiple techniques. Assessed the purity by; using the gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy. Analyzed molecular by using nuclear magnetic resonance. - Gained knowledge in techniques used in an organic chemistry lab learned how to use instruments to test the purity of a product. Show less