Experience

Fulgent Genetics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Product Manager

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  • Define and maintain clinical genomics product portfolio by integrating knowledge of gene/disease relationships and professional testing guidelines • Define, build, and launch new clinical genomics product offerings in coordination with R&D, marketing, and additional teams • Develop educational collateral to support product portfolio with Marketing team • Serve as subject matter expert for internal trainings to sales and other team members and in external client presentations. • Define and maintain clinical genomics product portfolio by integrating knowledge of gene/disease relationships and professional testing guidelines • Define, build, and launch new clinical genomics product offerings in coordination with R&D, marketing, and additional teams • Develop educational collateral to support product portfolio with Marketing team • Serve as subject matter expert for internal trainings to sales and other team members and in external client presentations.



TRiNDS

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Genetic Counselor Consultant

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  • Central review of laboratory genetic testing reports for eligibility for rare neuromuscular disease trials • Review clinical trial protocols • Collaborate with study sponsors regarding study design and creation of genetic testing confirmation form • Central review of laboratory genetic testing reports for eligibility for rare neuromuscular disease trials • Review clinical trial protocols • Collaborate with study sponsors regarding study design and creation of genetic testing confirmation form



Sema4

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Pediatric and Diagnostic Certified Laboratory Genetic Counselor

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Laboratory Genetic Counselor specializing in Diagnostic molecular genetic testing • Project Manager for interdepartmental projects to create new Diagnostic test codes in multiple EMR systems • Project Manager to create test utilization management SOP for Diagnostic testing (Pre and Postnatal) • Project Manager for revised Molecular Newborn Screen Test • Project Manager for Diagnostic test website page additions • Project Manager for Website content overhaul • Project… Show more • Laboratory Genetic Counselor specializing in Diagnostic molecular genetic testing • Project Manager for interdepartmental projects to create new Diagnostic test codes in multiple EMR systems • Project Manager to create test utilization management SOP for Diagnostic testing (Pre and Postnatal) • Project Manager for revised Molecular Newborn Screen Test • Project Manager for Diagnostic test website page additions • Project Manager for Website content overhaul • Project Manager & Presenter at three separate year long NSGC approved Education Series • Project Manager of Abstract Writing Team – consisting of Genetic Counselors and Lab Directors • Project Manager and DRI of Sema4/GeneDx GC/GCA Social Committee • Applied to IRB for research study approval • Assisted patients and providers in genetic testing related inquiries • Collaborate with Sema4 R&D team on genetic testing algorithm for Mt. Sinai patients & create clinical disease dashboard and reviewed patient charts • Liaison between providers, patients and Laboratory Directors • Updated disease databases and wrote disease descriptions for counseling notes • Team member on company test compendium with interdepartmental teams • Sales presentation to client on Diagnostic pediatric epilepsy and autism testing • Team member of Diagnostic testing committee for creating new genetic tests • Tele-Genetic Counseling of ACMG secondary findings • Created SOPS, internal education materials, and client-facing requisition forms • Hotline call customer service & subject matter expert for hotline etiquette training • Training new Laboratory genetic counselors & supervising genetic counseling students • Completed pharmacogenetics online course Show less • Laboratory Genetic Counselor specializing in Diagnostic molecular genetic testing • Project Manager for interdepartmental projects to create new Diagnostic test codes in multiple EMR systems • Project Manager to create test utilization management SOP for Diagnostic testing (Pre and Postnatal) • Project Manager for revised Molecular Newborn Screen Test • Project Manager for Diagnostic test website page additions • Project Manager for Website content overhaul • Project… Show more • Laboratory Genetic Counselor specializing in Diagnostic molecular genetic testing • Project Manager for interdepartmental projects to create new Diagnostic test codes in multiple EMR systems • Project Manager to create test utilization management SOP for Diagnostic testing (Pre and Postnatal) • Project Manager for revised Molecular Newborn Screen Test • Project Manager for Diagnostic test website page additions • Project Manager for Website content overhaul • Project Manager & Presenter at three separate year long NSGC approved Education Series • Project Manager of Abstract Writing Team – consisting of Genetic Counselors and Lab Directors • Project Manager and DRI of Sema4/GeneDx GC/GCA Social Committee • Applied to IRB for research study approval • Assisted patients and providers in genetic testing related inquiries • Collaborate with Sema4 R&D team on genetic testing algorithm for Mt. Sinai patients & create clinical disease dashboard and reviewed patient charts • Liaison between providers, patients and Laboratory Directors • Updated disease databases and wrote disease descriptions for counseling notes • Team member on company test compendium with interdepartmental teams • Sales presentation to client on Diagnostic pediatric epilepsy and autism testing • Team member of Diagnostic testing committee for creating new genetic tests • Tele-Genetic Counseling of ACMG secondary findings • Created SOPS, internal education materials, and client-facing requisition forms • Hotline call customer service & subject matter expert for hotline etiquette training • Training new Laboratory genetic counselors & supervising genetic counseling students • Completed pharmacogenetics online course Show less



NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pediatric and Prenatal Certified Genetic Counselor

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2019

  • Genetic counselor for pediatrics, adults and high-risk prenatal patients • Genetic counselor for the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic • Provided genetic counseling and consented for testing on karyotype, microarray, single gene testing, panels and whole exome sequencing for pediatric and adult patients • Provided genetic counseling and consented for testing on CVS, amniocentesis, cell free fetal DNA, maternal serum screening, chromosome, microarray and carrier screening for prenatal patients… Show more • Genetic counselor for pediatrics, adults and high-risk prenatal patients • Genetic counselor for the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic • Provided genetic counseling and consented for testing on karyotype, microarray, single gene testing, panels and whole exome sequencing for pediatric and adult patients • Provided genetic counseling and consented for testing on CVS, amniocentesis, cell free fetal DNA, maternal serum screening, chromosome, microarray and carrier screening for prenatal patients • Obtained medical, social, and family histories • Provided psychosocial support and counseling • Performed preauthorizations for genetic testing • Presented at case conferences • Supervised genetic counseling students from Sarah Lawrence College and Long Island University Graduate Programs • Laboratory liaison Show less • Genetic counselor for pediatrics, adults and high-risk prenatal patients • Genetic counselor for the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic • Provided genetic counseling and consented for testing on karyotype, microarray, single gene testing, panels and whole exome sequencing for pediatric and adult patients • Provided genetic counseling and consented for testing on CVS, amniocentesis, cell free fetal DNA, maternal serum screening, chromosome, microarray and carrier screening for prenatal patients… Show more • Genetic counselor for pediatrics, adults and high-risk prenatal patients • Genetic counselor for the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic • Provided genetic counseling and consented for testing on karyotype, microarray, single gene testing, panels and whole exome sequencing for pediatric and adult patients • Provided genetic counseling and consented for testing on CVS, amniocentesis, cell free fetal DNA, maternal serum screening, chromosome, microarray and carrier screening for prenatal patients • Obtained medical, social, and family histories • Provided psychosocial support and counseling • Performed preauthorizations for genetic testing • Presented at case conferences • Supervised genetic counseling students from Sarah Lawrence College and Long Island University Graduate Programs • Laboratory liaison Show less



Metropolitan Hospital

• Greece
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Genetic Counselor

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Genetic counselor for high risk prenatal, pediatric and cancer patients • Provided genetic counseling and consented for testing on CVS, amniocentesis, cell free fetal DNA, maternal serum screening, karyotype, microarray and carrier screening • Provided genetic counseling for testing on hereditary cancer syndromes • Obtained medical, social, and family histories, provided psychosocial support and counseling • Performed preauthorizations for genetic testing • Worked… Show more • Genetic counselor for high risk prenatal, pediatric and cancer patients • Provided genetic counseling and consented for testing on CVS, amniocentesis, cell free fetal DNA, maternal serum screening, karyotype, microarray and carrier screening • Provided genetic counseling for testing on hereditary cancer syndromes • Obtained medical, social, and family histories, provided psychosocial support and counseling • Performed preauthorizations for genetic testing • Worked independently as the sole genetic counselor Show less • Genetic counselor for high risk prenatal, pediatric and cancer patients • Provided genetic counseling and consented for testing on CVS, amniocentesis, cell free fetal DNA, maternal serum screening, karyotype, microarray and carrier screening • Provided genetic counseling for testing on hereditary cancer syndromes • Obtained medical, social, and family histories, provided psychosocial support and counseling • Performed preauthorizations for genetic testing • Worked… Show more • Genetic counselor for high risk prenatal, pediatric and cancer patients • Provided genetic counseling and consented for testing on CVS, amniocentesis, cell free fetal DNA, maternal serum screening, karyotype, microarray and carrier screening • Provided genetic counseling for testing on hereditary cancer syndromes • Obtained medical, social, and family histories, provided psychosocial support and counseling • Performed preauthorizations for genetic testing • Worked independently as the sole genetic counselor Show less



NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Genetic Counselor

  • Feb 2014 - May 2014

  Student genetic counselor in pediatrics and prenatal. Explained cell free fetal DNA, amniocentesis, CVS, blood serum screening, and carrier screening for SMA and Fragile X syndrome to prenatal patients. Took medical history, pregnancy history and pedigree for prenatal and pediatric patients. Facilitated informed consent for genetic testing. Student genetic counselor in pediatrics and prenatal. Explained cell free fetal DNA, amniocentesis, CVS, blood serum screening, and carrier screening for SMA and Fragile X syndrome to prenatal patients. Took medical history, pregnancy history and pedigree for prenatal and pediatric patients. Facilitated informed consent for genetic testing.



Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Elmhurst Hospital Center

• Queens, NY

• Student Genetic Counselor

  • Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  Student genetic counselor as a prenatal genetic counselor. Took medical, pregnancy, and family histories. Explained testing options including blood serum screening, CVS, amniocentesis and NIPS. Independently ran full sessions with patients who are referred for AMA, sonogram findings, known genetic diseases, and multiple miscarriages. Facilitated informed consent for genetic testing. Student genetic counselor as a prenatal genetic counselor. Took medical, pregnancy, and family histories. Explained testing options including blood serum screening, CVS, amniocentesis and NIPS. Independently ran full sessions with patients who are referred for AMA, sonogram findings, known genetic diseases, and multiple miscarriages. Facilitated informed consent for genetic testing.



St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

• New York, NY

• Student Genetic Counselor

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

  Student genetic counselor in pediatrics and prenatal. Explained NIPS, amniocentesis, CVS, and blood serum options to prenatal patients. Took medical history, pregnancy history and pedigree for prenatal and pediatric patients. Facilitated informed consent for genetic testing. Student genetic counselor in pediatrics and prenatal. Explained NIPS, amniocentesis, CVS, and blood serum options to prenatal patients. Took medical history, pregnancy history and pedigree for prenatal and pediatric patients. Facilitated informed consent for genetic testing.



Maimonides Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Genetic Counselor

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Student genetic counselor at Maimonides Cancer Center. Explained cancer genetics, molecular genetic testing and surveillance protocols to patients. Provided genetic counseling for molecular genetic testing for cancer predisposing genes. Facilitated informed consent for genetic testing. Student genetic counselor at Maimonides Cancer Center. Explained cancer genetics, molecular genetic testing and surveillance protocols to patients. Provided genetic counseling for molecular genetic testing for cancer predisposing genes. Facilitated informed consent for genetic testing.



Maimonides Cancer Center

• Greater New York City Area

• Genetic Counseling Volunteer

  • Jul 2011 - Nov 2011

  Volunteer with Cancer Genetic Counselor. Met patients who are interested in genetic testing for BRCA1 & BRCA2 genes. Set up patient data bases for the Cancer Center’s Social Worker. Performed administrative work. Volunteer with Cancer Genetic Counselor. Met patients who are interested in genetic testing for BRCA1 & BRCA2 genes. Set up patient data bases for the Cancer Center’s Social Worker. Performed administrative work.



Alternative Medicine on Capitol Hill

• Greater Denver Area

• Administrative Assistant/Office Manager/Data Entry

  • Oct 2009 - Jan 2011

  Greeted patients, created patient data base, updated patient files, talked in depth with ill patients, and performed administrative work. Greeted patients, created patient data base, updated patient files, talked in depth with ill patients, and performed administrative work.



Denver Zoological Foundation

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Large Mammal Intern

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  Daily husbandry for Large Mammals at the Denver Zoo. Assisted in daily record keeping. Interacted with the public, answered questions about Large Mammals. Daily husbandry for Large Mammals at the Denver Zoo. Assisted in daily record keeping. Interacted with the public, answered questions about Large Mammals.



ElephantStay

• Thailand

• Elephant Intern

  • Sep 2008 - Nov 2008

  Daily husbandry in a free contact situation with Asian Elephants. Lived at the Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Took part in daily nutrition, training, riding, cleaning, and bathing of eight female elephants. Daily husbandry in a free contact situation with Asian Elephants. Lived at the Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Took part in daily nutrition, training, riding, cleaning, and bathing of eight female elephants.



Zoo New England

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Children's Zoo Extern

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Daily husbandry of animals. Managed the petting zoo, and supervised trainees and volunteers. Prepared daily reports on health and observation of farm animals. Gave daily Keeper Talks to the public. Interacted with the public and answered questions. Daily husbandry of animals. Managed the petting zoo, and supervised trainees and volunteers. Prepared daily reports on health and observation of farm animals. Gave daily Keeper Talks to the public. Interacted with the public and answered questions.



Downtown Aquarium

• Mammal and Bird Internship

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Training and husbandry of River Otters and Aves. Preformed daily record keeping on animal health, training and observation and interacted with the public Training and husbandry of River Otters and Aves. Preformed daily record keeping on animal health, training and observation and interacted with the public



Colorado State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Internship

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2006