Jeremiah Ponce
Epidemiologist at City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Become a Six Sigma Yellow Belt
LinkedInMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Interpersonal Communication
Project Management InstituteMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
Management & Strategy InstituteMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
LinkedInMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve, and Control Tools
Project Management InstituteMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma: Define and Measure Tools
National Association of State Boards of AccountancyMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Learning Minitab
LinkedInMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Process Improvement Foundations
Project Management InstituteMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management: Healthcare Projects
Project Management InstituteMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Root Cause Analysis: Getting to the Root of Business Problems
Project Management InstituteMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Six Sigma Foundations
Project Management InstituteMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Google Data Analysis with R Programming
CourseraFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
SAMHD Introductory to Quality Improvement Using the PDSA Cycle
City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health DistrictDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Case Tracking and Epidemiology Tools
FEMANov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Communicating Effectively in an Emergency
FEMANov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Contact Tracing for Transmissible Infectious Disease
FEMANov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Emergency Communication Methods
FEMANov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Federal, State, and Local Roles in Medical Emergency Response
FEMANov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Hazardous Materials Personal Protective Equipment Determination and Considerations
FEMANov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Pathogens of Special Concern
FEMANov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Psychological Preparedness for Responders
FEMANov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
An Introduction to the National Incident Management System IS-00700.b
FEMASep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response IS-00200.c
FEMASep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
FEMASep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
National Response Framework, An Introduction IS-00800.d
FEMASep, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Epidemiologist
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Sep 2022 - Present
•Educate patients regarding COVID-19 and best practices to prevent the spread of infectious diseases utilizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Metro Health approved resources •Conduct medical record abstractions on a regular basis and maintain records on NBS NEDSS for data analysis •Regularly interview PUIs for contact tracing purposes and incorporate preventative measures to mitigate spread of viral outbreaks •Educate patients regarding COVID-19 and best practices to prevent the spread of infectious diseases utilizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Metro Health approved resources •Conduct medical record abstractions on a regular basis and maintain records on NBS NEDSS for data analysis •Regularly interview PUIs for contact tracing purposes and incorporate preventative measures to mitigate spread of viral outbreaks
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Agriculture Specialist
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May 2022 - Sep 2022
•Expertly identified and discovered potential violations of U.S. import policies specifically in regard to agricultural and animal products •Detected, assessed, and intercepted on a regular basis pests that could potentially compromise the integrity of American agriculture •Regularly interacted with the public and effectively communicated policies in regard to intercepted or prohibited items •Expertly identified and discovered potential violations of U.S. import policies specifically in regard to agricultural and animal products •Detected, assessed, and intercepted on a regular basis pests that could potentially compromise the integrity of American agriculture •Regularly interacted with the public and effectively communicated policies in regard to intercepted or prohibited items
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CDC Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Case investigator
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Aug 2020 - May 2022
•Aided in the recording of COVID-19 cases at Hidalgo County Health and Human Services •Focused on the most vulnerable members of society, mainly the geriatrics, and aided nursing homes in proper safety methods •Provided weekly vaccine updates based on research from various sources •Became extremely knowledgeable on the virus, its transmission, and the official CDC guideline recommendations •Aided in the recording of COVID-19 cases at Hidalgo County Health and Human Services •Focused on the most vulnerable members of society, mainly the geriatrics, and aided nursing homes in proper safety methods •Provided weekly vaccine updates based on research from various sources •Became extremely knowledgeable on the virus, its transmission, and the official CDC guideline recommendations
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USDA
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Insect production worker
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
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The Home Depot
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Mar 2016 - Mar 2020
Made sales, helped customers with any questions about home improvement, maintained contact between manufacturer and customer. Made sales, helped customers with any questions about home improvement, maintained contact between manufacturer and customer.
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Education
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology with focus in medicine, minor in health -
South Texas College
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies -
Psja North Early College High School
High School Diploma