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Hillsborough CountySafety Specialist
Aug. 2024• Performs workplace safety inspections to ensure compliance with appropriate safety programs and assist in identifying unsafe operations and/or business practices, to include determination if Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH) situations are present or have the potential to be present, and provide direction on the required corrective actions to abate the hazards based on OSHA standards.
• Serves as Safety Officer during Emergency Operations Center activation (Hurricane Helene 2024 and Hurricane Milton 2024)
• Provides oversight and guidance of the monthly safety self-inspection program and supports Safety Action Council (SAC) representatives in the completion of these duties.
• Assist in overall safety program development and implementation to include the creation and implementation of documents, forms, checklists and SOPs based on safety regulations for inspection purposes.
• Investigates accidents, to include industrial accidents, causing injuries to employees and/or the public or loss to the County. Evaluates the causes of accidents, reviews loss analysis and develops recommendations for modifications in the work environment or procedural changes.
• Analyses accident data to identify trends, repeat offenders and cost estimates as related to accidents and coordinates with the County Workers Compensation Program processing worker compensation claims.
• Provides safety and health training to ensures policies, procedures and standards are understood and followed.
• Develop, design and present safety & health training programs, courses and associated materials based on OSHA and serves as a lead trainer for all county departments’ required safety training needs. Trains and/or facilitates training programs on topics such as but not limited to, Hazard Communications, Confined Space, Excavation/Trenching, Scaffolding, Hot Work, Forklift, Respiratory Protection, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), First-Aid/CPR, AEDs, and Blood-borne Pathogens etc.
NYU School of Global Public HealthCourse Assistant
Sep. 2023 - May. 2024Course assistant for the "Management of Public Health Disasters" course (GPH-GU 5270), taught by Dr.Robyn Gershon, in the NYU School of Global Public Health. This course introduces basic principles and practices of public health disaster management. Students explore threat and hazard identification, mitigation (prevention), preparedness, response, and recovery, and apply their new skills and knowledge to address a wide range of natural and man- made disaster events of concern to public health. The course includes legal/ethical considerations, psychological impacts of disasters, community resiliency, planning for the needs of vulnerable populations, the role of community-based organizations, including faith based organizations, and other topics relevant to disaster management. For the culminating project for this course, students develop a disaster plan (the equivalent of an annex) for their local (or hypothetical) Department of Health. Students also complete on-line FEMA ICS certification training as part of this course.
NYU Applied Global Public Health InitiativeDirector
May. 2023 - Mar. 2024New York, United StatesThis service-based, project-centered initiative focuses on global public health research collaborating with outside organizations such as UNICEF, the Pan American Health Organization, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and WHEELS Global Foundation to name a few. As co-director Hyacinth works closely with the project managers, lab advisor, and faculty mentor to manage and oversee the logistics and operations of the lab. Responsibilities include lab member recruitment, development of lab materials, writing lab communications, attendance tracking, and project management. In addition to her responsibilities as co-director, Hyacinth continues to work as a team member on the Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (AYSRH) and Climate Change project. This project examines the intersectionality of youth health and climate change, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)Graduate Student Intern
May. 2023 - Aug. 2023Durham, North Carolina, United StatesCompleted the National Institute of Health's Summer Internship Program (SIP) at the NIEHS Fertility and Reproductive Health department within the Epidemiology Branch. After completion of the internship, Hyacinth continues to work on a manuscript with NIEHS mentors. Preceptors: Anne Marie Jukic, PhD and Anita Subramanian PhD • Used programming language, R, to analyze an NHANES dataset with over 39,000 observations for a descriptive epidemiology research project
• Generated an abstract and a scientific poster presented at the NIEHS poster day
• Participated in the summer "Three-Minute Communications Challenge: So fellows, what type of research do you work on?"
Manhattan Community Board 3Mental Health Consultant
Jan. 2023 - May. 2023New York, New York, United StatesWorks with the Board as a consultant creating a database and map of mental health resources and programs that are located within and serve Manhattan Community District 3. The information will give the community board a picture of existing mental health resources in order to advocate for additional mental health programming for the district and informing the Board’s District Needs Statement. Additionally, the map/database will serve as an important resource used by community members, local organizations and providers when searching for mental health programs and resources.
NYU Applied Global Public Health InitiativeGraduate Research Assistant
Jan. 2023 - May. 2023New York, United StatesWorked with the Applied Global Public Health Initiative (AGPHI) overseen by Dr. Chris Dickey. This service-based, project-centered initiative focuses on global public health research collaborating with outside organizations. Hyacinth worked on the Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (AYSRH) and Climate Change project. This project examines the intersectionality of youth health and climate change, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
UNDPClimate Fellow
Nov. 2022 - Oct. 2023New York, New York, United States• Conducted a cross-disciplinary analysis to establish evidence and rationale for gendered approaches to health and energy transitions. Using the policy and programme portfolio of UNDP’s gender, health, NCE and sustainable energy work.
• Evaluated the degree to which health is considered in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and commitments made at COP27 and within the UNDP technical assistance portfolio, identifying a typology and case studies as appropriate. Developed this information into meaningful metrics, stories, and descriptions that can contribute to a variety of knowledge products.
• Developed country case studies to understand and provide policy recommendations for strengthening health (pollution) and climate commitments in regard to promoting health equity, sustainability and wellbeing. Evaluated the fiscal, legislative, governance, interventions, tools, and practices and their policy pathways. Focus on particular sectors and sites as appropriate.
New York UniversityGraduate Research Student
Oct. 2022 - May. 2023Hyacinth worked with Dr.Donna Shelley's Evidence to Global Impact Lab collaborating with other students to develop strategies to move the best evidence into public policies, health systems, and communities to improve public health impact by advancing tobacco policy implementation and sustainability. Particular focus on advocacy as it related to NYC Int. No. 577
Suncoast Rust ControlEnvironment, Health and Safety Manager
May. 2022 - Aug. 2024
Weill Cornell MedicineClinical Research Assistant
May. 2022 - Jul. 2022• Supported the clinical trial office in data management for three disease groups that had roughly a year of backlog, in compliance with federal regulations, GCP guidelines, and internal policies. • Worked closely with the Multiple Myeloma research team on data input and data entry query resolution. • Navigated EPIC and sponsor EDCs (Firecrest, iMedidata, etc) with proficiency
Northwell HealthClinical Research Coordinator
Apr. 2022 - Mar. 2023New Hyde Park, New York, United States• Coordinated the daily activities for the research trials within the gastrointestinal division of pediatrics at Cohen Children's Medical Center. • Recruited study participants and conducted follow-up visits • Reviewed and developed a familiarity with the protocols, e.g., study proceedings and timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, gastrointestinal point-of-care testing. • Worked with the PI to develop and implement recruitment strategies in accordance with IRB requirements and approvals.
• Performed venipuncture on study participants; collected, processed and shipped specimens according to protocol and HAZMAT and IATA training requirements. • Submitted regulatory documents to Institutional Review Board • Pursued additional professional development through PREP courses, the research mentor program and GreenBERG membership
DocGoCOVID-19 Response Medical Contractor
Mar. 2022 - Apr. 2022• Contracted to assist with implementing COVID protocol aboard cruise ships
• Performed PCR testing on a large flow of samples and performed low complexity nasal swabs, quality controlled results, and took remedial action when indicated
• Followed all safety, infection control, and OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen guidelines
University of South FloridaResearch Support Specialist
Sep. 2021 - Mar. 2022Tampa, Florida, United States• Coordinated and served as project lead or direct support to lead for special projects and initiatives for the overall good of the projects and grants. • Oversaw screening, enrollment and retention of study participants, coordinated study visits, submitted regulatory documents, ensured quality of data collected throughout the research study, and implemented the procedures and activities of the assigned study protocols, according to all applicable regulations and regulatory compliance, under the direction of Principal Investigator.
• Collected, processed and shipped research specimens. Maintained certification in bio-hazardous materials shipping. • Coordinated, prepared and participated in monitoring visits, internal and external audits.
University of South FloridaResearch Support Assistant
Mar. 2021 - Sep. 2021United States• Assist with clinical research studies being conducted in the USF Diabetes & Endocrinology Center
• Determine subject eligibility and recruit potential subjects
• Schedule on-site visits and consent subjects according to the IRB/protocol approved methodologies
• Process laboratory specimens and ship hazardous materials according to IATA regulations
• Maintain accurate record of laboratory supplies for active research studies
• Keep up-to-date site staff training and sponsor-required training
MaximusDual Healthcare Customer Service Representative
Dec. 2020 - Mar. 2021• Performed all of the duties of a Customer Service Representative within both the Medicare platform • Maintained compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies and procedures
MaximusHealthcare Customer Service Representative
Sep. 2020 - Dec. 2020• Provided responses to telephone inquiries about the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace in a courteous and professional manner, using pre-scripted responses
• Assisted caller(s) with filling out online applications and submitting electronically to plan provider for processing.
• Performed all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies and procedures
• Consistently ranked in team’s top tenth percentile for CSAT scores and schedule adherence
UF/IFASLaboratory Technician in Plant Pathology Lab
Jul. 2019 - Jul. 2020UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research Center• Worked in laboratory, greenhouse, growth rooms, and the field • Prepared and autoclaved tissue culture media and selective media
• Molecular biological analysis (sample collection, DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, etc.)
• Concentrated focus on the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. Lycopersici, the fungal species Colletotrichum, and the bacteria Xanthomonas sp.
Suncoast CompostOrganics Collection & Composting
Nov. 2018 - Mar. 2020Riverview, FL• Weekly material collection from households and businesses across the Tampa
Bay area following a set route
• Emptied organics receptacles and cleaned as necessary
• Recorded pounds of material collected from each pick-up location
• Helped process compost including our modified static aerobic piles & black soldier fly system
• Educated guests on waste diversion and collected organics during zero waste events
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