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Olivia Duffy

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United Kingdom
Studied Infectious Diseases at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Studied Public Health at University of Alabama
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Joined June 13, 2023

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English
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Spanish
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About
Nice to meet you! I’m Olivia, a skilled Public Health Coordinator specializing in HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Tobacco Cessation, Harm Reduction, and other Infectious Diseases. I have a demonstrated history of working with all demographics and experience in monitoring and implementing programs. I have a well-rounded skill set in practice management, Event Planning, Organizational Outreach, Health Education and Promotion, Disease Transmission and Prevention, Advocacy, Data Entry, Data Collection, Training, Leadership, Adaptability, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Confidence, Communication, Microsoft Suite, STATA and Google Suite. As a coordinator, I have practical expertise in networking with people as I have made many connections throughout all the boroughs of New York City. I lead on implementing new projects for my team, scheduling and organizing HIV education events, and supervising a group of 6 Health educators. The Types of Positions I am looking for are Data Analysts, Research Associate, Public Health Advisor, and Epidemiologists . I am interested in vaccine research, particularly HIV, Malaria, and Tuberculosis. I am in the Master of Science program in Infectious Diseases through the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine/ University of LondonNice to meet you! I’m Olivia, a skilled Public Health Coordinator specializing in HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Tobacco Cessation, Harm Reduction, and other Infectious Diseases. I have a demonstrated history of working with all demographics and experience in monitoring and implementing programs. I have a well-rounded skill set in practice management, Event Planning, Organizational Outreach, Health Education and Promotion, Disease Transmission and Prevention, Advocacy, Data Entry, Data Collection, Training, Leadership, Adaptability, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Confidence, Communication, Microsoft Suite, STATA and Google Suite. As a coordinator, I have practical expertise in networking with people as I have made many connections throughout all the boroughs of New York City. I lead on implementing new projects for my team, scheduling and organizing HIV education events, and supervising a group of 6 Health educators. The Types of Positions I am looking for are Data Analysts, Research Associate, Public Health Advisor, and Epidemiologists . I am interested in vaccine research, particularly HIV, Malaria, and Tuberculosis. I am in the Master of Science program in Infectious Diseases through the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine/ University of London
Experience
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Argus Community Inc
Mar 2021 – Jan 2023
New York
Program Coordinator
• Coordinated 25+ HIV& HCV testing/ education events a month for three Federally Funded HIV Testing Grant programs in the Burroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn & Queens • Partnered with Multiple Pharmaceutical Companies to train staff on Drug Treatments, Prevention Methods and Rapid Tests. • Supervised a staff of Four Health Educators • Trained Three Grant Programs at the start of employment on the services They provide as well as HIV and HCV basics. • Liaised with various external and Internal organizations in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. • Increased the number of partnering organizations wanting CATCH services during the Pandemic by 73% • Screened and interviewed New Candidates for Health Educator Positions in order to grow department • Work alongside SAMSHA Grant funders by tracking deadlines and improving budgets and changes,
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Argus Community Inc
Oct 2019 – Mar 2021
New York
Health Educator
• Administered 40+ HIV/Hep C Tests each month and exceeded testing quota for grant year. • Conducted Multiple Health Education Group sessions a week on Topics of HIV, HCV, STIs, Tobacco Cessation, COVID-19, Harm Reduction other relevant Public Health Topics. • Created Educational Material for clients through Presentations and Pamphlets. • Trained Partnering Organizations staff on COVID-19 and preventive measures. • Collected Data from Clients who were testing for HIV and HCV • Implemented and ran the program’s 3 Social Media Platforms and podcast so that our initiatives and education can be easily accessible and reach broader audiences to increase our encounters.
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Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
Feb 2019 – Oct 2019
New York
Wellness Intern
• Worked alongside Wellness Officer and Wellness Nurse and hosted events for the Harlem Community • Helped with group discussions regarding cardiovascular health and Tobacco Cessation • Implemented events for Youth such as Zumba dance classes and Making slime events to show the importance of Physical and Mental Health • Ran the Wellness Center's Social Media Platforms by posting Pictures from past events and promoting the services
Education
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Oct 2021 – Present
Masters of Science, Infectious Diseases
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University of Alabama
Aug 2015 – Aug 2018
Bachelors of Science, Public Health