Jesse Vazquez-Alvarez
San Juan
Summary
Epidemiologist adept at strategic planning and crisis management, I leveraged data analysis and staff development skills to enhance public health initiatives at the Puerto Rico Department of Health. Achieved significant improvements in COVID-19 surveillance and response, demonstrating strong leadership and a commitment to public safety. Prepared to present data dissemination to audiences. Seasoned at managing detailed testing and documentation, preparing reports on scientific investigations, studies and projects. Highly focused and dedicated to ensuring the integrity of work. Computer Literate. Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Planning
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
11.2024 - Current
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Identified and communicated needs while developing detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive improvements.
- Provided technical assistance to local health departments regarding best practices for effective implementation of public health initiatives.
- Conducted literature reviews to stay abreast of new developments in epidemiology and related fields.
Special Assistant I
Puerto Rico Department of Health
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Worked directly for the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations of Puerto Rico to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of public health.
- Responsible for the active surveillance of COVID-19 in the Correctional Population; including but not limited to: antigen testing for incarcerated populations, employed populations· depending on need.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Sustained daily reports with the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
- Trained case investigators on how to conduct daily surveillance and case investigation.
Special Surveillance Coordinator
Puerto Rico Department of Health
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Responsible for the surveillance of COVID-19 in the Homeless population; including but not limited to: antigen testing for Homeless and Sheltered populations depending on need.
- Reviewed and developed daily reports of active COVID-19 cases.
- Developed a Master Database for all COVID-19 cases for the Homeless population.
- Sustained monthly meetings with other departments such as ASSMCA, Family Department and Center of Diseases Control and Prevention.
- Responsible of COVID-19 case investigation for Homes for Minors.
- Incorporated evidence-based approaches into program planning by synthesizing available literature on relevant topics.
- Developed surveillance systems that monitored trends in morbidity and mortality rates over time.
- Monitored and reported incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.
- Participated in public health education campaigns to raise awareness of preventive measures against the spread of infectious diseases.
- Conducted outbreak investigations to determine the source of diseases and appropriate control measures.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Universidad De Puerto Rico Recinto De Ciencias Med
San Juan06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez
Gurabo, Puerto Rico07-2018
High School Diploma -
ARAC
Caguas 05-2012
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Daily production reports
- Individual accountability
- Meeting facilitation
- Crisis management
- Budgeting expertise
- Data analysis
- Consulting
- Staff development, coordination and management
- Plan, develop, administer, and interpret an epidemiological investigation
Certification
- Innovations in Teamwork for Health Care, Harvard Business School -Online - [4 months] 2024
Timeline
Assistant Director of Planning
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
11.2024 - Current
Special Assistant I
Puerto Rico Department of Health
09.2022 - 10.2024
Special Surveillance Coordinator
Puerto Rico Department of Health
08.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Universidad De Puerto Rico Recinto De Ciencias Med
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez
High School Diploma -
ARAC
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