Omar Ortega-Díaz
San Juan
Summary
Master of Science (MS) student specializing in Epidemiology and holding a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology with an interest in research in biological fields, involving both administrative and technical aspects. Experience in public health research, disease surveillance, and biostatistics, combined with skills gained as a professor, such as curriculum development, student mentorship, and effective communication of complex concepts. I am pursuing a challenging position where I can utilize my expertise in epidemiological methods, data analysis, and interpretation to aid evidence-based decision-making, support public health initiatives, and positively influence population health.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor of Chemistry
DE-Dr. Agustí Stahl
Bayamón
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Attended professional conferences to stay abreast of developments in the field of chemistry.
- Reviewed and revised course syllabi to ensure up-to-date material was covered.
- Prepared lectures for classes, including PowerPoint slides and other visual aids.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and guest speakers for students interested in chemistry-related topics.
- Collaborated with colleagues from other departments to develop interdisciplinary teaching initiatives.
- Entered data into online student information system to report information.
- Assessed student academic levels for appropriate lesson planning.
Quality Control Technician
Abbott
Arecibo
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Inspected incoming material for conformity to established requirements prior to acceptance into inventory.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes to increase efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records on product inspection results and reported findings to management team.
- Utilized a variety of measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, gauges and other precision tools.
- Monitored production processes for quality control purposes, ensuring that all work is completed according to established standards.
- Collaborated with production personnel concerning any changes made during the manufacturing process which could affect product quality or reliability.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections of components, assemblies, and products to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Provided technical support to other departments as needed.
Sales Associate
Hot Topic
San Juan
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Sacred Heart University
San Juan, Puerto Rico05-2019
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
San Juan, Puerto RicoSkills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Deductive Reasoning
- Data visualization, quantitative and qualitative designs, statistical analysis
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
- Google Sheets, Docs, Forms, Meets
- Phyton, RStudio, RMarkdown, RGIS, SPSS, STATA, WinBugs, EPI info, OpenEpi
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- CITI Human Research and Social/Behavioral Research (Expires: May 2027).
- CITI Biosafety Complete Training Series (Expires: May 2025).
- CITI GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research (Expires: May 2025).
- CITI HIPS 2 and HIPS for Students and Instructors.
- Course of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applied to Health Disparities Research.
- Course of Astma Basics- American Lung Association
- Course of Introduction to COVID-19: methods for detection, prevention, response, and control.
- Course of Pediatric and adult first aid, CPR and AED.
- Course of Emergency and Disaster Management.
Research Experience
- June 2022-July 2022. Research Assistant/ Comprehensive Cancer Center- University of Puerto Rico- Medical Science Campus Principal Investigador/Supervisor: Dr. Ana P. Ortiz Martínez Research: Optimization of detection algorithms for high-grade cervical and anal squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) in people living with HIV in California, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Also known as CAMPO.
- August 2021- May 2022. Professor's research assistant Dr. Juan Carlos Reyes. Assisted in the proposal for ASSMCA to address the short- and long-term health complications of vaping in Puerto Rico.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professor of Chemistry
DE-Dr. Agustí Stahl
08.2023 - 05.2024
Quality Control Technician
Abbott
10.2019 - 04.2021
Sales Associate
Hot Topic
11.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Sacred Heart University
Master of Science - Epidemiology
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
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