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Jose Agostini

6005 Oak Park Cir NE Atlanta

Summary

Recent graduate of Emory University with master's degrees in Public Health and Bioethics. Experience in local and state health agencies in outbreak and COVID-19 response. Served as a health department team supervisor and liaison to local healthcare facilities. Adept at problem solving, conducting research, and collaborating with team members to implement solutions.

Knowledgeable communicable disease specialist with strong foundation in epidemiological research and analysis. Contributed to research on disease patterns and public health interventions. Demonstrated proficiency in statistical software and data interpretation, with keen ability to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Communicable Disease Specialist

DeKalb Public Health
10.2024 - Current
  • Served as HIV/STD liaison to the DeKalb County Jail
  • Conducted HIV/STD testing and education in community
  • Contributed to data analysis projects

Graduate Student Research Assistant

PRISM Health, Rollins School of Public Health
11.2022 - 05.2025
  • Drafted materials related to research projects for publication and community partners
  • Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes
  • Managed databases and input data to update records

Biological Scientist IV (COVID-19 Team Lead)

Florida Department of Health - Leon County
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Liaison to LTCFs, investigating and mitigating outbreaks
  • Worked to achieve high vaccination rates among staff and residents of local LTCFs.
  • COVID-19 Investigation Team Leader
  • Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners

COVID-19 Hotline Operator, Contact Tracer, and Test Site Manager

Florida Department of Health - Leon County
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Provided health related guidance to community members calling the COVID-19 Hotline
  • Investigated and monitored cases and contacts of COVID-19 for symptom progression
  • Maintained a safe working environment by infection control guidelines and protocols.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.

STI Disease Intervention Specialist

Florida Department of Health - Leon County
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Performed and recorded STD, HIV, and syphilis testing throughout the community
  • Reduced disease transmission by providing education and counseling to individuals at risk for infection or transmission.

Education

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology -

Emory University
05.2025

Master of Arts - Bioethics -

Emory University
05.2025

Bachelor of Social Work -

Florida State University
05.2020

Skills

  • Data collection and organization
  • Academic Writing
  • File Management
  • Fieldwork experience
  • Outbreak investigation
  • Health Promotion Strategies
  • Infection control measures
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Communicable Disease Specialist

DeKalb Public Health
10.2024 - Current

Graduate Student Research Assistant

PRISM Health, Rollins School of Public Health
11.2022 - 05.2025

Biological Scientist IV (COVID-19 Team Lead)

Florida Department of Health - Leon County
08.2020 - 07.2022

COVID-19 Hotline Operator, Contact Tracer, and Test Site Manager

Florida Department of Health - Leon County
03.2020 - 08.2020

STI Disease Intervention Specialist

Florida Department of Health - Leon County
01.2020 - 03.2020

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology -

Emory University

Master of Arts - Bioethics -

Emory University

Bachelor of Social Work -

Florida State University

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