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Domenica Rivera

@domenicarivera

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Senior epidemiologist and data analyst who turns surveillance data into actionable public health interventions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead epidemiological and data analytics work—improving surveillance systems, strengthening study design, and delivering measurable public health impact through evidence-based interventions and clear reporting.

I’m an analytical, detail-oriented epidemiologist and data analyst with five years of experience designing, conducting, and analyzing epidemiological and clinical studies. I specialize in public health surveillance, outbreak investigation, infection control, and clinical research—translating complex data into evidence-based interventions for population health improvement.

At the Florida Department of Health (Pinellas County), I lead reportable-disease investigations, streamline surveillance validation, and improve data utility through program evaluation metrics. I’ve achieved a 25% efficiency gain in outbreak identification, implemented infection control protocols with an 83% compliance rate, and increased targeted interventions for underserved communities by 35%.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Epidemiologist

Florida Department of Health - Pinellas County

Sep 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years)

Led epidemiological investigations for all reportable diseases in Pinellas County, tracking and containing public health threats. Streamlined COVID-19 and MPox surveillance data validation to reduce outbreak identification time by 25%, and developed infection control protocols for 30+ long-term care facilities, hospitals, and schools achieving 83% compliance.

Disease Surveillance Outbreak Investigation COVID 19 MPox Case Surveillance SAS R

Biological Scientist IV

Florida Department of Health - Pinellas County

Apr 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 5 months)

Increased laboratory operational efficiency by creating and implementing 8 SOPs for sample processing and analysis, improving performance by 20%. Reduced average case investigation time by designing a COVID-19 case identification and prioritization database with a 40% efficiency gain, and mentored a 20-member team to maintain 100% readiness for rapid response.

SOPs laboratory operations Outbreak Investigation Database Design Case Investigation Workflows Team Leadership Data Quality Assurance Clinical Data Analysis SPSS

Biological Scientist III

Florida Department of Health - Pinellas County

Sep 2020 - Apr 2021 (7 months)

Managed 500+ high-priority cases during a 7-month surge by conducting comprehensive case investigations and contact tracing interviews. Achieved 99.5% data fidelity through rigorous data cleaning and accuracy checks, improved patient compliance by an estimated 30% with culturally sensitive guidance, and reduced regulatory reporting time by ~10 hours per week.

Case Investigation Contact Tracing Data Cleaning Surveillance Systems Regulatory Reporting SPSS

Research Coordinator

Indian River State College

Sep 2018 - May 2019 (8 months)

Ensured 100% compliance across active research protocols by developing audit-ready project documentation and successfully navigating an external review. Accelerated data analysis by 15% for three genomic studies through efficient management of key data collection systems, and reduced onboarding time by three weeks by training four new lab technicians in advanced cell culture and genomic assay tech

Research Protocol Compliance CRFs & Inventory Management Cell Culture Project Coordination