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Marina D’Amato

@marinadamato

Public health program coordinator at Florida Department of Health in Pasco County, implementing CORE and overseeing overdose prevention projects.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a position in a fast-paced environment that builds a lasting relationship in public and overall health, beauty, and mental health wellness, including addiction recovery and harm reduction for the community I serve.

At Florida Department of Health in Pasco County, I implemented the CORE program and oversaw overdose prevention projects, including OD2A and OD2A-S. I built and maintained working relationships with community partners and local authorities, and provided technical assistance and compliance monitoring.

At V.A.R.K, I coordinate patient intake and lead phlebotomy operations, supporting access to infectious disease care. My work also includes peer outreach, harm reduction, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, and connecting community members with care and resources.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Intake Coordinator/Lead Phlebotomist

Current

V.A.R.K

Oct 2025 - Present (1 year)

Coordinated patient intake processes, managed EMR data, and supervised phlebotomy operations. Provided compassionate patient care and ensured accurate specimen handling.

Patient Intake EMR Medical Terminology Phlebotomy Venipuncture Capillary Draws Infection Control Specimen Collection Patient Care Team Leadership Training Documentation

Peer Outreach Specialist

Recovery Epicenter Foundation

Apr 2025 - Nov 2025 (7 months)

Provided peer-led outreach and recovery support to individuals affected by substance use. Distributed essentials, linked clients to care, and supported overdose prevention through naloxone distribution.

Peer Support Outreach Harm Reduction Naloxone Distribution Community Engagement Resource Navigation Documentation Communication Skills Empathy

Health Care Representative/Health Education Consultant/Program Manager

Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

Apr 2017 - Apr 2025 (8 years)

Managed HIV/HCV testing, ADAP case management, and community outreach. Coordinated COVID-19 vaccination planning and oversaw OD2A and CORE programs.

HIV Testing HCV Testing ADAP Case Management Phlebotomy Community Outreach Program Management Data Analysis Reporting Microsoft Office HMS Prism CARE WARE Naloxone Harm Reduction Emergency Preparedness NIMS ICS Training Quality Improvement

Veterinary Technician

Hernando Animal Hospital

Apr 2010 - Apr 2017 (7 years)

Assisted in surgical procedures, performed lab work, and provided animal care. Managed anesthesia, x-rays, and client consultations.

Veterinary Care Anesthesia Monitoring surgical assistance Laboratory Work Xray Phlebotomy Animal restraint Client Consultation Medication administration Sterilization

Front Desk Receptionist

Hernando Animal Hospital

Apr 2010 - Apr 2017 (7 years)

Managed front desk operations including scheduling, client check-in/out, and inventory. Handled office duties and used QuickBooks for payroll and accounts.

Scheduling Client Services Office Management Inventory Management Quickbooks Multi Line Phones Filing Website Maintenance