I am a grad student at GWU …
I am about to begin my second year of graduate school in Public Health at GWU
and ideally am looking for a part time entry level job as an industrial
hygienist or environmental consultant where I can get some on-the-job training
in a variety of skills such as site assessments, hazard monitoring and
communication, implementation of health and safety programs, pollution
prevention, compliance monitoring, environmental sampling, and other training
that will give me a good start in the field of environmental health.
My resume follows for your review.
Thank you again for your support.
Gretchen Giannelli
Gretchen Giannelli
1200 Priscilla Lane
Alexandria, VA 22308
571-236-1270 (mobile)
Email: gsiegelg@gmail.com
Objective: An entry level position in industrial hygiene or environmental consulting where I can receive on-the-job training in environmental sampling, hazard communication, site assessments, compliance monitoring, remedial action planning, and implementing health and safety programs to supplement my skills in research, communication and leadership with a goal to contribute to solving public health issues related to hazards and exposures in the environment.
Education:
2008-Current: Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Washington, DC.
· Track in Environmental and Occupational Health
· Current grade point average: 3.8
· Completed coursework includes: epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, health management, social and behavioral frameworks, pathophysiology, environmental and occupational health, health communication and marketing, global climate change.
· Current: 120-hour internship at Department of the Interior- National Park Service WASO office, Washington, DC under the direction of Michael May, Director, Occupational Safety.
o Drafted a guidance document on pesticide use based on OSHA requirements
o Researched lead issues in NPS and interviewed NPS employees regarding lead use in parks
o Researched and drafted documents on handling infectious waste in NPS
1985: University of San Diego. Lawyer’s Assistant Program. Graduate level certificate.
1983: University of CA, Santa Barbara. BA, Cultural Anthropology.
Awards: Cum laude. Distinction in Anthropology. Senior Honors Thesis on Development of the Sahel region in Africa. Phi Beta Kappa.
Employment
2007-2008: Licensed insurance agent in VA, DC and MD. Business to business sales involved marketing supplemental health and life insurance policies to businesses and employees, submitting applications and servicing existing accounts.
1991-2005: Freelance copyediting contracts in which I followed strict guidelines for editing and proofreading journal articles, manuals, catalogs, and trade association publications.
1985-1991: Litigation paralegal in CA, VA and DC. Demonstrated strong skills in legal research, drafting correspondence, digesting depositions and drafting and editing legal documents; assisted in filing court documents; performed medical record acquisition and analysis in product liability cases related to defense of vaccine manufacturers and other medical products.
1991-Current: Gaps in paid employment reflect time at home raising my two children, where I received invaluable training in management skills.
Community Service:
Fall 2008-current: Completed Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) in City of Alexandria, Department of Emergency Management. As a certified member of CERT I may be called by the City of Alexandria to assist in emergencies. In February 2009 I completed an additional workshop on Disaster Damage Assessment.
Fall 2008-Current: Participation in ISCOPES, a community service program, at GW University. Our group of 8 graduate students is creating and implementing a wellness program at Community of Hope homeless shelter in Washington, DC.
2004-2005: Taught ESL (English as a second language) to immigrants in the local community through church and county programs in Alexandria, VA.
2004-2005: Two-year term as board member in charge of grounds at my local community recreation association. Responsibilities included coordinating maintenance, repair, and redesign projects of recreation association property, all within budget, and organizing volunteers to help perform needed tasks.
1994-Current: School volunteer. I have participated actively in all capacities at my children’s schools as book fair chairperson, fundraiser, and planner for graduations, proms, after school programs, internships, and other activities.
Other Languages: Italian-full proficiency; French-some proficiency
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel