Jason Edwards

jnedwards2@liberty.edu
Objective
To utilize my public health skills in a professional, functional, and reputable health care facility.
Education
Currently working on my Masters of Science in Public Health (Completion May 2015)
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH (WITH HONORS) | 2013 | AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY

Major: Public Health Science (Epidemiology)
Related coursework: Anatomy and Physiology, Global Health, Epidemiology, Quarantine, Emergency Planning, Health
Care Administration, Public Policy, Health Economics, Health Care Services, Biology, and Infectious Diseases.
Awards and Accomplishments
Iraqi Campaign Medal with star, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Good Conduct
Medal, Expeditionary Medal, Overseas Medal, Expert Marksman Badge, Drivers Badge, Combat Badge, and Army
Achievement Medal.
American Military Universities deans list and golden key honor society (Twice).
Skills & Abilities
CERTIFICATIONS
DHEC certified in HIPAA Privacy & Security, Basic Cultural Competence, Role in Emergency Operations, CLAS
(Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services, Public Health Overview, Purpose and Practice, and Overview
of Public Health.
Adult and Child CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified by ProMed
Certified in Passport to Partner Services (LOT system, Referrals and Linkage to Care, Syphilis Case Management
and VCA, Field Investigation and Notification, Communication Skills, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, HIV infection and
AIDS, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Infectious Disease, Human Anatomy, and
Interviewing,
Became Toyota Certified in June of 2013 to comply with Toyota standards. This includes hybrids, recalls, and all
drive systems.
Obtained motorcycle repair technician career certificate in 2012. Tested out of all exams required by Penn
Fosters program in record time.
Completed both Army and Special Forces Combat Lifesavers Course in 2011. Participated in the reading,
written, and hands on portion of the training, provided aid to combat casualties who sustained explosive
injuries, gunshot wounds, and hot or cold weather injuries.


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HEALTH RELATED SKILLS
Five years of public health related experience with American Military University and Liberty University
Completed multiple combat lifesaving courses in the U.S. Army.
Interviewed and collected blood samples of infected patients for exams and treatment.
Collaboration with private and public health care facilities for disease related investigations.

Work Experience

MECHANIC | LUGOFF TOYOTA | 04/14- PRESENT
Completed Toyota Universities Certification courses to obtain certification to work on all makes and
models Toyota has to offer
Serviced and repaired all vehicles Toyota makes to include hybrid vehicles
Resolved all recalls and service bulletins in accordance with manufacturer defect notices
Shop maintenance included dry sweeping, pressure washing and oiling lifts to proper standards

DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMNET OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL | 11/13-04/14
Coordinated with private and public health care facilities
Managed investigations to locate and notify partners of infected
Enforced enhanced surveillance activities and collaborated with physicians and clinicians.
Performed professional techniques in HIV control and prevention
Collected samples of blood for submission to lab for analysis.
Entered data using Microsoft office and excel for validation of standards of DIS performances.
Consulted physicians and directors of different hospitals to facilitate communicable disease reports.

MECHANIC | LUGOFF TOYOTA | 03/13- 11/13
Completed Toyota Universities Certification courses to obtain certification to work on all makes and
models Toyota has to offer
Serviced and repaired all vehicles Toyota makes to include hybrid vehicles
Resolved all recalls and service bulletins in accordance with manufacturer defect notices
Shop maintenance included dry sweeping, pressure washing and oiling lifts t o proper standards

MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC | HYMARK MOTORSPORTS | 04/12- 10/12
Part time mechanic while serving active duty in the Army
Responsible for diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues pertaining to customers concerns
Duties included ordering, tracking, and installing new parts according to machine or customer needs.
Modified parts to make machines run efficiently
Shop maintenance included dry sweeping, pressure washing and oiling lifts to proper standards

88M TRANSPORTATION SECURITY | US ARMY | 01/09-02/13
Served as a gunner and driver for multiple up-armored vehicles in combat
Serviced and maintained multiple vehicles to sustain vehicle readiness for missions
Completed Physical Training every morning to maintain fitness standards
Completed uniform and standard inspections and checks every day of every week
Obtained many awards and certificates
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Lead and taught courses on various material to peers

BMW MECHANIC | FOWLER MOTORS | 01/08-12/08
Greeted customers and was informative about the issues with the customers vehicles
Served as an apprentice under shop foreman until the dealership sent me to school
Worked full time as a BMW mechanic on all makes and models
Cleaned and maintained shop working area for cleanliness
Installed and balanced tires


References available upon request