DANIELLE D.

WILLIAMS
14823 Jewel Meadow Dr. * Houston, TX 77053 * (225) 324-4800 * dw10cb59e@westpost
.net
A highly talented, skilled, and accomplished Healthcare professional
SUMMARY:
Proven the ability to lead, organize, and multi-task effectively in the private
and public health systems. Extensive background in laboratory services. Highly a
dept at responding to pandemic outbreaks and bioterrorism emergence. Familiar
with health programs, serving as liason between clinicians, counselors, health o
fficials, and other laboratories. Outstanding public service and communication s
kills.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Lead other employees and public civilians with my skills and abilities to produc
e results in accordance with administrative goals
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate effectively with vari
ed groups internal and external to the bureau Interpret
rules and regulations and determine the need for and explain policies and proced
ures
Successfully negotiate contracts with sales companies and purchasing department
to obtain products and services
Execute technical and computer skills to yield results

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services Office of Su
rveillance and Public Health Preparedness
Bureau of Laboratory Services
Houston, TX
1/06-Present
Senior Microbiologist
Viral Isolation
Identify Herpes, Chlamydia, Enterovirus, and Respiratory Viruses, using Rabbit K
idney, MRC-5, Rhesus Monkey Kidney, WI-38, MRHF, and McCoy cell lines. Utilize I
ndirect, and Direct Fluorescent Antibody Assays to confirm Cytopathic Effect. Pe
rform Real Time RT-PCR for Influenza A Virus and proficiency testing for CAP Sur
veys. Manage training other employees, monthly counts, maintaining inventory of
media, reagents, equipment, and general supplies for department. Entrusted with
respiratory testing for Bureau of Epidemiology as a result of exceptional abilit
y to support ELCIDS Surveillance Program.
Rabies
Conduct autopsies and Direct Fluorescent Assays on brain tissue of animals suspe
cted of having rabies.
Louisiana State Department of Health and Hospitals
Office of Public Health/ Central Laboratory/ Virology
New Orleans, LA
1/02-10/05
Public Health Laboratory Scientist III
HIV
Detect antibodies to Human Immunodeficiency Virus in human oral fluid and serum
using an enzyme immunoassay. Confirm positive specimens by Western Blot assay. A
nalyze whole blood for complete blood counts, emphasizing hemoglobin and hematoc
rit levels. Measure T-cell lymphocytes by flow cytometry. Extract purified RNA t
o make complementary DNA for copying the HIV viral genome by way of PCR.
Serology
Perform immunohematology test to type ABO antibodies in serum. Antibody screenin
g/ identification and Rh factor determination. Isolation and identification of r
espiratory viruses such as: Influenza A and B, Parainfluenza 1, 2, and 3, Adenov
irus, RSV, and CMV. Autopsy necrotic animals suspected of having rabies. Detect
antibodies to syphilis by EIA, VDRL, and fluorescent treponemal assays. Generate
PCR techniques for Enterovirus (Norovirus). Responsible for training other empl
oyees.
Immunology
Execute indirect fluorescent assays for detection of Herpes IgM, Legionella pneu
mophilla group total antibodies from human sera and encephalitis/West Nile virus
es IgG and IgM from animal and human sera. Interpret odds calculations for open
neuro tube defect and Down's Syndrome risk of a fetus from women's prenatal seru
m. Perform direct antigen test for Bordatella pertussis and enzyme immunoassay f
or Measles, Mumps, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia, Lyme's Disease, Rubella, To
xoplasma gondi, and Cytomegalovirus.
Louisiana Reference/Dynacare Laboratories
Baton Rouge, LA
3/97-12/01
Microbiology Technician/Data Entry
Accession, isolate, and incubate respiratory, fecal, blood, genital, urine, and
environmental test specimens.
Anatomic Pathology Assistant
Process and accession pap smears, blood, and urine from physicians' offices, hos
pitals, and correctional facilities throughout the states of LA, MS, TX, and AR.
Filter stains and prepare slides for diagnoses by cytotechnologists. Assist pa
thologists with grossing human tissues. Load patient information into database

SKILLS & INSTRUMENTATION:

Plating, Centrifugation, Pipetting, Aseptic/Sterile Techniques, Solutions/Media
Prep, Electrophoresis, pH, Microscopy, Filtrations, Bacterial Counts, Extraction
s, Dilutions, QC/QA of Test and Equipment/ Cobas, Coulter Onyx, Evolis, Hamilton
1200AT, Microplate Reader, Rosys Plato, Axsym, Plate Washer, Slide Rotator, Pro
cession, Commander FPC, Gel Doc, Magna-Pure Operations, Roche LightCycler, Micro
soft Office Tools, Email, and 50 WPM

EDUCATION:
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Master of Science in Public Health, Tropical Medicine (January 2005-August 2007)
Southern University and A & M College
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology (July 1998)
Belaire Medical Magnet High School
Diploma (May 1993)

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS:

NCA (National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel), Consultant (U.S. D
epartment of Homeland Security/Houston Biowatch Surge Team/A-Tek, Inc.), AAB (Am
erican Association for Bioanalysts), Federal Security Clearance for Select Agent
s Program