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    Feekpah Kerkula is a healthcare professional currently pursuing an MPH in global health. She has experience in epidemiology, public health administration, and research methods. Currently she works as a medical coordinator for a nonprofit organization, managing clients' medical needs, insurance, and billing. She has a background in research from her undergraduate studies in biobehavioral health and psychology at Penn State, where she conducted studies on topics like genetic regulatory networks and parent-child interactions.

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    Feekpah Kerkula is a healthcare professional currently pursuing an MPH in global health. She has experience in epidemiology, public health administration, and research methods. Currently she works as a medical coordinator for a nonprofit organization, managing clients' medical needs, insurance, and billing. She has a background in research from her undergraduate studies in biobehavioral health and psychology at Penn State, where she conducted studies on topics like genetic regulatory networks and parent-child interactions.

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    Feekpah Kerkula is a healthcare professional currently pursuing an MPH in global health. She has experience in epidemiology, public health administration, and research methods. Currently she works as a medical coordinator for a nonprofit organization, managing clients' medical needs, insurance, and billing. She has a background in research from her undergraduate studies in biobehavioral health and psychology at Penn State, where she conducted studies on topics like genetic regulatory networks and parent-child interactions.

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    FEEKPAH KERKULA

    7653 Woodbine Drive | Laurel, MD 20707


    202.701.9911 | [email protected]

    PROFILE
    Accomplished and results driven Healthcare Professional with experience in epidemiology and environmental health, public
    health administration, social and behavioral theory, and research methods. Proven skills in applying the latest scientific
    knowledge of health issues while delivering quality customer service. Experienced in assisting individuals with developmental
    disabilities to coordinate and access nursing, medical, and psychiatric services and practical application of healthcare skills to
    enhance operational processes effectively, moving company forward to new levels of production and growth.

    Languages: French (Intermediate)


    Professional Credentials: MPH Candidate

    EDUCATION
    Bachelor of Science, Biobehavioral Health – Bachelor of Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (2013)
    Certification, Psychology – Certification, Human Development & Family Studies – Certification, The Pennsylvania State
    University, University Park, PA (2013)
    Master of Public Health, Global Health, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA (Present)

    PRESENTATIONS
    Blizard, D., Sode, A., Kerkula, F. Adaptive Genetic Regulatory Networks. Pennsylvania Academy of Science Meeting, Camp Hill,
    PA, USA, 2012.
    Kerkula, F., Agboola, F., Adebayo, O., Massaley, S. Human Papilloma Virus on College Campuses. Penn State Altoona
    Undergraduate Research Fair, Altoona, PA, USA, 2011.
    Dagadu, D., Kerkula, F., Grice, S. The Development of Self-Regulation. Penn State Altoona Undergraduate Research Fair,
    Altoona, PA, USA, 2011.

    TECHNOLOGY
    Statistical Analysis Software| SPSS
    Event Logging Software| Interact
    Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook

    CORE COMPETENCIES
    Health Promotion Program & Policy Implementation Regulatory Compliance
    Project Management Customer Service Delivery Operational Standards
    Qualitative & Quantitative Research Inventory & Procurement Administration Personnel & Staff Leadership
    Data Collection & Coding Optimized Processes & Procedures Team Training & Mentoring
    Scientific Report Writing & Analysis Insurance & Billing Cross-Functional Team Collaborations

    KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES


    Leadership promoting a work and team environment based on a quality work ethic, excellence in service delivery, personal integrity,
    honesty, and respect for the business objectives of the company.
    Staff Development by sharing expertise to mentor and develop a competent and strong team enabling members to reach their full
    potential while contributing to a company’s goals.
    Work Ethic as a disciplined, self-starter who excels as an individual contributor, but who is also committed to achieving the goals of
    the team and willing to do what needs to be done to complete the job effectively while working across functional departments.
    Healthcare Subject Matter Expertise maintained with a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of current and best healthcare and
    insurance practices to positively impact operations and forecasts.

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
    COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (CSS) Medical Coordinator GAITHERSBURG, MD JAN 2014 – PRESENT
    Manage and administer a variety of medical needs for individuals housed by a non-profit, charitable organization providing
    community-based services. Train and supervise the Direct Support staff.

    Resume: Feekpah Kerkula 2 202.701.9911| [email protected]


    Insurance & Billing
     Manage and update individual insurance coverage for clients.
     Review and reconcile all clients’ medical bills and expenses.
     Ensure up-to-date Medicaid and Medicare eligibility status.
    Cross-Functional Team Collaborations
     Perform various functions required for efficient and accurate healthcare administration of the organization.
    - Coordinate and access nursing, medical, and psychiatric services.
    - Coordinate psychiatric clinics for the clients with the attending physicians.
    - Manage the coordination of the nurses’ schedules and their responsibilities
    - Coordinate medication orders and delivery with outside pharmacies.
    - Prepare bi-monthly presentations on Medicare and Medicaid policy and regulations.
    - Provide administrative assistance.
    - Assist in monthly nurses’ meetings.

    THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. AUG 2010 – DEC 2013
    Research Lab Volunteer, Biobehavioral Health Department (2010 – 2013) • Research Lab Volunteer, Psychology
    Department (2012 – 2013)
    Worked with faculty, mentors, and other undergraduate students to engage in active learning and discovery in the laboratory.
    Psychology Department – Cognitive and Social Development
     Studied parents and children who attended a museum exhibit on maps.
     Studied mother-child interactions in a lab setting as they play with blocks, read books, and do other activities.
     Explored how parents talk to their children about racism and sexism in a lab setting.
     Studied ways in which early experiences affect developing bio-behavioral systems that function as risk or protective factors for
    later psychological adjustment.
     Helped to code parent and child behaviors from video recordings while collecting data.
     Trained other undergraduate students on how to code and interact with study participants.
     Presented findings to a team of likeminded students and faculty.
    Biobehavioral Health Department – Adaptive Genetic Regulatory Networks
     Examined adaptive genetic regulatory networks in model organism.
     Investigated the adaptations underlying the unique morphology and physiology of the mouse.
     Experimented on relationships between behavior, genes and physiology of the mouse.
     Analyzed relationships between behavior, genes and physiology of the mouse.
     Assisted in mapping mouse genes, specifically those that had preference for sweet tastes and aversion to bitter tastes.
     Assessed the correlation between intake of sucrose and ethanol in congenic mice created by backcrossing alleles favoring
    sucrose intake from the BXD RI-5 strain into DBA/2J.
     Examined aversion generalization from sucrose to ethanol in C57BL/6J mice.
     Presented findings to a team of likeminded students and faculty.

    REFERENCES
    Nicolas Fondom – 2404632106; [email protected]
    Frances Adebayo – 2404764173; [email protected]
    Rosayln Clemens – 3013181092; [email protected]

    Resume: Feekpah Kerkula 3 202.701.9911| [email protected]

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