EFIA TAYLOR
Fayetteville
Summary
Experienced Environmental Health Specialist with over 8 years of progressive experience in public health, food safety, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in conducting inspections, coordinating training programs, and supporting emergency response. Adept at building community partnerships, maintaining FDA/USDA compliance, and promoting health and safety through outreach. Known for strong interpersonal communication, leadership, and attention to detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triple P Coordinator
Cumberland County Department of Public Health
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinate training and coaching across 18 counties for Triple P practitioners.
- Recruit and engage community partners in child care, faith-based, and medical settings.
- Collaborate with data coordinators and attend community events to provide resources.
- Establish peer-to-peer support groups for practitioners.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by organizing team-building activities and maintaining open-door policy for feedback and concerns.
Environmental Health Specialist Intern
Cumberland County Department of Public Health
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Conduct inspections of restaurants, long-term care, group homes, hotels, and jails.
- Assess daycare facilities and ensured compliance with health and safety standards.
- Support disaster relief and emergency response for shelter and evacuation centers.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports and provide administrative assistance.
Externship (Environmental Health)
Indian Health Service
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Conduct sanitary surveys and assessments with tribal, EPA, and local agencies.
- Provide technical assistance to food service managers during operational reviews.
- Assess tribal casinos and community events for environmental health compliance.
- Research data for a regional traumatic brain injury public health project.
Specialist in Training
Tuscarawas County Health Department
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Inspect over 500 food service and retail operations over a 3-year period.
- Complete more than 50 plan reviews and conducted onsite assessments.
- Perform health and safety assessments in public school facilities.
- Inspect pools, tattoo studios, farmer’s markets, and festivals.
- Maintain inspection records and ensured timely updates for assigned facilities.
- Support community education and COVID-19 contact tracing initiatives.
Retail Food Specialist, Food Safety
Georgia Department of Agriculture
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Inspect and license food sales establishments to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Investigate consumer complaints and coordinate recall procedures.
- Collect samples for testing and review food product labels per FDA guidelines.
- Conduct outreach seminars for community awareness in food safety.
- Maintain adherence to Georgia Food Act, FDA food code, and USDA COOL requirements.
Environmental Health Intern
Estill County Health Department
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted with water sampling and analysis for the Kentucky River Project.
- Supported inspections in food service, schools, retail, jails, and public buildings.
- Conduct onsite sewage evaluations and community health education.
Education
Master of Public Health - Environmental Health
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY08.2016
Associate of Science - Histology
Keiser University
Orlando, FL06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Science
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2009
Skills
- Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations, food safety, sanitation, and microbiology
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- USDA COOL Audits, Georgia Department of Agriculture Food Safety Certification
Certification
- SERV Safe Certified (#22432787),
- Certified Pool & Spa Operator (#15666450),
- OSHA 521 Training
- FEMA: Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials, Radiological Preparedness, ICS certifications
- Georgia Department of Agriculture Food Safety Certifications
Timeline
Triple P Coordinator
Cumberland County Department of Public Health
08.2025 - Current
Environmental Health Specialist Intern
Cumberland County Department of Public Health
02.2024 - 08.2025
Externship (Environmental Health)
Indian Health Service
07.2023 - 11.2023
Specialist in Training
Tuscarawas County Health Department
06.2020 - 07.2023
Retail Food Specialist, Food Safety
Georgia Department of Agriculture
03.2017 - 06.2020
Environmental Health Intern
Estill County Health Department
09.2015 - 11.2015
Master of Public Health - Environmental Health
Eastern Kentucky University
Associate of Science - Histology
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Science
Eastern Kentucky University