Efia Taylor

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist with 8+ years of experience supporting environmental health, food safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives across public-sector and operational environments. Experienced working within FDA and USDA regulatory frameworks, conducting inspections, supporting emergency response activities, and collaborating across agencies and community partners. Prior professional experience in Georgia public-sector regulatory environments.

Open to on-site, field-based, or hybrid roles across Georgia.

Triple P Coordinator - Cumberland County Department of Public Health - Fayetteville, NC

(2025-08 - 2026-05)

• Coordinate training and coaching activities across 18 counties, supporting practitioners delivering evidence-based public health programming.
• Recruit and engage community partners across childcare, faith-based, and medical settings to support program implementation.
• Collaborate with data coordinators and participate in community outreach events to share program resources.
• Establish peer-to-peer support groups to encourage practitioner engagement and information sharing.

Environmental Health Specialist Intern - Cumberland County Department of Public Health - Fayetteville, NC

(2024-02 - 2025-08)

• Conducted routine and complaint-based environmental health inspections (200+ total) across restaurants, long-term care facilities, group homes, hotels, and correctional facilities.
• Assessed childcare facilities for compliance with environmental health and safety standards.
• Supported disaster response and shelter readiness activities, including sanitation and safety checks.
• Prepared inspection reports and maintained regulatory documentation in accordance with departmental procedures.

Environmental Health Extern - Indian Health Service - Aberdeen, SD

(2023-07 - 2023-11)

• Conducted 30+ sanitary surveys and environmental assessments in coordination with tribal, EPA, and local agencies.
• Provided technical assistance to food service managers during operational and compliance reviews.
• Assessed tribal casinos and community events for environmental health compliance.
• Supported data collection and research activities for a regional public health initiative.

Environmental Health Specialist in Training - Tuscarawas County Health Department - Dover, OH

(2020-06 - 2023-07)

• Conducted routine environmental health inspections for 500+ food service and retail operations, assessing compliance with local and state health regulations.
• Completed 50+ plan reviews and onsite assessments for new and existing facilities to support regulatory approval processes.
• Performed inspections across diverse settings, including public schools, pools, tattoo studios, farmers' markets, and special events.
• Maintained inspection records and supported public health initiatives, including COVID-19 response and community education.

Retail Food Specialist, Food Safety - Georgia Department of Agriculture - Forest Park, GA

(2017-03 - 2020-06)

• Conducted compliance inspections and licensing reviews for 300+ retail food establishments in accordance with the Georgia Food Act and FDA Food Code; documented findings and follow-up requirements.
• Supported 100+ consumer complaint investigations, coordinating regulatory documentation for recalls and corrective actions, and communicating requirements to operators.
• Collected food samples and reviewed product labeling for compliance with state and federal food safety regulations.
• Participated in outreach and educational sessions to support operator understanding of food safety and regulatory expectations.

Environmental Health Intern - Estill County Health Department - Irvine, KY

(2015-09 - 2015-11)

• Assist with water sampling and analysis for environmental projects.
• Support inspections in food service establishments, schools, retail locations, jails, and public buildings.
• Conduct onsite sewage evaluations and assist with community health education.

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Environmental Health - Eastern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Science - Eastern Kentucky University

Associate of Science - Histology - Keiser University