Adrian Wicker
Kettering
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Histopathology Tech Assistant
Compunet
2024.10 - 2025.08
- Ensured specimen integrity and accurate patient identification by systematically processing and scanning clinical samples into the Epic EHR system.
- Verified that all specimens adhered to established quality standards to support precise clinical diagnoses.
- Maintained laboratory compliance with CAP standards to ensure operational excellence.
- Helped assist pathologists by receiving the specimens needed for grossing and preparing them.
- Managed the disposal of tissue samples according to a predefined schedule.
- Demonstrated ability to manage shifting priorities, adapt to new challenges, and perform effectively in high-pressure environments.
- Implemented preventive measures to reduce downtime and enhance reliability.
- Managed inventory of technical resources and equipment effectively.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
Operations Manager
Michaels
2023.11 - 2025.01
- Focused on freight processing to ensure inventory was available on the sales floor promptly.
- Delivered personalized assistance to patrons to facilitate efficient product location.
- Organized and led weekly creative workshops and craft activities for children.
- Managed bank deposits and oversaw daily cash flow operations.
Operations Manager
Party City
2021.05 - 2023.10
- Developed and implemented labor schedules to ensure optimal staffing aligned with high-traffic periods.
- Streamlined logistics and freight management systems to support seamless operational flow.
- Executed inventory control measures to minimize shrinkage and loss.
- Implemented and maintained planograms to ensure store layouts remained current with market trends.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wayne High School
2018-05
Associates - Allied Health
Sinclair Community College
2026-04
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Written/Verbal communication
- Troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Documentation and reporting
- OSHA compliance
- Extensive organizational skills
Timeline
Histopathology Tech Assistant
Compunet
2024.10 - 2025.08
Operations Manager
Michaels
2023.11 - 2025.01
Operations Manager
Party City
2021.05 - 2023.10
Associates - Allied Health
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
Wayne High School