Allison DeMuth
Belleville,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader
Papa Murphy's
10.2020 - Current
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous service, addressing concerns immediately.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Served as a reliable point-of-contact for upper management when needed, effectively communicating any issues or successes from daily operations.
- Monitored equipment maintenance schedules to ensure timely repairs, preventing downtime and loss of productivity.
Lab Assistant
Mckendree University
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Shift Leader
Papa Murphy's
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL05.2024
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Flexible Schedule
- Decision-making capabilities
- Training Assistance
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Team Supervision
- Goal Setting and Tracking
- Safety processes and procedures
- Issue Resolution
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Mckendree University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Shift Leader
Papa Murphy's
10.2020 - Current
Shift Leader
Papa Murphy's
07.2018 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Forensic Science
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
McKendree University