Amy Holland
Salida,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Tutor-Microbiology Course
University of the Pacific-Stockton Campus
Stockton, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with students by being approachable and providing encouragement.
- Effectively communicated complex ideas through relatable real-world examples gathered from personal experiences.
- Instilled effective study habits by stressing the importance of note-taking, goal-setting, and organization skills.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
- Conducted tutoring sessions to enhance students' comprehension of course concepts.
Teaching Assistant-Microbiology Laboratory
University of the Pacific- Stockton Campus
Stockton, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained a safe educational setting by adhering to established school policies.
- Implemented strategies for struggling learners to comprehend difficult concepts.
- Scored lab practicals, quizzes, and oral presentations based on teacher directives.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated group discussions among students to encourage critical thinking skills.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and participation.
- Promoted student engagement in the learning process.
Operations Supervisor-Diagnostics Department
Merieux NutriSciences
Salida, CA
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Identified areas for improvement and mitigated potential risks by performing regular audits of operational processes, focusing on eliminating cross contamination and optimizing workflow.
- Participated in the hiring process by conducting interviews and providing recommendations for prospective employees.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations in the department.
- Built solid rapport with clients by effectively liaising with their customer care representative.
- Oversaw employee performance and offered constructive input for growth.
- Successfully directed all aspects of daily operations, including personnel scheduling, task delegation, and monitoring growth and development progress.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and performance reviews, including timesheets, training records, and disciplinary action forms.
- Fostered a supportive environment for dialogue, ensuring all team members had the opportunity to voice their concerns and ideas.
- Maximized team productivity by providing effective training, mentoring, and motivation to employees.
Operations Lead
Merieux NutriSciences
Salida, CA
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed Diagnostics department workflow to enhance timely delivery of results to clients and minimize overtime.
- Implemented strategies to enhance operations by identifying and resolving departmental inefficiencies.
- Skilled in training for a range of diagnostic testing platforms including PCR, Vidas, Roka, Gene Up and GFP.
- Proficient in teaching serological techniques for the identification of pathogens through USDA, FDA, Gene Up, and AOAC methodologies.
- Collaborated with leadership in neighboring departments to optimize lab operations.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Merieux NutriSciences
Salida, CA
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Successfully implemented various sample preparation methods in the Sample Prep department. Utilized precise weighing techniques to ensure accurate results for quantitative analysis and followed established protocols to effectively enrich samples for diagnostic testing.
- Learned and mastered Diagnostics department skills upon starting job, successfully performing diagnostic analysis of incubated samples through selective secondary enrichment or testing on diagnostic platform
- Proficiently handled a range of laboratory equipment such as stomachers, scales, incubators and fume hoods.
Education
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
University of The Pacific-Stockton Campus
Stockton12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of The Pacific-Stockton Campus
Stockton12-2012
Skills
- Employee Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Interactive Learning
- Quality Control Procedures
- Operations Management
- Team Training and Building
- Aseptic Technique
- Specimen Preparation and Processing
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
- Merieux Nutrisciences Employee of the Month-November 2014
- Merieux Nutrisciences Employee of the Year-December 2014
- Merieux Nutrisciences Operations Lead of the Year-December 2016
Certification
- Public Health Microbiologist Trainee Certification- California Department of Public Health
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Tutor-Microbiology Course
University of the Pacific-Stockton Campus
12.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant-Microbiology Laboratory
University of the Pacific- Stockton Campus
08.2022 - Current
Operations Supervisor-Diagnostics Department
Merieux NutriSciences
10.2017 - 06.2022
Operations Lead
Merieux NutriSciences
06.2015 - 10.2017
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Merieux NutriSciences
06.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
University of The Pacific-Stockton Campus
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of The Pacific-Stockton Campus
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