Amy Olgin Baker
Suisun City,USA
Summary
I truly enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for learning and discovering novel ideas and processes. I strive to learn from those around me and in turn share my knowledge and expertise as I recognize we all have different strengths. I excel when I'm in a difficult situation that requires a unique and obscure solution. Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, and even parenting all require the ability to relate to others and understand their needs. Equally important is the ability to clearly articulate what you want or require and delegate it in a respectful manor.
Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in analytical techniques, laboratory safety protocols, and quality control processes. Excel at problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, ensuring successful project outcomes in complex environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Fairfield, CA
12.2012 - 10.2024
- I primarily teach high school mathematics, as this is what I enjoy the most.
- I am most proficient in science and have concentrated on that the last few years.
- However, I am certified to teach in all subjects and all grades, ranging from preschool to 12th grade.
- Last year, 23-24, I taught 7th Grade for most of the year with little guidance and had to research standards and provide my own material and plans for the energetic class.
E-cart Clerk/ Cashier
Raley's Superstore
Fairfield, CA
03.2020 - 03.2022
- My main responsibilities involved customer service and filling online grocery orders.
- I was also a cashier, and was trained in floral, the warehouse, the front end of the store, and spent a considerable amount of my time troubleshooting issues and finding solutions that would please the customer and benefit the business.
Chemist III
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Hercules, CA
06.2001 - 02.2006
- I began as a quality control chemist and quickly moved up to work in the (then) new Bio-Plex division.
- I was an internal auditor for our manufacturing site and our chemical production lab, I wrote and revised a considerable amount of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and was required to do every step of manufacturing, from asking the client questions to determine exactly what they wanted, to sourcing raw materials, producing the proper components, preparing the antibody assay kits needed, and packaging and shipping the product.
Organic Chemist intern
Chiron Laboratories
Emeryville, CA
01.1999 - 06.2001
- As an organic chemist intern I was tasked with creating libraries of chemicals with certain reactive characteristics.
- They would tell me the basics, what type of reactivity the molecule needed, the preferred orientation, and any specialty groups.
- I would then make the molecule from raw materials and attach it to a resin scaffold.
- I would make several hundred at a time and take them through extensive reactions.
- These libraries were tested to find new pharmaceuticals.
Education
Bachelor's degree (BS) - Chemistry, Mathematics
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA06.2001
AS - Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics
Solano Community College
Suisun City, CA06.1999
Skills
- Manufacturing experience
- GMP
- ISO standards
- Project management
- New product launches
- Scheduling
- Microbiology
- Mathematics
- Deductive reasoning
- Problem solving
- Spectroscopy
- Research
- Microscopy
- Writing Skills
- Tutoring
- Calibration
- ISO 9001
- Laboratory experience
- HPLC
- Chromatography
- PCR
- Protein purification
- Clean room techniques
- Internal Audits
- Statistical Analysis
- Product Development
- Quality Control
- Lesson planning
- Sourcing
- Classroom Management
- Technology integration
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Research skills
- Adaptable teaching
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Results-focused
- Discussion facilitation
- Creative problem solving
- Adaptable
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical skills
- Records management
- Reporting and documenting
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Analytical techniques
- Quality control
- Laboratory safety
- Standard operating procedures
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment management
- Chemical inventory tracking
- GMP compliance
- Calibration skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Troubleshooting and analysis
- Chemical instrumentation
- Inventory purchasing
- Hazardous waste management
- Purchasing coordination
- Lab equipment calibration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inventory auditing
- Chemical waste disposal
- Lab equipment maintenance
Certification
- Substitute Teaching Certification, I have an emergency 30day sub permit that I renew yearly. Districts don't follow the day limit. I taught 7th Grade for 7 months straight because the class had run off so many other teachers and I thought they were great kids.
- Laboratory Certifications, All of my certifications are outdated since I am no longer in the bio-tech industry. These can be easily obtained if required.
- Fire Safety and Response training
- Identification and Removal of Hazardous Materials
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Safe Food Handling
- Emergency response team
- Internal auditor training
- Handling of radioactive materials
- Handling of hazardous materials
- Clean room and PPE procedures when working with infectious diseases
- Writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
- PPE procedures when working with Human DNA altering agents
- Wide range of customer service training
- Wide range of Human Resources training
- Ethical responsibilities and Mandated Reporter Certification
Additional Information
Although I have been out of academic research and industrial application for many years, I am a quick learner and able to pick up new procedures and policies quickly. I have extensive experience in dealing with people from all areas of industry and all levels of academia. No matter what my level of experience and learning, I was always treated like a peer, even if the person next to me just earned a Ph.D. from Stanford. I will always remember how well I was regarded as an undergraduate researcher and strive to show others the same respect. I am very well rounded and have a skill set that could benefit your company on many levels. I love to be challenged and work well under pressure. I am able to derive solutions quickly when the unexpected arises and have the resolve to carry those solutions out and contribute my all until there is an agreed upon outcome.
Groups
- Football Boosters President, 04/01/19, 12/01/19, My task was to start this nonprofit organization to support the football players. I handled all the nonprofit filings with the IRS, FTB, Secretary of State and the school district. Financial budgets, fundraiser plans, community business liaison, community volunteer activities; creation of a football program which included team photos, human interest stories, and local business advertisements.
- PTO Treasurer, 08/01/14, 06/01/16, Handled all 501c(3) paperwork and filings for this elementary school parent organization. This is where I really had to study the makings and upkeep for a 501(c)3. I joined a California Nonprofit Organization to help guide me and give me many resources. Our annual budget was approximately 40K and I directly handled the organizing and execution of many events from fundraisers, raffles and book fairs to carnivals, parties, and assemblies.
- Cub Scouts Den Leader (weeblos), pack treasurer, 06/01/10, 06/01/16, I wore several hats as a parent with three boys in pack 92. I was a den leader, pack treasurer, chose and ran fundraisers, organized outside activities, brought new events to our pack, received training to teach our boys fishing, camping, ceremonies (flag retirement ceremony) and a love and respect for nature.
Timeline
E-cart Clerk/ Cashier
Raley's Superstore
03.2020 - 03.2022
Substitute Teacher
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
12.2012 - 10.2024
Chemist III
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
06.2001 - 02.2006
Organic Chemist intern
Chiron Laboratories
01.1999 - 06.2001
Bachelor's degree (BS) - Chemistry, Mathematics
University of California-Berkeley
AS - Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics
Solano Community College