Angela Ahiekpor
Lewis Center,OH
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Microbiology Technologist
Temp Agency
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Quality Testing on Cosmetics, using US Pharmacopeia 61/62 testing methods
- Performed temperature recordings of all incubators
- Performed daily sanitizing of testing benches and laminar hoods
- Performed daily making of media for testing
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Medilab Diagnostic Services
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
- Educated clients on proper use of products and systems.
General Manager
MES Equipment Limited
06.2004 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
French
Alliance Française
10.2010 - 11.2012
- Structured French learning plans around individual assessments and proficiency.
- Assisted with French homework by practicing assigned exercises and checking translation work.
- Adapted tutoring plans to incorporate students' particular strengths and goals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of French level 1 to 2 in Business French
Microbiology Technologist
Ridge Hospital Laboratory
05.2011 - 06.2011
- Performed Microbiological analysis of body fluids
- Managed over 50 customers calls per day
Medical Technologist
Boston Medical Center
05.2003 - 01.2004
- Analyzed laboratory samples in the Chemistry laboratory.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained laboratory instruments, by performing preventative maintenance and quality control
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests
Clinical Research Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University
10.2002 - 05.2003
- Assisted with research protocol development.
- Collection of subject samples for Clinical studies
- Prepping samples to be sent to Pharmaceutical Clients for further studies
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Clinical Microbiologist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Labs
10.2000 - 07.2002
- Maintained clean and organized laboratory environment.
- Daily Microbiological analysis on body samples
- Qualified, prepared and tested microbiological media for sterility and growth promotion.
Medical Technologist, Generalist
Elko General Hospital
01.1998 - 08.2000
- Body fluid analysis in all areas of the Clinical laboratory.
- Managed to work alone in a very busy hospital amid intense emergency situations
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurship
Graduate School of Governance
Accra, Ghana06.2013
Master of Science - Microbiology/Immunology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Trinity Medical Center
Steubenville, OH07.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH05.1996
Skills
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Able to work any schedule, including long hours and weekends;
- In depth knowledge of Laboratory departments
- Expert in Quality Control and troubleshooting;
- Exceptional organizational and problem solving skills, paying attention to details;
- Able to achieve company's objectives despite working with more challenging personnel ;
- Achieved systemic Warehouse organization so that items can be easily located;
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Affiliations
American Society for Microbiology #56924517o American Society of Clinical Pathologists # 204309o Society for Applied Microbiologyo Ghana Association of Biomedical Lab ScientistsSCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES ATTENDED Society for Applied Microbiology, Brighton, United Kingdom, 2014 American Society for Microbiology, San Francisco, United States, June 2012 Ghana Association of Biomedical Lab Scientist, Ghana, West Africa 2012
An avid gardener, an exceptional cook
For the past 10 years I have grown and maintained vegetable garden throughout the growing season. I have executed and performed planting, transplanting, watering and fertilizing, and harvested vegetable gardens for the winter season.
Timeline
Microbiology Technologist
Temp Agency
11.2022 - 08.2023
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Medilab Diagnostic Services
10.2012 - 06.2016
Microbiology Technologist
Ridge Hospital Laboratory
05.2011 - 06.2011
French
Alliance Française
10.2010 - 11.2012
General Manager
MES Equipment Limited
06.2004 - 06.2016
Medical Technologist
Boston Medical Center
05.2003 - 01.2004
Clinical Research Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University
10.2002 - 05.2003
Clinical Microbiologist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Labs
10.2000 - 07.2002
Medical Technologist, Generalist
Elko General Hospital
01.1998 - 08.2000
MBA - Entrepreneurship
Graduate School of Governance
Master of Science - Microbiology/Immunology
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Trinity Medical Center
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Franciscan University of Steubenville