Anitorufa Anita Akinlabi
Durham,NC
Summary
Results-oriented professional with diverse experience in team management, laboratory research, and customer service. Recognized for academic excellence and committed to community service through various volunteer activities. Proven ability to develop teams, improve performance, and foster collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Manager
Amazon.com Services LLC
Graham, NC
05.2023 - Current
- Coach, manage, and develop a team of 50-200 Amazon associates
- Communicate policies to my team and act as the primary information source for the team
- Maintaining compliance, consistency, and taking corrective action when needed
- Create, manage, and support recognition programs
- Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
- Ensure procedures are followed for building security and product loss prevention
- Partner with the management team to establish and maintain quality control standards
- Develop performance goals and targets to achieve customer demand and ensure accuracy and quality.
Research Technician II
Duke Human Vaccine Institute DHVI
Durham, NC
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Ran ELISAs in support of isolating monoclonal antibodies from human and non-human primate samples
- Assisted in the production of proteins in small and large scale
- Ran lab assays
- Adhered to established laboratory SOPs
- Maintained sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment for the performance of duties.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Raleigh, NC
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Used pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information
- Maintained patient's information under HIPAA regulations
- Ensure input accuracy to prevent errors
- Filled prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs
- Verified medicine is correct and check for possible discrepancy
- Assist pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining workflow
- Collaborated with senior technicians to coordinate daily production of assigned areas including data entry, customer service, and automation
- Troubleshoot and assist with front-end processes and workflow issues to identify a solution
- Partnered with pharmacy leaders on team training plans and collaborated with field training teams as needed
- Assist in orientation, training, and education programs for all controlled substances in accordance with policies, procedures, state, and federal laws.
Molecular Scientist
Mako Medical Laboratories (Contract)
Henderson, NC
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Extracted DNA from Respiratory Samples
- Performed quality control on DNA samples
- Prepared and ran qPCR experiments and analyzed qPCR data
- Monitored positive and negative controls as part of quality control measures
- Built sample batches within LIMS
- Maintained inventory of reagents
- Communicated with genomics supervisor on status of samples/batches
- Maintained instruments and cleaned the laboratory
- Accessioned samples if necessary
- Worked with genomics supervisor and accomplished necessary assigned duties as needed.
Aquatic Animal Husbandry Intern
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources HBCU/MIHE
Pine Knoll Shores, NC
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assist in all aspects of animal care including food preparation, feeding of sharks, fish, invertebrates, alligators, turtles, otters, and birds
- Collected observational data and conducted animal well-being assessments
- Examined animals to detect symptoms of illness and injury
- Recorded animal characteristics such as weights, growth patterns and diets
- At the end of this internship, I gained skills and knowledge of aquarium science and husbandry of a large variety of animal taxa
- Being an intern allowed the aquarium staff to accomplish summer goals related to animal welfare and guest experience, while contributing to the mission of the North Carolina Aquarium.
Cashier/Student Food Service Worker
Aladdin Food Services
Raleigh, NC
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils, and workstations
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes, or silverware
- Counted cash drawers at beginning of shifts to verify correct amounts
- Served students and guests in areas of cashier in the Falcons Nest Grill
- Prepped Food.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC04.2022
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Cell culture
- Protein production
- GMP
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
- Proficient in MS Office
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Communication
Organization and Time Management
Good pipetting techniques
Cell culture
Protein production
Cell maintenance
GMP
Gel electrophoresis
Ability to work independently and as a team
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
Proficient in MS Office
Problem Solving
Recognition and Awards
- Presidential Scholar Recipient - 01/05/19 - 04/30/22
- President’s List, Dean’s List - 2018/19
- Provost List, Dean’s List - 2019/20
- Dean’s List - 2020/21
- Provost List, Dean’s List - 2021/22
- Falcon Star Award for Excellence in Career Preparation - 08/27/21
- Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society - 04/07/22
- Recognition Award for First Place Poster Presentation - 04/22/22
- Honor graduate - Cum Laude - 04/01/22
Certification
- CPR/AED, AHA, 11/01/23, 11/01/25
- Successful completion of a 124-clock hour Nurse Aide I program at Wisdom Health Academy.
Volunteer Experience
- ReStore at Habitat for Humanity Alamance, 03/13/24, 5, Helped unload donated household items., Organized and cleaned donations., Placed items on the sales floor., Maintained the cleanliness & organization of the store., Assisted customers with carry-outs after purchase.
- SPIN at CG City Gate Dream Center, 03/20/24 and 03/27/24, 10, Helped middle and high school students spend an afternoon doing something they enjoyed while spending time with excellent community leaders., Students broke into small groups and participated in activities based on their interests (such as soccer, flag football, arts & crafts, coffee making, or STEM activities) before sharing a meal and listening to a positive message.
- Animal Services, City of Burlington, 04/03/24, 5, Worked in the pet pantry., Assisted with administrative tasks.
- SwingPals Coach, 04/10/24 and 04/17/24, 10, Guided students through the process of thinking while swinging the golf club., Kept students physically safe., Helped them let go of control, explore their potential, and enjoy their golf game., Gave students the opportunity to develop their social and emotional skills to be able to focus their mind in the moment to make purposeful, intentional choices that would serve them well in their lives.
- Carousel Festival, Burlington, NC, 05/04/24 and 05/05/24, 10, Helped children make fancy hats out of paper bags.
- Benevolence Farm, 05/22/24 and 05/24/24, 10, Helped care for Benevolence Farm Garden by planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, maintaining garden beds, composting, and assisting with general garden upkeep.
Timeline
Area Manager
Amazon.com Services LLC
05.2023 - Current
Research Technician II
Duke Human Vaccine Institute DHVI
03.2023 - 06.2023
Molecular Scientist
Mako Medical Laboratories (Contract)
07.2022 - 01.2023
Aquatic Animal Husbandry Intern
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources HBCU/MIHE
06.2021 - 08.2021
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 05.2023
Cashier/Student Food Service Worker
Aladdin Food Services
09.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
Saint Augustine's University