Ashley Cloud
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Hard working and structured team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports team members with accurate documentation, organized spaces, and efficient communication. Passionate about being a life long learner and looking to expand biological knowledge with a rewarding career in ecology, environmental science, or biological science.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
07.2023 - Current
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Waitress
CJ Mugg's Bar and Grill
05.2016 - 04.2022
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Laboratory Animal Technician
Washington University
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Monitored laboratory animal behavior and health.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO05.2027
Associate of Applied Science - Biotechnology
Saint Louis Community College
St Louis, MO05.2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Saint Louis Community College
St Louis, MO05.2020
Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Scientific Writing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Regulatory Documentation
- Team collaboration abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Fast Learner
Affiliations
- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
- Missouri Botanical Garden
Aquarium Science
- Knowledgeable in maintaining correct parameters for keeping aquatic species stable
- Experience in Animal Husbandry
- Experience in Aquatic Botany
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
07.2023 - Current
Laboratory Animal Technician
Washington University
01.2021 - 07.2021
Waitress
CJ Mugg's Bar and Grill
05.2016 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Louis University
Associate of Applied Science - Biotechnology
Saint Louis Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Saint Louis Community College
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