Ashley Powell
Augusta,GA
Summary
Motivated and reliable professional with an Associate of Science in Engineering Technology, concentration in Medical Technology/Healthcare Systems, and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology. Currently working as a Laboratory Apprentice in training at Omega Molecular Laboratories LLC to gain hands-on experience toward Medical Laboratory Assistant certification. Brings a strong focus on patient safety, specimen accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to laboratory policies and quality standards. Long-term goals include earning Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certifications to support high-quality patient care in a healthcare setting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Apprentice (Training)
Omega Molecular Laboratories LLC
Augusta, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Assisting with laboratory procedures, specimen handling, and documentation
- Following laboratory safety, quality, and compliance standards
- Gaining foundational experience to qualify for Medical Laboratory Assistant certification
Business Owner
A. Nail Tribe
Augusta, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day operations, finance, budgeting, marketing, and customer service for a growing beauty business
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, increasing client retention by 45%
- Developed and executed strategic marketing campaigns, boosting brand visibility by 60% through social media and local advertising
- Managed financial records and budgeting, resulting in a 35% increase in annual profit margins
- Recruited, trained, and mentored team members, enhancing team efficiency and performance by 40%
- Continuously implemented new services and products by staying ahead of industry trends, expanding offerings and increasing customer satisfaction
Field Operator/ Team Manager/ Contract
Ace Solution, Inc
Atlanta, GA
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Led a team of 10 members, executed operations smoothly: in compliance with the organization’s policy and state laws
- Acquired and tested necessary equipment on a routine basis for team members to collect data
- Oversaw daily operations, pertaining to testing and managing local signals in various states
- Scheduled travel for a team of 10 on a weekly basis
Resource Specialist/ Project Coordinator
United Way of CSRA, Inc
Augusta, GA
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Maintained and monitored project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures
- Executed daily operations effectively keeping up to date with non-profit administrative procedures, program evaluations, metrics, Federal and State, Community Foundation grant procedures
- Acted as administrative staff support for Board of Directors, Executive Directors, and staff members
- Facilitated idea-sharing and concerns pertaining to mediation with the community
- Promoted organizational goals, solicited donations, and sponsorships by scheduling and attending community meetings, conferences, and events
- Arranged all the supplies required for charitable events including invitations, mailing logs, bid sheets, and gift bags
- Developed, updated and verified documents as required, i.e.
- Prepared presentations to update senior management on the project’s progress and showcased the project’s value
- Ensured availability of equipment and resources to execute the department functions effectively
- Drafted reports to share with senior hierarchy for organization’s Annual Report
Administrative Assistant
Cascade Primary Care
Atlanta, GA
01.2008 - 07.2011
Information Technology Intern
Veterans Administrative Center
Atlanta, GA
01.2007 - 08.2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Chicago, IL12.2026
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Chicago, IL06.2025
Skills
- Matlab/ MATrix LABoratory
- Arduino IDE
- Proteus 8 Professional
- Project Management
- MS Office
- Outlook
- Access
- Adobe Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Five9
- Refer Net
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Volunteer-in-Service Certificate
- Community Outreach Certificate
- Cybersecurity Workforce Pipeline
Timeline
Laboratory Apprentice (Training)
Omega Molecular Laboratories LLC
01.2025 - Current
Business Owner
A. Nail Tribe
01.2021 - Current
Field Operator/ Team Manager/ Contract
Ace Solution, Inc
11.2017 - 12.2018
Resource Specialist/ Project Coordinator
United Way of CSRA, Inc
08.2014 - 06.2017
Administrative Assistant
Cascade Primary Care
01.2008 - 07.2011
Information Technology Intern
Veterans Administrative Center
01.2007 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology
DeVry University
HIGHLIGHTS
- Increased overall efficiency by 30% through exceptional support to managers and colleagues
- Saved expenses by 40% via active coordination with team at community event “Art of Chocolate and Cooking for Kids.”