BETHEL HAILU
Dubuque,IA
Summary
Biochemistry graduate with experience in team supervision, workplace safety training, and scientific research. Experienced in presenting research findings, organizing information, and communicating technical concepts to different audiences. Brings strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills developed through research, leadership roles, and operational work experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Supervisor
Hormel Foods
07.2025 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate daily operations for a team responsible for shipping and receiving.
- Lead daily team meetings to communicate priorities, safety updates, and workflow expectations.
- Provide monthly training sessions on workplace safety, ergonomics, and food safety procedures.
- Conduct department safety assessments and identify improvements to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinate with suppliers, dispatch teams, and truck drivers to ensure efficient product movement and communication.
- Maintain quality control by ensuring all products entering and leaving the facility meet company standards.
- Create work orders and coordinate with maintenance teams to resolve operational issues.
Laboratory Technician
Unitypoint Health
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepared and processed laboratory samples while ensuring proper labeling, documentation, and tracking.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured compliance with procedural protocols.
- Recorded laboratory data and assisted with quality control processes
Optometry Technician
Lens crafters
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted patients during check-in and ensured completion of required medical documentation.
- Conducted preliminary eye measurements and vision tests before telehealth consultations with optometrists.
- Prepared patient records and communicated diagnostic data to physicians.
Nursing Assistant
MercyOne Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, rehabilitation exercises, and vital sign monitoring.
- Maintained accurate patient documentation and reported condition changes to nursing staff.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain patient safety.
- Supported admissions, transfers, and discharge processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Loras College
Dubuque, IA05.2025
Skills
- Employee training
- Employee Training and Coaching
- Safety compliance
- Public speaking
- Research methodology
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Management
- Survey design
- Gaussian 16
- Warehouse Coordination
- Shipping Documentation
Timeline
Shipping Supervisor
Hormel Foods
07.2025 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Unitypoint Health
04.2025 - 07.2025
Optometry Technician
Lens crafters
03.2025 - 07.2025
Nursing Assistant
MercyOne Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Loras College
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Chemistry Research Assistant- Loras College Chemistry Research Lab
- Investigated the mechanism of halogenated halides’ addition across conjugated dienes to determine whether proximity or activation drives the formation of the 1,2-product in electrophilic additions.
- Conducted computational chemistry analysis using Gaussian 16 and the CPCM implicit solvation model.
- Analyzed research data and contributed to discussions on experimental findings.
- Presented research findings at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Diego and at the Tri-College Research Conference.
Honors Research Assistant -Loras College Honors Program
- Conducted IRB-approved research examining mental health and body image challenges among college students.
- Designed and administered surveys, collected responses, and analyzed data to identify key trends.
- Developed recommendations aimed at improving student well-being and support systems.
- Presented research findings at the Legacy Symposium at Loras College through a poster presentation.
- Delivered a presentation to faculty and staff on the experiences of students of color at a predominantly white institution (PWI), highlighting challenges, survey results, and recommendations for institutional improvements for the following academic year.