Brianna Gardner
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Scientist
PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Richmond, VA
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared reports summarizing research results for presentation to colleagues and management.
- Maintained accurate records of experimental protocols and results in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Documented all processes during experiments, keeping meticulous notes of unexpected changes.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets and databases to detail specimen collection and data gathering.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on cross-functional initiatives related to research projects.
- Documented all laboratory activities in compliance with established standards and regulations.
- Analyzed data from laboratory tests, including DNA sequencing and PCR assays.
- Applied knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology to support research and experiments.
Server
Chili's @ VCU
Richmond, VA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff concerning order status updates or special requests from customers.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Greeted customers and provided menus to guests.
- Checked with customers to ensure they were satisfied with their meals and addressed any concerns immediately.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Performed cashier duties when necessary such as totaling bills accurately, accepting payments from customers, providing change as required.
- Took orders accurately, efficiently and courteously from customers in a timely manner.
To-go Specialist
Chili's
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Processed payments for take-out orders using POS system or credit card machine accurately and efficiently.
- Operated cash register, collected payment from customers and provided change when necessary.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner and took orders for to-go items.
- Received payments, returned accurate change and closed checks in POS system.
Book Clerk
Virginia Book Company
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Processed payments for book purchases using cash registers.
- Organized, labeled, and shelved new book arrivals.
- Inspected returned materials for damages before checking them back into the system.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
Team Member/Cashier
KFC
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Biology -
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2023
Associate of Science -
Tidewater Community College
05.2021
Skills
- Experience with biological and chemical lab techniques and equipment, such as pipetting, PCR, centrifuging, gel electrophoresis, bacterial and mammalian cell culture, etc
- Proficient with Excel
- Complex math skills
- Organized
- Operate Cash Register
- Supervised and Managed children of different ages
- Excellent customer service
- Detail Oriented
- Results Analysis
- Lab Experiments and Research
- Data Analytics
- Quantitative Skills
- Application of Scientific Principles
- Cell Culture
- Hazardous Waste Management
Volunteer Experience
- Nauticus, Education Summer camp intern, 06/2022, 08/2022, Assistant Program Manager: Supervised and organized program activities with campers of different ages, worked co-operatively with Program Director and build relationships with campers by showing compassion, empathy and teaching rules and regulation.
- Portsmouth Humane Society, Cat/ Dog Team Volunteer, 11/2019, 01/2020, provided enrichment for the animals by socializing with the animals. helped maintain a clean and healthy environment for different animals in care, provided care and support the needs of the facility
- Norfolk Zoological Park, Conservation Team Volunteer, 06/2018, 08/2018. Greeted customers and interacted with guest, observed and learned the duties of caring for the animals, assistant with providing animal enrichment to the animals at the zoo, developed public speaking skills, and developed teambuilding skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Scientist
PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
06.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Chili's @ VCU
08.2022 - 05.2023
To-go Specialist
Chili's
06.2022 - 08.2022
Book Clerk
Virginia Book Company
08.2021 - 09.2021
Team Member/Cashier
KFC
01.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor's Degree in Biology -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate of Science -
Tidewater Community College
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