Carissa Stewart
Dade City,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional with hands-on experience in laboratory settings and customer service. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness, safety protocols, and efficient workflows to enhance lab operations and support healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Advent Health Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills, Florida
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparing laboratory samples for testing and analysis.
- Maintained laboratory equipment by performing routine cleaning and calibration.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline lab procedures and workflows.
- Monitored inventory levels and replenished supplies to ensure availability.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare staff regarding laboratory findings and updates.
- Prepared samples for analysis by following standard laboratory procedures.
- Ensured adherence to quality control standards during testing processes.
- Ensured that laboratory procedures are followed correctly at all times.
- Oversaw laboratory supplies and ensured timely replenishment for uninterrupted operations.
- Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
- Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
- Processed hematology and chemistry samples.
Fulfillment Associate
Target
Wesley Chapel, Florida
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared and organized merchandise for efficient order fulfillment.
- Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries.
- Operated equipment to transport goods within the fulfillment area.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment following safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily productivity goals.
- Packaged items accurately for shipping and delivery processes.
- Supported training of new associates on operational tasks and procedures.
- Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process.
- Filled orders according to defined standards using standard picking system.
- Accepted, processed and quickly filled orders.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the shift.
- Followed proper packaging requirements depending on order size and type.
- Packed merchandise for delivery and moved items to delivery area.
- Verified orders for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all necessary components were included.
- Loaded items onto pallets or into containers for shipment.
- Located merchandise from shelves and storage areas to fill orders.
- Labeled cartons correctly prior to shipping outbound packages.
- Followed safety protocols while operating material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks.
- Monitored stock levels and notified supervisor when supplies needed to be replenished.
- Unloaded incoming freight with a manual pallet jack or dock leveler.
- Assisted in training new fulfillment associates, sharing best practices and tips.
Cashier
Blue Beacon Truck Wash
San Antonio, Florida
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Managed cash register operations and balanced cash drawers daily.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and service options.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area for customer convenience.
- Handled customer complaints professionally and resolved issues promptly.
- Trained new cashiers on policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Executed additional tasks as assigned by management as assigned by management.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
Cashier
Winn Dixie Supermarket
Dade City, Florida
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area for customer convenience.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and service options.
- Managed cash register operations and balanced cash drawers daily.
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Trained new cashiers on policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Pasco Hernando State College
Dade City, FL07-2025
Career Certificate - Phlebotomy
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL07-2024
High School Diploma -
Paso High School
Dade City, FL05-2022
Skills
- Laboratory procedures
- Specimen processing
- Sample preparation
- Quality control
- Safety protocols
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Laboratory customer interaction
Certification
- Phlebotomist
- Iv Certified
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Advent Health Zephyrhills
03.2025 - Current
Fulfillment Associate
Target
08.2024 - 01.2025
Cashier
Blue Beacon Truck Wash
06.2021 - 08.2024
Cashier
Winn Dixie Supermarket
11.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts -
Pasco Hernando State College
Career Certificate - Phlebotomy
Pasco-Hernando State College
High School Diploma -
Paso High School