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Carolina Rostan-Zimmer
Ormond Beach,FL
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Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal, team collaboration, and leadership skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed to self-development and exceeding expectations.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Gelareh GabayanOrmond Beach, FL
Research Assistant
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with a small research team which collected and analyzed qualitative data for preliminary stages of book writing
- Collaborated with author to determine major publishable themes through qualitative analysis
- Managed project timeline and tracked budget expenses
- Made changes to project scope and implemented most effective processes changes to keep project up to date
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives
- Scheduled appointments and connected with volunteers over telephone and through email
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets, questionnaires, and research tools
- Researched data processing operations and monitored proof of concept with new processes.
Banfield Pet HospitalDaytona Beach, FL
Veterinary Assistant
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored patients during anesthetic procedures
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and recovery progress
- Prepared surgical supplies for autoclave sterilization
- Administered immunizations and other medications to animals under veterinarian supervision
- Obtained and documented patient history and treatment activity to maintain medical charts
- Restrained and positioned patients for radiographic imaging
- Educated clients about patient diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options
- Prepared and analyzed the following manual labs: Urinalysis, blood smear, gram stain, fecal float, microfilaria testing, ear swab, and skin scrape
- Efficiently operated in a fast-paced environment
- Delivered attentive, courteous service to promote overall client satisfaction.
PPDRichmond, VA
Associate Scientist
12.2018 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Conducted experiments for product development purposes in a BSL-2 laboratory setting
- Meticulously reported and completed documentation per ALCOA guidelines
- Conducted quantitative analysis on reports generated from assays
- Utilized heat-inactivation, filtration, pipetting, and aseptic methods to prepare samples and reagents
- Created bacterial stocks for department-specific project use
- Practiced sterile and aseptic techniques within laboratory
- Maintained field equipment and performed troubleshooting techniques to keep tools fully operational
- Managed team dedicated to the receipt, storage, organization, maintenance, dissemination, and destruction of R&D and clinical samples and reagents
- Delegated and oversaw planning of consolidation, reorganization, and movement of sensitive freezer contents for multiple projects
- Created and maintained inventories to monitor critical sample and reagent movement and usage
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, address issues, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Improved operations by working with team members and PI's to find workable solutions to unexpected outcomes
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
- Performed QC review on documentation and supported revision processes
- Founded and organized sustainability team to reduce plastic waste and encourage re-use where possible
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to minimize laboratory environmental impact and inventory costs.
Cellular Biology, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA
Teachers Assistant
01.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Developed and prepared lesson plans, generated exam questions, and conducted weekly review sessions
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers through one-on-one and small group tutoring
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
Education
University of Florida
M.S from Microbiology & Cell Science
12.2021
Virginia Commonwealth University
B.S from Biology and Environmental Science
05.2018
Skills
- Great Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Organization
- Deadline Driven
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivated
- Strong Work Ethic
- Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leading Discussion Groups
- Analytical Thinking
- Lab Experiments and Research
- Laboratory Operations
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Good Clinical Practice
- Clinical Research
- Research Project Design
- Scientific Experiments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Teams, Flow
Clubs
- Toastmasters, Member- Enrolled in a dynamic self-development pathway focused on developing skills in: public speaking, leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. 2023- present.
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Timeline
Research Assistant
Gelareh Gabayan
09.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Associate Scientist
PPD
12.2018 - 05.2021
Teachers Assistant
Cellular Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University
01.2016 - 05.2018
University of Florida
M.S from Microbiology & Cell Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
B.S from Biology and Environmental Science
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