Cassidy Suzuki
East Wenatchee,WA
Summary
Highly motivated and reliable professional with a strong educational background in Biochemistry and extensive hands-on experience in healthcare and laboratory settings. Maintained an exceptional GPA while actively participating in numerous community service projects, honor society activities, and concurrent employment. Excels in patient care, demonstrating compassion, a good bedside manner, and proactive listening skills. A dedicated individual who always places emphasis on communication, respect, and brings a positive and impactful contribution to any professional setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
The Eye Clinic of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
01.2022 - Current
- Record and maintain records of patient medical histories and test results.
- Assist ophthalmologists with patient examinations and surgeries.
- Perform visual acuity tests, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
- Educate patients about eye care needs and safety practices related to vision health issues.
- Interact with eye care providers to facilitate patient treatment goals.
Lab Technician
University of Washington Laboratory Medicine
Seattle, WA
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed quality control tests on incoming and outgoing materials to ensure safety standards were met.
- Monitored and maintained laboratory equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges, and microscopes.
- Provided technical guidance and training to new lab technicians.
- Recorded data from experiments into lab reports for review by supervisors.
- Managed laboratory supplies and equipment, providing maximum output to meet data deadlines.
Sales Associate
Anthropologie
Bellevue, WA
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Navigated a fast paced environment, worked with sales team members, and appeased customer complaints.
Assistant Lab Technician
Washington State Tree Fruit and Research Center
Wenatchee, WA
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Created Excel spreadsheets, entered data, delegated and executed field experiments, and maintained a clean lab-work environment.
- Assisted with the development of new tests and protocols in the laboratory.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed at all times in the lab.
- Strengthened skills in adapting, problem solving, and working well with a team.
Education
Biochemistry (BS) -
The University of Washington, Seattle
06.2021
Associate of Science -
Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchee
06.2019
Skills
- Excellent communicator both written and verbally
- Processes and disseminates instruction well
- Active and thoughtful listener
- Strong focus on assigned tasks
- Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and assist in a team environment
- Data Analysis and diagnostic tests
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Community Service: Awarded a scholarship sponsored by State Farm Insurance for outstanding community service.
- Phi Theta Kappa Vice President: Elected vice president of Wenatchee Valley College's honor society by peers and advisors.
Community Service
- Volunteer for Swedish Hospital Cherry Hill Campus - Volunteering allowed me to work alongside the nurses within the Pre-Surgery and Procedure unit. This opportunity has taught me how to successfully handle the needs of a diverse range of patients.
- Blessing Bags - Columbia River Music Conservatory, nonprofit, led effort to raise funds and coordinate with the arts community to create and distribute needed items to the homeless. I was a team leader, who performed and organized fundraising events for this project.
- MESA (Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement) - A science outreach program hosted by the Wenatchee Valley College. I volunteered to tutor general chemistry for chemistry students. I also participated in many of the academic excellence workshops.
Certification
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
References
- Stacie Edwards - The Eye Clinic of Bellevue, Clinic Administrator
sedwards@eyeclinicofbellevue.com | 425-454-3133
- Angela Yu - Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Assistant Director
acyu@uw.edu | 206-221-4042
UW Medicine
- Zachary Wolf - Anthropologie, Manager
wolfz@slhs.org
- Peter Smytheman - WSU-TFREC, Beers Entomology Laboratory, Senior laboratory technician
Peter_smytheman@wsu.edu | 509-630-6526
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
The Eye Clinic of Bellevue
01.2022 - Current
Lab Technician
University of Washington Laboratory Medicine
05.2021 - 01.2022
Sales Associate
Anthropologie
11.2019 - 11.2021
Assistant Lab Technician
Washington State Tree Fruit and Research Center
06.2019 - 09.2020
Biochemistry (BS) -
The University of Washington, Seattle
Associate of Science -
Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchee
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