Colleen Coco Miller
Phoenix
Summary
I have an extreme passion and love for sports. I was a professional basketball player for 13 years and now use my competitive spirit to compete in marathons. I am a hard-working and persistent professional looking for a change in career and opportunity for growth at a reputable company.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Desk Operations Specialist
Mayo Clinic
08.2024 - Current
- Greeted guests entering and exiting facility.
- Maintained cleanliness of entranceway, lobby and restrooms.
- Completed cashier and point of sale operations.
- Answered phones and assisted callers with inquiries.
Molecular Technologist
Paradigm Laboratories
07.2020 - Current
- Analysis of Covid-19 samples using RT-PCR
- Manual extractions and experience with the Biomek, Light Cyclers, King Fisher and Hamilton equipment
- Reagent preparation and Lot to Lot comparisons
- Training new employees
- SOP writing
- QC and Data Analysis
- Validation experiments
Co-Owner
Kelly and Coco’s Dog/Pet Sitting Business
01.2010 - Current
- Took care of client’s pets
- Exercised and fed pets
- Administered medication, when necessary
Personal Trainer
Kelly and Coco’s Sports Performance Training
01.2005 - Current
- Basketball individual training sessions
- Sports performance and conditioning training programs tailored to individuals
Scheduling Registration
Honor Health
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Procter and Gamble
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Enhanced data accuracy through meticulous calibration of analytical instruments and equipment.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing the occurrence of accidents and maintaining a secure work environment.
- Provided technical support to researchers, enabling timely completion of projects with high-quality results.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample preparation and documentation processes.
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Mayo Clinic
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Maintained high-quality standards by adhering to strict safety and cleanliness protocols within the lab environment.
- Established a culture of excellence within the lab by setting high expectations for performance and fostering a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by implementing new automated testing procedures.
Clinical Lab Technologist
Mayo Clinic Mass Spectrometry Lab
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Analyzes blood and tissues to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients.
- Instrument operation and maintenance on Mass Spectrometry equipment and Agilent computer systems
- Troubleshooting assays on Rapid Fire LC/MS systems
- Prepare Reagents for assays
- Communicate test results to physicians under time constraints in a faced paced and changing environment.
- Data Analysis- larger amounts of data analyzed daily using statistical techniques for hypothesis testing to validate data and interpretations.
- Data Management-Advanced Microsoft office, Excel, Powerpoint and Word knowledge to formulate data and generate hypotheses.
- Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency in the lab
- Present data and conclusions to team in order to improve strategies and operations
Animal Care Technician
Mayo Clinic
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Provide care to animals involved in research
- Harvest and cultivate food for animals
- Instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and interpreting test results
Manager
Culver’s
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Hired and trained new employees
- Front of house duties; Took and prepared customer orders
- Handled customer complaints
Physical Education Teacher, (Grades K-5) & High School & Middle School Head Basketball Coach
Great Heart's Academy Anthem Prep
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Created daily Lesson plans/curriculum
- Logged student attendance
- Issued quarterly grades
- Administered tests
- Ran team practices
- Created team schedule
Club Basketball Coach/Director
Team Miller 17U and 13U (AAU)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Created team schedule
- Ran practices
- Communicated with College Basketball Coaches nationwide to administer recruiting exposure for players
Girls’ Varsity Head Basketball Coach
Phoenix Country Day School
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Created team schedule
- Ran practices
- Communicated with College Basketball Coaches nationwide to administer recruiting exposure for players
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2001
Skills
- Time management expertise
- Exceptional organization
- Scheduling coordination
- Workflow optimization
COLLEGIATE HONORS
- University of Georgia Circle of Honor Inductee, 2017
- University of Georgia Scholar Athlete Award, 1998-2001
- SEC Scholar Athlete Honor Roll, 1998-2001
- Dean’s List UGA, 1998-2001
- Verizon Academic All-America Team, 2000/2001
- All-SEC First Team Honors, 1998-2001
- James E. Sullivan Award (co-winner with twin sister), 2000
- Member of Silver medal winning U.S. World University Games Team, 1999
- Second Team All-American, 2000/2001
- Among 15 Finalists for Naismith Player of the year, 2001
- Record-Holder for the most points in a game (45) at UGA
- UGA’s top ten career leaders in scoring, steals, and assists
- Minnesota Miss Basketball, 1998
PRO BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE
- WNBA
- Professional Basketball Player
- Atlanta Dream, 2009-2012
- Washington Mystics, 2001-2008
- HONORS
- Drafted by the Washington Mystics as the Number 9 Overall Pick in the 2001 Draft
- WNBA Most Improved Player of the Year, 2002
- WNBA Eastern Conference Championship with the Atlanta Dream, 2010 & 2011
- INTERNATIONAL
- Russia 2008-2010 & 2012-2013
- Turkey 2003-2004 & 2011-2012
- South Korea 2004-2005
- France 2005-2007
- China 2006
- Euroleague Championship Winner with Spartak Moscow, Russia 2008-2010
Timeline
Desk Operations Specialist
Mayo Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Scheduling Registration
Honor Health
06.2023 - 06.2024
Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Procter and Gamble
06.2021 - 06.2022
Molecular Technologist
Paradigm Laboratories
07.2020 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Mayo Clinic
05.2019 - 05.2020
Clinical Lab Technologist
Mayo Clinic Mass Spectrometry Lab
02.2018 - 01.2020
Animal Care Technician
Mayo Clinic
09.2017 - 01.2018
Manager
Culver’s
05.2016 - 09.2016
Physical Education Teacher, (Grades K-5) & High School & Middle School Head Basketball Coach
Great Heart's Academy Anthem Prep
01.2013 - 01.2016
Club Basketball Coach/Director
Team Miller 17U and 13U (AAU)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Girls’ Varsity Head Basketball Coach
Phoenix Country Day School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Co-Owner
Kelly and Coco’s Dog/Pet Sitting Business
01.2010 - Current
Personal Trainer
Kelly and Coco’s Sports Performance Training
01.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Georgia
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