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Heather Fitzgerald

Environmental Science
Carol Stream,IL

Summary

Structured Lab Technician offering 1-year background collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with laboratory protocols and procedures and processing and testing techniques. Expertise in antimicrobial and environmental testing. Quality-focused professional recognized for performing all laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lab Technician

Situ Biosciences
Wheeling, IL
11.2020 - Current
  • Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Identified microorganisms present in customer samples and cultivated strains to perform methods
  • Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to customers.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.

Annotator

Crowd Al
Online, IL
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Developed GIS models and mapping solutions for unique requirements.
  • Created effective maps, charts and other images based on project-specific requirements.
  • Mapped local land boundaries, service points and problem locations.
  • Determined location and dimensions of objects.
  • Transferred and rescaled information from aerial photographs to complete maps.

Assistant Manager

Pacsun
Norridge, IL
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Managed and mentored team of 25 employees.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Earth And Environmental Science

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 05.2020

Skills

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Volunteer experience

New Zealand Conservation Volunteers: (2016) Restoration Technician:

  • Planted trees for restoration from several die back diseases from travelers
  • Planted and restored areas affected from invasive species
  • Assisted in projects to protect and restore Kiwi Bird habitats.


Iceland Seeds Volunteer: (2018):

  • Assisted in cleanup of debris from Videy Island’s coasts
  • Coastal clean up of plastic waste
  • Captured photos for environmental restoration articles

Timeline

Annotator

Crowd Al
02.2021 - 09.2021

Lab Technician

Situ Biosciences
11.2020 - Current

Assistant Manager

Pacsun
03.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Earth And Environmental Science

University of Illinois At Chicago
01.2016 - 05.2020

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