Debbie Maxwell
Miramar,FL
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Lab Manager
Broward Community College
11.1997 - Current
- Oversaw lab operations across four centers, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and managing diverse teams. Coordinated lab schedules and lab practical exams, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of all biological science classes.
- Directed the procurement of lab supplies for multiple scientific disciplines, administered a budget exceeding $100,000 , and contributed to the design of new laboratories locally and internationally.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees, faculty, and students.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within the allocated budget.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers through account development.
- Monitored and analyzed laboratory performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry students or faculty.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to the Associate Dean.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Developed safety protocols to establish a common culture of safety among all staff, faculty, public safety officers and custodial personnel.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for all workers.
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
Volunteer-Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Regional Hospital
05.1998 - 11.1998
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
- Implemented infection control protocols effectively, reducing spread of illness within facility.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Laboratory Assistant
University of Miami
08.1995 - 05.1996
- Conducted Experiments on Daphnia: Controlled Living Conditions: Managed and maintained environment for Daphnia (water fleas) during experiments.
Spectrophotometer Analysis: Utilized a spectrophotometer to assess quality of Daphnia's living environment, ensuring optimal conditions.
Assisted with DNA Fingerprinting: Contributed to DNA fingerprinting experiments, which involved analyzing genetic material.
Data Entry: Accurately recorded experimental data for analysis.
Education
Master's in Public Health- Epidemiology Track -
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2010
Emergency Medical Technician Diploma -
Broward College
Davie, FL08.2007
Bachelors of Science, Biology, Minor: Psychology -
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL12.1997
Associates of Arts, Pre-Medical -
Broward College
Davie, FL08.1994
Skills
- Knowledge of STATA and SPSS statistical analysis programs
- Exceptional organization skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Budget Control
- Expense Tracking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Professional and Courteous
- Good Judgment
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (Honorary member)
- Introduction of Computer Programming-Certificate of Completion
- BEDEL (Bases Empresariales de la Empresa Libre) Basic Factors of the Free Corporation-Certificate of Participation
Qualifications Summary
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Laboratory Operations Management
- Personnel Management
- Safety Regulations Compliance
- Risk Mitigation
- Quality Assurance
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Budgeting and Cost Management
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
Activities
- PHATE (Promoting Health Awareness Though Education) Historian
- Apartment Area Council-Volunteer Committee Chairperson
- Diabetes Research Institute-Fund Raiser (October, 1996)
- Alternative Spring Break-Volunteer at Kingsley House in New Orleans
- Mission Trips-Panama (January, 1984), Trinidad and Tobago (June, 2003), and Tennessee (July, 2004)
Puzzles, relaxing with family
Working with puzzles allow me to keep my brain active, helps me relax, and reduce stress.
Spending time with my family gives me the opportunity to also relax and create fun memories.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Volunteer-Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Regional Hospital
05.1998 - 11.1998
Science Lab Manager
Broward Community College
11.1997 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
University of Miami
08.1995 - 05.1996
Master's in Public Health- Epidemiology Track -
Florida International University
Emergency Medical Technician Diploma -
Broward College
Bachelors of Science, Biology, Minor: Psychology -
University of Miami
Associates of Arts, Pre-Medical -
Broward College