DeQuinta Pryor
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Qualified Agent with documented history of meeting and exceeding sales goals. Known for strong relationship-building skills and commitment to maintaining loyal customers. Excellent record of expanding market share, retaining customers and promoting new initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life and Health Insurance Agent
Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company
Raleigh, NC
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared customized quotes for potential clients by analyzing their specific requirements.
- Managed accurate records of client information, policies, and payment history.
- Provided comprehensive information on various types of life insurance policies to clients.
- Demonstrated strong collaboration skills by partnering with various departments such as underwriting and claims processing.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards when working with sensitive data.
- Developed scripts for automating routine tasks related to managing databases.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
WakeMed
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Trained, supervised, educated, and evaluated the performance of up to 12 clinical lab scientists and phlebotomists; conducted orientation sessions for nurses; and monitored all lab supplies for the chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, hematology, and blood bank departments
- Supervised a full tour of the hospital; evaluation routes; SDS sheets; TPE, Quality control.
- Managed the laboratory quality control and point of care testing; responsible for phase- in of a new lot of controls and conducted correlation studies.
- Wrote laboratory policies and procedures; and maintained, calibrated, and performed troubleshooting of all lab equipment
- Studied and performed the different responsibilities and tasks required of a clinical laboratory scientist in various departments which include microbiology, mycology, hematology, chemistry, serology, immunology, and coagulation
Science Instructor
WCPSS
05.2011 - 08.2015
- Plan, organize, present, applications, analyze data, support student growth in educational skills; Supervised team of beginning teachers; Communication; Excel; Calendar; Facilitate; Lead; Supervise; Data analysis; Data review.
Histology Technician/ Trainer
Greensboro Pathology & Associates
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Provided comprehensive histology support for up to 25 pathologists, including processing samples, performing a variety of tests, and maintaining and calibrating complex equipment.
- Trained new lab staff in a variety of procedures and tests, including successful cross- training of a new histology technician to work independently in less than two weeks
- Prioritized a high volume of test requests to ensure all tests were completed by end of shift, multi-tasking procedures with varying time requirements to complete several projects concurrently
- Developed a strong knowledge base in a variety of lab safety procedures and types of equipment to maintain standard operating procedures for conducting experiments
Research Lab Assistant
Elizabeth City State University
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Studied growth, structure, development and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to human, plant, and animal health.
- Worked as a research lab assistant while obtaining B.S
- In biology and fulfilling my role as junior class president and senior class president.
- Specific duties: Preparing slides, preparing media, culturing bacteria, PCR and gel electrophoresis, identifying unknown DNA.
Education
Master of Arts - MA in Special Education and Teaching -
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2021
Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology -
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05.2015
Bachelor's degree in Biology, General -
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC05.2011
Skills
- Organization Skills
- Computer Networking
- Front-End Development
- Cross Matching Blood
- PCR
- Gel Electrophoresis
- SOP Editor
- ESR Analyzers
- Marker Testing
- Tissue Processing
- Rapid Testing
- Splitting Platelets
- Type and Screen
- Body Fluids Sample Analysis
- Plasma
- Urine
- Stool Samples
- Titers
- Microscope and Slide Prep
- Antibodies/Antigens/Antigrams
- PH Testing
- Pipetting
- CBCs
- RBCs
- Sectioning and Staining Slides
- Medical Terminology
- Lead prospecting
- Legal Advisory
- Technical Support
- Strong communication abilities
- Business Correspondence
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Life and Health Insurance License in NC, IA, WI, and TN 5/30/2024
- Data Analyst, 04/01/2024
- Certified Safety Officer, 04/01/2015
- American Medical Technologist, 04/01/2013
Timeline
Life and Health Insurance Agent
Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
WakeMed
08.2015 - 08.2019
Science Instructor
WCPSS
05.2011 - 08.2015
Histology Technician/ Trainer
Greensboro Pathology & Associates
01.2009 - 05.2011
Research Lab Assistant
Elizabeth City State University
01.2009 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - MA in Special Education and Teaching -
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology -
Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor's degree in Biology, General -
Elizabeth City State University