Donald Herring
Portland,Texas
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lab Analyst
Invista
Victoria , Texas
10.2007 - Current
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Analyzed samples using various techniques such as chromatography, spectrophotometry, and microscopy.
- Evaluated results for accuracy, quality, and compliance with standards set by the company or regulatory bodies.
- Reduced occurrence of lab test errors for improved reliability and to avoid need for retesting.
- Completed routine sample processing, validations and reagent QC runs.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
- Promoted and enforced compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ordering additional materials as needed.
- Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.
- Performed routine maintenance on lab instruments and troubleshooting when necessary.
- Verified that all safety regulations were followed during experiments.
- Assisted in training new personnel on operating lab equipment safely.
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Victoria
Victoria , Texas
01.2000 - 03.2006
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Kingsville
Kingsville , Texas
01.1991 - 01.1997
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
Education
Emergency Medicine
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX12-1993
High School Diploma -
Hallettsville High School
Hallettsville, TX05-1988
Computer Science
Ranger College
Ranger, TXSkills
- Effective communication
- Biochemical assays
- Sample preparation techniques
- Chemical handling proficiency
- Experimental design
- Microbiological analysis
Timeline
Senior Lab Analyst
Invista
10.2007 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Victoria
01.2000 - 03.2006
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Corpus Christi
01.1996 - 01.2000
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Kingsville
01.1991 - 01.1997
Emergency Medicine
Del Mar College
High School Diploma -
Hallettsville High School
Computer Science
Ranger College
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