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Dusty Coppinger

Cary,NC

Summary

Passionate and dependable Histology Technician specializing in technical histology work. Proficient in Processing, embedding, cutting, and staining tissue for pathologic diagnosis. Skilled in conducting routine and complex investigations, utilizing specialized laboratory equipment, and collaborating with pathologists to introduce new techniques. Work effectively with clinical staff to provide information and resolve problems. Enthusiastic about contributing to a dynamic histopathology department and furthering the mission of improving patient care through precise diagnosis. Former Investigative Specialist in the FBI, and Intelligence Analyst at the Office of Naval Intelligence and the United States Marine Corps.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Histology Technologist II

Duke University Health System
06.2022 - Current
  • Employed in Duke University's Department of Anatomic Pathology and Digital Analytics (DAPDA).
  • Embed over 300 blocks and cut over 200 blocks per shift
  • Embedding trainer for 3rd shift
  • Enhance patient care with meticulous attention to detail in processing and analyzing specimens.
  • Operate instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
  • Conduct tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs.
  • Perform technical duties to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
  • Review slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
  • Utilize advanced technology such as digital pathology systems to enhance diagnostic capabilities within laboratory settings.
  • Utilize advanced technology such as digital pathology systems to enhance diagnostic capabilities within the laboratory.
  • Kept abreast of industry advancements through continuous education courses, allowing for the integration of new techniques into daily practice.

Student

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
09.2019 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Business Analyst

Silverchair Publishing
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Defined and documented business requirements
  • Using the agile methodology, interpreted developed Feature Groups to develop and groom Features and User Stories, as well as maintain backlog
  • Managed business / end user validation and acceptance testing of changes to and/or new systems solutions.

Consultant

SingleStone Consulting
03.2017 - 05.2018
  • As a Business Analyst/junior Product Owner, supported the Custom Application Development Solution
  • Worked with client business stakeholders to capture and document requirements via user stories with acceptance criteria
  • As an Analyst, supported the Customer Communications Management Solution by capturing client business requirements.

Investigative Specialist

Federal Bureau of Investigation
09.2014 - 03.2017
  • Supported counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal investigation operations by utilizing surveillance techniques to observe, record, and analyze actions and communications of targeted person/s
  • Skillfully tracked target movements by performing covert, mobile surveillance
  • Prepared detailed reports on observations and target movements, meetings, and interactions.

Intelligence Analyst

Fulcrum IT Services
04.2012 - 09.2014
  • Spearheaded diverse projects by providing operational and technical oversight
  • Orchestrated resources continually achieving deliverables and services within stringent time constraints
  • Leveraged diverse knowledge of systems and utilized a wide range of analytical tools to perform in-depth analysis on the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Watch Floor
  • Initiated innovative training programs and equipped higher and lower-ranking analysts with enhanced skill set to accomplish job requirements and deliver results
  • Trained and guided colleagues and ensured co-workers gained a thorough understanding on how to recognize and recover target information.

Intelligence Analyst

United States Marine Corps
09.2007 - 04.2012
  • Directed team of 10 Marines and assured operations executed on in a swift and precise manner
  • Supported critical decisions by presenting senior-level executives and foreign governments with briefs pertaining to activities and missions
  • Ensured time-sensitive missions received required information to efficiently execute
  • Established operator training to certify that mission essentials and data maintenance functions constantly rendered without downtime.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2022

Associate's Degree - Science

Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
01.2019

Associate of Arts - American Military University

American Military University
Online
01.2014

Skills

  • Specimen Processing
  • Tissue Embedding
  • Embedding Trainer
  • Microtomy Techniques
  • Special Stains Application
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Analysis
  • Tissue Processing
  • Safety Procedures
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Meritorious Promotion
  • Graduated with Honors from Intelligence School

Professional Development

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), 2018
  • Job Qualification Requirements (JQR), 2011
  • TCAC Basic Operator's Course (TBOC), 2010
  • Corporals Leadership Course, 2010
  • Elint Intercept Operator/ Analyst Course, 2008

Personal Information

Title: Lab Technician | Analyst

Timeline

Histology Technologist II

Duke University Health System
06.2022 - Current

Student

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
09.2019 - 05.2022

Business Analyst

Silverchair Publishing
12.2018 - 06.2019

Consultant

SingleStone Consulting
03.2017 - 05.2018

Investigative Specialist

Federal Bureau of Investigation
09.2014 - 03.2017

Intelligence Analyst

Fulcrum IT Services
04.2012 - 09.2014

Intelligence Analyst

United States Marine Corps
09.2007 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virginia Commonwealth University

Associate's Degree - Science

Reynolds Community College

Associate of Arts - American Military University

American Military University
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