Ebony Patterson
Concord,NC
Summary
Highly organized and driven Principal Scientist and US Veteran with extensive experience in laboratory technology and instrument maintenance. Expertise in troubleshooting, data analysis, and environmental monitoring, complemented by a strong foundation in critical thinking and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to excel at Eli Lilly through effective data processing, meeting company requirements, and leading teams to achieve daily objectives. Recognized for outstanding performance and flexibility, dedicated to delivering high-quality work while contributing to scientific advancements in the industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
G-Star Telecom, Inc.
11.2021 - Current
- BUILD AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS in a team environment. Educate, advise, negotiate, organize and collaborate with various operations to include but not limited to contract research organizations (CRO), 3 universities and 4 hospitals worldwide and many more to establish a plan of action after addressing results or findings rendered as well as, build support for ideas and initiatives to support program and project success to health services. Establish high levels of trust with and between customers and staff. Develop 10 solid inter-departmental relations by actively participating in numerous projects, mentoring, collaborating with diverse teams, communicating and delivering outstanding results in a timely and efficient manner resulting in improvement.
- PREPARE COMMUNICATIONS, both orally and in writing, to a wide variety of audiences on complex subject matter, conveying information in plain language using graphical aids to ensure common understanding. Prepare 80% recommendations, presentations, briefings, and write papers to support policy and project decisions. Condense data from analyses into succinct and organized pieces for incorporation into easily understood reports and briefings.
- IMPLEMETED a secure filing system using cloud services and traditional methods, ensuring easy access to sensitive document. Managed scheduling duties, including 20+ employee payroll, ensuring accurate financials to including balancing; insurance, credit, rejection, refunds amongst a plethora of other duties. Demonstrated excellent communication skills by promptly addressing customer inquiries about contracts. Led the sales and marketing team, actively seeking opportunities in local, state, and federal government sectors, driving business growth and expansion.
Instructor; Science and Social Studies Instructor
Lingerfeldt Elementary School
06.2024 - 10.2024
- CREATE lessons plans by supporting and incorporating hands on experimentations stimulating cause – effect, communicational growth and theoretical as well as realistic outcomes. Providing a passion for learning by relevant and interactive sessions allows the student to relate this to their everyday life.
- FACILITATE & FOSTER critical thinking, root - cause investigation through observation and experimentation, and the ability to draw conclusion thus conceptional evolution for each student.
- INCREASED student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- APPLIED various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Analytical Scientist
Pace Analytical
07.2023 - 12.2023
- OVERSEE, COLLECT AND CARRY OUT ANALYSIS OF SPECIMENS using professional and technical knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry and related instrumentation, testing, and procedures. Created necessary slides, reagents and solutions/baths for media prior to analytical data began. Provide feedback and guidance to 4 lab technicians regarding analyzing chromatography and spectroscopy data corresponding to the specimens. Performed root cause analytical and clinical data being analyzed with investigative abilities, thus acknowledging and problem-solving any conflict that should arise using my technical competence to include the ability to meticulously or attentively consider all details when judging and gathering information, utilizing reason appropriately according to the nature of the issue.
- LEAD LABORATORY DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST: Ensure safe and proper operation and administration of the laboratory impacts and interactions, including 5 staff, equipment, safety, approved and certified reference material such as laboratory policies, quality assurance, and all testing to include proficiency testing and test reports. Managed, assessed, analyzed, and improved the quality of laboratory services by upholding integrity, honesty, and trustworthy characteristics and practices. Include environmental and scientific data to interpret, review, prepare, and present data-reflecting reports appropriately.
- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: Perform continuous quality reviews to ensure compliance with all appropriate federal, state, and local guidelines and clinical laboratories rules and contamination control. Kept up to date on regulations and accommodate changes to laboratory work. Analyze and interpret the national standards, guidelines, regulations, and laws pertaining to clinical laboratory data quality assurance and management, safety and integrity in the workplace.
Graduate Student / Mentor, Team Leader
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
05.2021 - 05.2023
- ESTABLISING & MONITORING METHODIOLOGY: Conducted research on novel and innovative scientific projects and possible pharmaceutical production, maintenance and development to address emerging scientific and public health knowledge and needs. Led by providing technical and scientific guidance to the constant shift in the research I was discovering. I was able assist 3 mentors and complete my research which allowed me to evaluate and improvise according to my research topics and newly discovered knowledge through my experiments correlating to current stressors: environmental and predatory, among others.
Seasonal Sales Associate Specialist
Bath & Body Works
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Supervised a team of 3 sales associates, optimizing operations and driving performance on the sales floor.
Nutrition Specialist
Crossmark
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Educated shoppers on the importance of pet nutrition, effectively communicating and ensuring a comprehensive understanding of key information before they left the store.
- Facilitated the evolution of knowledge to various topics such as healthy cooking techniques, mindful eating habits, and understanding food labels for better decision making.
Human Resource (HR) Specialist & Postal Operation Manager
U.S. Army
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Led multiple teams and consistently demonstrating strong leadership skills and earning the respect of fellow soldiers. Revamped the organization and maintenance of individual personnel files and official government documents, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with confidentiality requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC08.2021
Associate of Science Degree - Biology
Texas A&M Central Texas
Killeen, TX12.2018
Airline and Hospitality Specialist Certificate -
International Air And Hospitality Academy
Vancouver, WA2018
Human Resources Specialist - Dual Qualification: Postal Service
United States Army
Abroad2015
Skills
- Operations
- Contamination Compliance
- International Organization for Standard, ISO
- Technical Services & Manufacturing Science
- Flow & Image cytometry
- Current Good Manufacturing Practice, cGMP
- Invasion assays
- Validation
- DNA extraction
- Standard Operation Procedures, SOP
- Electronic Batch Records, EBR
- Monitoring Specimen & Data
- Production Review
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Quantitative real-time PCR analyses, qPCR
- Environmental Protection Agency EPA
- Good Lab Practices Standards, GLPS
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Multidisciplinary Project Calibration
Accomplishments
Received the Leadership Award for leadership, honor in duty, and respect from fellow soldiers in the- Army
Acknowledged for outstanding GPA (3.8)- National Society of Leadership and Success Charlotte, NC
Acknowledged Conference Presentation for ASTMH 2022 Annual Meeting Seattle WA
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success Charlotte, NC | February 2023 - Present
Diversity and Inclusion Organization Charlotte, NC | January 2021 - May 2023
Black women in Medicine Organization Charlotte, NC | January 2021 - May 2023
Certification
Prevalence of Plasmodium vivax in Duffy-Negative Individuals Across Ethiopia
From Genes to Biomarkers: Understanding the Biology of Malaria Gametocytes and their Detection
Honors & Awards:
Received the Leadership Award for leadership, honor in duty, and respect from fellow soldiers in the- Army
Acknowledged for outstanding GPA (3.8)- National Society of Leadership and Success Charlotte, NC
Acknowledged Conference Presentation for ASTMH 2022 Annual Meeting Seattle WA
Languages
English
Spanish
Korean
Timeline
Instructor; Science and Social Studies Instructor
Lingerfeldt Elementary School
06.2024 - 10.2024
Analytical Scientist
Pace Analytical
07.2023 - 12.2023
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
G-Star Telecom, Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Graduate Student / Mentor, Team Leader
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
05.2021 - 05.2023
Seasonal Sales Associate Specialist
Bath & Body Works
09.2016 - 01.2017
Nutrition Specialist
Crossmark
04.2016 - 09.2016
Human Resource (HR) Specialist & Postal Operation Manager
U.S. Army
09.2012 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Associate of Science Degree - Biology
Texas A&M Central Texas
Master of Science - Biology
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Airline and Hospitality Specialist Certificate -
International Air And Hospitality Academy
Human Resources Specialist - Dual Qualification: Postal Service
United States Army
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