Eric Gaines
MI
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Blood Production Lab Specialist
Versiti Blood Center
Detroit, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Manufactures Red Blood Cells, Fresh Frozen Plasma and Recovered Plasma, and other specialty products as needed by the hospital customer base
- Performs, documents, and follows procedures pertaining to the proper storage of RBCs, platelet products, and frozen products
- Labels products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements while performing equipment function checks through quality control inspections
Environmental Studies Teaching Fellow
Education Equity Labs
Washington, DC
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated schedules and study groups with other professors and teaching fellows
- Utilized effective teaching methods to curate lectures, lesson plans, and materials for students to use to study
- Assessed the needs of students and modified teaching styles and lesson plans to accommodate different learning needs
- Researched up-to-date knowledge of health, safety, and environmental policies.
Covid Screener and Patient Transport
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Washington, DC
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated strict adherence to infection control protocols, resulting in zero instances of cross-contamination during patient transfers.
- Assisted in the lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients, maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and preventing injuries or accidents
- Collaborated with nursing staff and healthcare professionals to prioritize patient transport requests, ensuring timely and efficient transfers
Service Coordinator and Trainer
Panera Bread
Troy, MI
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Operated the cash register accurately, handling transactions totaling over $10,000 weekly with zero discrepancies
- Assisted in inventory management, conducting weekly stock counts and minimizing waste, resulting in a 10% reduction in food costs
- Trained and mentored new hires on company procedures, resulting in a decrease in training time for new employees.
Student Volunteer
Flint River Watershed Coalition
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Participated in trash and debris cleanup along the Flint River Trail
- Organized and managed food and water drives
- Helped to distribute information and instruction about testing water policies through training programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Howard University
Washington, D.C.Timeline
Blood Production Lab Specialist
Versiti Blood Center
08.2023 - Current
Environmental Studies Teaching Fellow
Education Equity Labs
08.2022 - 05.2023
Covid Screener and Patient Transport
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
Student Volunteer
Flint River Watershed Coalition
09.2017 - 07.2019
Service Coordinator and Trainer
Panera Bread
06.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Howard University