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Gerald Hammond

Newark,NJ

Summary

Driven Laboratory Technician and former Bus Operator at NJ Transit, adept in safety compliance and interpersonal communication. Excelled in maintaining a clean, safe environment and building community trust, while also mastering laboratory techniques, including chromatography and specimen processing. Demonstrated a commitment to GLP compliance and effective team collaboration, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in research outcomes.

Work History

Bus Operator

NJ Transit
  • Maintained a clean and safe bus environment for the comfort of all passengers.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring their safe boarding, travel, and disembarking from the bus.
  • Helped passengers stow and retrieve luggage, bags, wheelchairs and other items.
  • Adhered strictly to traffic laws and safety guidelines while operating the bus on assigned routes.
  • Implemented conflict resolution strategies to maintain a positive atmosphere onboard the bus during challenging situations.
  • Informed passengers about route details, schedules, transfers, and fare policies as needed.
  • Assisted distressed passengers and notified dispatch of bus location and passenger symptoms.
  • Accepted and processed fares.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry best practices and regulatory updates.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively by following established protocols for passenger safety and incident reporting.
  • Answered questions from passengers with respect and accuracy, providing information about fares, schedule details, and baggage stowing.
  • Contacted dispatchers and company mechanics to report vehicle issues and other problems.
  • Built rapport with regular passengers, creating a sense of trust and community within the public transit system.
  • Mentored new hires by sharing best practices for effective communication with passengers and navigating complex routes safely.
  • Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers.
  • Efficiently processed fare payments using various methods such as cash, cards, or mobile applications.
  • Conducted comprehensive pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.

Laboratory Technician

Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals

Education

Certificate Of Technical Studies - Good Laboratory Techniques

Technical Training Project
Newark, NJ
06.1979

Diploma - Gender Studies

East Orange Campus High School
East Orange, NJ
06.1978

Skills

  • Research and documentation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Lab equipment maintenance
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Specimen Processing
  • Chemical Handling
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Reagent Preparation
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Scientific Writing
  • Experimental design
  • Chromatography Techniques
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Protein Purification
  • Electrophoresis
  • GLP compliance
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Positive Attitude
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Laboratory work competency
  • Documentation Management
  • Chemical Reagent Preparation
  • Equipment Setup
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Sterile technique
  • Inventory Control

Timeline

Bus Operator

NJ Transit

Laboratory Technician

Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals

Certificate Of Technical Studies - Good Laboratory Techniques

Technical Training Project

Diploma - Gender Studies

East Orange Campus High School
Gerald Hammond