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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Graydon Smith

Charlottesville,VA

Summary

Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive. Experienced Assistant Research with over 2 years of experience in plant biology labs. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and technical writing skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

The Institute For Advanced Learning And Research

Laboratory Research Assistant
06.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Documented experimental data and completed reports.
  • Assisted with development of agenda and strategic plans for laboratory research work.
  • Monitored temperature and performance of equipment against expectations.
  • Maintained inventory of needed supplies and reagents for laboratory operation.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Danville Life Saving And First Aid Crew, Inc.

EMT-Basic
06.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
  • Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
  • Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
  • Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.

Education

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA

No Degree from Biology
05.2024

University Overview

  • Dean's List Spring 2021, Spring and Fall, 2022
  • J.T. Minnie Maude Scholarship Recipient
  • Optimist Club of Danville Scholarship Recipient
  • Danville Community Foundation Scholarship Recipient
  • 3.769 GPA
  • National Honor Society Member
  • Virginia Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Team Member
  • Writer's Club at UVA Member
  • American Medical Student Association Member
  • UVA Red Cross Club Member
  • Extracurricular Activities: creative writing, amateur bodybuilding, ballroom dance, musical pursuits
  • Research Project: The Effect of the Endophytic Fungi Fusarium spp. on the Growth of Winter Wheat, Results: several strains of Fusarium caused root blight
  • Research Project: The Protective Effect of Beneficial Endophytes on Root Rot caused by P. ultimum bacteria, Results: negligible protection by beneficial endophytes, errors require repetition of experiment

Skills

  • Laboratory Instrumentation
  • Corrective Actions
  • Plan Interpretation
  • Contract Compliance
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Data Entry
  • Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
  • Punch Biopsies
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Creative Design

Certification

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Microsoft Office

CPR Certified

Emergency Vehicle Operator License

Timeline

Laboratory Research Assistant
The Institute For Advanced Learning And Research
06.2022 - 08.2022
EMT-Basic
Danville Life Saving And First Aid Crew, Inc.
06.2022 - 08.2022
University of Virginia
No Degree from Biology

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Microsoft Office

CPR Certified

Emergency Vehicle Operator License

Graydon Smith