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Haley Overton

Ramsey,IN

Summary

Dedicated Lab Technician with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, offering hands-on experience in histotechnology and laboratory procedures. Currently pursuing a career in pharmacy, driven by a passion for optimizing patient care through pharmaceutical interventions and pharmacogenetics.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technician

Associates in Dermatology
Louisville, KY
05.2024 - Current
  • Processed human tissue samples utilizing automated methods including embedding, microtomy, staining, coverslipping and labeling of slides for storage or shipment.
  • Performed daily grossing procedures on specimens received from the histology laboratory.

Observer

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Observed grossing and examinations of specimens by Pathologists' Assistants
  • Observed frozen section slide preparations via cryostat
  • Overviewed several slides with Pathologist and Pathologist resident

CNA Trainee

Clarksville, IN
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Completed CNA certification training
  • Experience gained in long-term care facility

Genetics Project

Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Worked on laboratory project to genetically modify E. coli.
  • Gained valuable experience with micro-pipetting, agarose gels, PCR, and DNA extraction techniques.
  • Cloned citrate transporter into E. col

Volunteer

Cancer Support Groups
Ahoskie, NC
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Set up tables and chairs and unloaded necessary equipment to prepare for events
  • Helped with prep, set up and breakdown of community and public events

Junior Board Member

Bertie County Schools
Windsor, NC
11.2018 - 05.2020
  • Prepared and sent materials in advance of board meetings to allow for review of materials
  • Presented various new projects and news at board meetings

Education

Bachelors in Biology - Minor in Chemistry

Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN
05.2024

CNA Training Class -

Southern Indiana Medical Education Center
Clarksville, IN
07.2023

Biology -

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
01-2022

Biology -

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
12-2020

Associate of Arts -

Martin Community College
Williamston, NC
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Bertie Early College High School
Windsor, NC
05.2020

Skills

  • Specimen processing
  • Slide preparation
  • Microtome operation
  • Tissue embedding
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Laboratory Technician

Associates in Dermatology
05.2024 - Current

Observer

Ohio State University
10.2023 - 11.2023

CNA Trainee

05.2023 - 07.2023

Genetics Project

Indiana University Southeast
01.2023 - 05.2023

Volunteer

Cancer Support Groups
06.2021 - 08.2021

Junior Board Member

Bertie County Schools
11.2018 - 05.2020

Bachelors in Biology - Minor in Chemistry

Indiana University Southeast

CNA Training Class -

Southern Indiana Medical Education Center

Biology -

East Carolina University

Biology -

Western Carolina University

Associate of Arts -

Martin Community College

High School Diploma -

Bertie Early College High School
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