HARMANDEEP KAUR
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wet Chemistry Lab Technician
Alpha Analytical Laboratories Inc.
Petaluma, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results
- Sample preparation for all departments using internal SOPs for instruction.
- Routine laboratory calibration checks.
- Maintaining and organizing sample storage areas and general laboratory consumables inventory.
- Safely disposing of waste into designated containers.
- Assisting with cleaning laboratory equipment and sample containers.
- Prepared soil and water samples using standard techniques in compliance with STL Quality Assurance programs and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assists in the extraction of soil, water and tissue samples to ensure samples are extracted within hold-times following established laboratory SOPs.
Assistant Store Manager
Chevron
Petaluma, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Promoting the rewards programs like "Chevron gas rewards" and "Extramile Extra's" to enhance the store sales.
Parts Administrator
Trans Global Service
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 packages per day.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Research regarding missing invoices on vendor websites and researching for partial shipments on courier websites.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Lab Assistant
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Tested titration of chemical tanks in production line to check for ideal pH and other chemical levels and balance ratios.
- Restocked laboratory workstations and sterilized surfaces, maintaining readiness for project requirements.
- Handled nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and hydrofluoric acid, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Established standard operating procedures for safe and effective operation of chemical testing setups.
Assistant Manager of Operations
Walmart
Brampton
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed daily operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth functioning of the facility.
- Taught employees how to collaborate on daily job tasks and achieve service targets.
- Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
- Mentored new hires, guiding them through their roles while providing ongoing support for professional growth opportunities.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Education
Diploma - Chemical Laboratory Technician
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Skills
- Chemical Analysis
- Reaction monitoring
- Data Entry
- Excellent Communication
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Glassware maintenance
- MS Office
- Invoice Processing
- Workflow planning
- Multi-line phone proficiency
- Time management
- Credit and collections
- Quality assurance
- Sample Preparation
- Store maintenance
- Customer Service
- Stock replenishment
- Loss Prevention
Timeline
Wet Chemistry Lab Technician
Alpha Analytical Laboratories Inc.
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Chevron
08.2023 - Current
Parts Administrator
Trans Global Service
04.2021 - 05.2023
Lab Assistant
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
12.2020 - 09.2022
Assistant Manager of Operations
Walmart
01.2020 - 02.2021
Diploma - Chemical Laboratory Technician
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology