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Education
Skills
Research
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Hermela Tekie

Lilburn,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented and compassionate individual with exceptional communication and community service skills. Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively in fast-paced healthcare environments. Recognized for strong leadership, professionalism, and a proactive approach to supporting patient care and clinical operations, with a focus on improving processes and contributing to quality patient outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

General Chemistry Teaching Assistant

Mercer University
08.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated laboratory sessions, ensuring safety protocols and proper equipment usage were consistently followed.
  • Efficiently managed classroom dynamics during laboratory sessions, fostering a productive learning environment for all students.
  • Managed laboratory sessions effectively, promoting safety and proper technique while guiding students through experiments.

Biology Lab Assistant

Mercer University
08.2024 - Current
  • Prepared biological samples including cultures and media for analysis, adhering to safety and quality standards throughout the process.
  • Coordinated safe disposal of unwanted chemicals and cleaning apparatus.
  • Maintained a safe and clean laboratory environment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and reducing workplace accidents.
  • Assisted in maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring functionality and reliability for research activities.

Tech Donor Support

CSL Plasma
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • -Approximately 200 hours of effectively ensuring the safe setup of apheresis machines, as well as disconnecting donors and taking down machines
  • -Assisted donors in the donor process and answered questions
  • -Monitored the apheresis machine to make sure the blood donation process was flowing accordingly

Babysitting

05.2023 - 08.2023
  • -Always remained attentive to the children’s safety and needs
  • -Tended to, fed, bathed, cleaned and entertained children
  • -Utilized quick-thinking skills as well as stress management to best do my job

Office Aide

Brookwood High School
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • -Efficiently delivered front office notes to different classrooms
  • -Used respectful language to communicate with teachers and staff
  • -Always stayed on task to get the job done in a reasonable time setting

Front Desk

Memorial Drive Family Medicine
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • -To best fulfill the clinic’s needs, I completed assignments efficiently and consistently to produce a high volume of work
  • -Worked in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
  • -Answered phone calls, managed paperwork, and assisted patients in payments

Restaurant Team Member

Chick-fil-A
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • -Successfully communicated with peers utilizing good verbal communication skills.
  • -Managed to utilize my soft skills in stressful or fast-paced situations
  • -Effectively navigated job duties and accomplished regular tasks by working with my co-workers

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Mercer University
Macon, GA
12-2025

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Georgia State University
Clarkston, GA
05.2022

Skills

  • -Leadership
  • -Community Service
  • -Patient Assistance
  • -Adaptable
  • -Trustworthy
  • -Team Collaborator
  • -Soft skills

Research

Three years of public health related research related to health disparities, health equity, and community health.

Timeline

General Chemistry Teaching Assistant

Mercer University
08.2024 - Current

Biology Lab Assistant

Mercer University
08.2024 - Current

Tech Donor Support

CSL Plasma
02.2024 - 05.2024

Babysitting

05.2023 - 08.2023

Office Aide

Brookwood High School
08.2021 - 05.2022

Front Desk

Memorial Drive Family Medicine
07.2021 - 01.2022

Restaurant Team Member

Chick-fil-A
09.2020 - 12.2021

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Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science -

Mercer University
Hermela Tekie