Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 14 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Amoeba Laboratory LLC
12.2019 - Current
Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
MICROBIOLOGIST
COVANCE FOOD SOLUTIONS (RECENTLY CHANGED TO EUROFINS FOOD INTEGRITY AUGUST 2018)
04.2016 - 10.2019
Generate, maintain and calibrate spore crops and culture collections
Prepare suspensions, enumerate bacteria
Execute complex and routine projects
Schedule and coordinate projects between departments, project leaders, and management
Generate and update SOP and Methods
Track metrics, and lead department meetings
Prepare reports, close projects, and data tables.
Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports.
Conducted experiments related to cell culture.
Managed overall laboratory functions.
Scheduled and trained technical staff members.
Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.
ANALYTICAL MICROBIOLOGY SENIOR TECHNICIAN
THE NATIONAL FOOD LAB
06.2010 - 04.2016
Documented and communicated project results for product testing purposes such as swabbing, culturing and inoculation
Media prep and titration of acids.
Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
Improved lab safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and implementing updated protocols.
Grew microbe cultures in different media.
Supported research projects by preparing samples, conducting experiments, and analyzing data for key findings.
Assisted in the identification and characterization of microorganisms through advanced microscopic techniques.
TEMPORARY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
ON ASSIGNMENT LAB SUPPORT
03.2007 - 06.2010
Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
Community Health Volunteer
Kaiser Permanente
04.2007 - 07.2007
Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
Peer Health Educator Volunteer
CSU East Bay - Student Health And Counseling Services
09.2006 - 03.2008
Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Provided Birth consultations and Nutrition assessments.
Education
Master of Science - Health Sciences
CSU EAST BAY
Hayward, CA
03.2008
Skills
Leadership and coordination of staff and projects
Analytical and research in processes and data
Self-starter/independent
Desire to learn and take on new challenges
Complex problem solving
Aseptic Technique
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)