Justin Cathers
Berea,KY
Summary
As a Demilitarization Technician with 2+ years of experience in environmental monitoring and compliance at a Chemical Demilitarization Site, I expertise in monitoring and analyzing air quality data to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and identify potential hazards. Proficient in using specialized monitoring equipment and analytical tools, with a strong focus on safety and attention to detail. Proven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to implement and improve monitoring protocols, and communicate results to upper management. As this is a government position, I already have the necessary security clearance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Baptist Health Corbin
01.2020 - 01.2021
- I adhere to the guidelines and regulations set forth by the national Board of Pharmacy to ensure accurate and effective dispensation of packaged prescriptions to patients
- In addition to my technical duties, I strive to deliver exceptional customer service, fostering high client retention and customer loyalty for Baptist Health Corbin
- As part of my role, I handle sensitive patient information and profiles in compliance with HIPAA standards
- Furthermore, I possess hands-on experience in dealing with insurance billing procedures, further bolstering my capabilities as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
Retail Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
03.2018 - 01.2020
- I interfaced with a high volume of approximately 200 customers on a daily basis, proactively addressing their inquiries and concerns
- I oversaw the inventory management processes, leveraging my expertise to introduce new procedures that maintained a 100% stock availability and boosted inventory turnover., have also been able to understand and implement data manipulation, and create interactive graphs from a dataset
- I have also developed an understanding for documentation and hypothesis testing
- I successfully fulfilled the required curriculum to attain a Bachelor's degree in Biology, encompassing rigorous courses such as
- Anatomy and Physiology, Ecology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics, alongside a minor in Chemistry that included
- General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry, all within a span of three years
- I proudly maintained a 3.49 cumulative GPA throughout my academic career
- I earned distinction for completing the leadership program at Alice Lloyd College and held the esteemed position of College Board Representative for the Allied Health Club, as well as serving as the Historian for the Phi Beta
- Lambda chapter
- I was an active member of the Student Rural Health Association, where I contributed to fostering health-related awareness and solutions for rural communities.
Demilitarization Technician
Battelle Memorial
01.2021 - Current
- I operate and maintain air monitoring equipment and instruments, including calibration and repair as necessary
- I collect air samples from designated monitoring locations throughout the demilitarization site, following established sampling procedures and safety protocols
- I performed real-time monitoring of air quality parameters such as temperature, humidity, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- I analyze air quality data and generate reports, including identification of potential hazards or deviations from regulatory standards
- I conduct routine and ad-hoc inspections of the demilitarization site to identify potential sources of air pollution and assess compliance with environmental regulations
- I collaborate with cross-functional teams, including safety officers, site managers, and environmental engineers, to identify and implement corrective actions in response to identified hazards or deviations from regulatory standards
- I maintain accurate records and documentation of monitoring data, inspection reports, and corrective actions taken
- I also stay up-to-date on relevant regulations, standards, and best practices related to air monitoring in a demilitarization site, and incorporate this knowledge into daily work practices.
- I recently went through the course work and training to perform Instrument Technician duties should this be required out in the field. This includes but not limited to, performing preventative maintenance on the instruments and calibrating diagnostic equipment.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science And Artificial Intelligence
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Alice Lloyd College
Pippa Passes, KY05.2018
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Technical Skills (Proficient in Python, SQL, and R)
- Administrative Support
- Communication and Presentation
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Demilitarization Technician
Battelle Memorial
01.2021 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Baptist Health Corbin
01.2020 - 01.2021
Retail Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
03.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Data Science And Artificial Intelligence
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Alice Lloyd College
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