Kaitlyn Istnick
Shirley,MA
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new responsibilities. A proactive, exceptionally organized and punctual individual with a team-oriented mentality. Experienced in fast-paced environments and flexible to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earned high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Biotechnologist Level 2
Lonza
Portsmouth, NH
08.2024 - Current
- Certified trainer for downstream biomanufacturing (e.g., chromatography, depth filtration, VRF, ultrafiltration and diafiltration, final filtration, and final dispense).
- Led process optimization initiatives to enhance biopharmaceutical downstream production efficiency.
- Consistently ensured productivity of multiple processes in downstream manufacturing by collaborating with teams to achieve scheduling demands following GMP procedures.
- Performed process operations during facility tours for FDA inspectors during pre-approval inspections, utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure FDA compliance.
Professional Photographer
Kaitlyn Istnick Photography
Shirley, MA
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Rapidly accomplished the process of initiating, establishing, and managing a personal small business as an autodidactic photographer.
- Managed and coordinated day-to-day activities of a small business, overseeing customer service and financial management.
Full-Time Building Substitute Teacher
Wheeler Middle School
Wahiawa, HI
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained a flexible and adaptable attitude while floating to various grade levels and subjects every day.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
Customer Relations Manager
Aloha Toxicology
Honolulu, HI
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Facilitated seamless information exchange between management, laboratory technicians, specimen collectors, and account holders.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with team members to ensure quality standards were met.
Head Server
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
Tyngsboro, MA
07.2014 - 07.2019
- Demonstrated ability to handle a high volume of tables while effectively managing serving staff.
- Responsible for training new and existing servers on protocols and restaurant standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
The University Of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12-2020
Skills
- Skilled at turning high-level strategy into clear, execution-ready plans through sound judgment and analysis
- Knowledge in manufacturing processes, specifically MES/Syncade (eBR)
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Courteous, professional demeanor
- Able to adapt quickly to new, high paced environments
Timeline
Biotechnologist Level 2
Lonza
08.2024 - Current
Professional Photographer
Kaitlyn Istnick Photography
04.2023 - 07.2024
Full-Time Building Substitute Teacher
Wheeler Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Customer Relations Manager
Aloha Toxicology
04.2021 - 07.2021
Head Server
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
07.2014 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
The University Of Texas At San Antonio