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Katja Ledbetter

New Hope,AL

Summary

Detail-focused Accessioner with strong capability to efficiently process samples and manage data entry, ensuring high productivity. Possess specialized skills in specimen handling, quality control procedures, and laboratory information systems management. Excel in time management, adaptability, and problem-solving, contributing to seamless laboratory operations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Specimen Accessioner

Huntsville Hospital Main
Huntsville, AL
08.2020 - Current

As a lead in the department, I was responsible for receiving, preparing, and distributing patient specimens in a laboratory setting, including tasks like accurately labeling, sorting, centrifuging, aliquoting samples, entering data into the laboratory information system, and ensuring proper specimen handling and storage to facilitate accurate diagnostic testing; they play a crucial role in the pre-analytical phase of laboratory testing, maintaining quality control and adhering to safety protocols. I also assisted with training new staff members in the accessioning process. I identified opportunities for improvement and participated in continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Guest Service Representative

Space and Rocket Center
Huntsville, Alabama
01.2017 - 05.2020

I worked with the public, assisted customers with questions and concerns, I operated ticket desk and cash register, handled money, stood for long periods at a time (6+ hrs.) or for a duration of shifts assisting guests. Maintained a pleasant and professional relationship with customers and co-workers. I ensured that the ticket desk was clean at all times, removing trash, filing and organizing of sales brochures, and that kennels, strollers and wheelchairs were well maintained, in proper working condition, and secure at the end of the day.

Barista / Bookseller

Barnes and Nobles
Huntsville, AL
09.2014 - 09.2017

I provided world-class customer service by delivering the four core service principles of the cafe: provided timely and friendly cafe service, upsell, maintained product presentation standards, and maintained cafe cleanliness. Also the four principles on the bookside. I performed all support tasks in the cafe, including baking, cleaning cases and equipment, and restocking displays. I greeted and established reports with customers, engaging them in conversations about all our product and services. I asked questions to identify customer needs, providing recommendations using my product knowledge to connect the customer with the right solutions.

Waitress

Waffle House
Huntsville, AL
06.2016 - 09.2016

I maintained responsibility for taking food and beverage orders, entered all orders as quickly as possible, while maintaining the proper sequence. I also served ordered food and beverages in the customers' section. I coordinated with the kitchen to make sure that service was on time and the quality of the food was according to the company’s standards. I performed all delegated tasks as directed by the management to make sure that all the company’s operational guidelines were upheld. I handled the cash register and money. Organized and cleaned tables.

Administrative Author's Assistant (Volunteer)

A.G Porter
New Hope, AL
03.2014 - 12.2015

I assisted author with inventory, created documents for financial and inventory record keeping, coordinated and scheduled events, attended events (set up, clean up, acquired payments, maintained schedule) order books, merchandise ect. I maintained calendar events, utilize social media to promote events. Networked at events with readers and authors, processed payments.

Library Assistant (Head Teen Volunteer)

New Hope Public Library
Newhope, AL
03.2013 - 09.2013

I sorted and stocked inventory, ordered inventory, Assisted public with questions and concerns. I maintained inventory records (check- ins and check-outs, DVD's, assisted librarian with public events.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Hope High School
New Hope, AL
05-2017

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Spring Hill College
Mobile, Alabama

Skills

Specimen storage methods, laboratory safety protocols, entering patient data, laboratory safety, HIPAA compliance, providing customer service, verifying patient data, specimen handling, hazardous material handling, proper labeling, workload prioritization, training and leadership, customer service, conflict resolution, multi-tasking, people, ability to work alone and in groups, work with minimum supervision, proficient in Microsoft word and excel, proficient with email, cash registered, and other computer applications

Timeline

Lab Specimen Accessioner

Huntsville Hospital Main
08.2020 - Current

Guest Service Representative

Space and Rocket Center
01.2017 - 05.2020

Waitress

Waffle House
06.2016 - 09.2016

Barista / Bookseller

Barnes and Nobles
09.2014 - 09.2017

Administrative Author's Assistant (Volunteer)

A.G Porter
03.2014 - 12.2015

Library Assistant (Head Teen Volunteer)

New Hope Public Library
03.2013 - 09.2013

High School Diploma -

New Hope High School

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Spring Hill College
Katja Ledbetter