Kayleigh Kostrzewa
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Western Michigan University
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Managed overall laboratory functions.
- Maintained Aseptic Technique
Manager
Two Fellas Grill
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Opened and closed the store and did all required paperwork and bank runs
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.2024
High School Diploma -
Kalamazoo Area Mathematics And Science Center
Kalamazoo, MI06.2020
Skills
- Quality Control Procedures
- Safe Specimen Handling
- Lab Equipment Calibration
- Aseptic Techniques
- Test Results Interpretation
- Specifications Conformance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Microscopic Analysis
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Biohazard Disposal
Accomplishments
- Participated in opening a second store with other manager on the Two Fellas Staff
- Received two awards from NCWIT
- Received a letter of acceptance into WMU leadership and excellence program
Drag
I am self proclaimed drag royalty. I preform at pride in Kalamazoo and at other local events to share my pride in myself, my knowledge, and my future.
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Western Michigan University
09.2023 - Current
Manager
Two Fellas Grill
08.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Western Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Kalamazoo Area Mathematics And Science Center
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