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K'Daya Brantley

Greenville,SC

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Lab Manager

ARCpoint Downtown Greenville-AFG
Greenville, SC
09.2022 - Current
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Scheduled regular meetings between members of the lab team to review progress on ongoing projects.
  • Ensured that all laboratory personnel were properly trained in laboratory safety protocols prior to conducting experiments or handling hazardous materials.
  • Created training materials for new employees regarding proper usage of lab instruments and safety guidelines.
  • Conducted quality control tests and monitored results for accuracy.
  • Defined priorities, delegated tasks and planned workflow for laboratory personnel.
  • Managed supply purchasing, restocking and inventory tracking.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Phlebotomist II/Machine Technician

Immunotek Bio Centers-Freedom Plasma
Greenville, SC
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from donors or staff members.
  • Assessed plasma collection machines for proper functionality.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was completed correctly prior to releasing a donor from the center.
  • Assessed donor vital signs during and after procedures to check for fatigue or dizziness.
  • Monitored donor vitals throughout the donation process, such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure.
  • Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of donor collections, including volume and type of donation.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
  • Performed daily maintenance and repair of machines, as well as troubleshooting malfunctions.
  • Replaced worn parts on machines using hand tools such as wrenches and pliers.
  • Inspected equipment regularly and performed preventive maintenance as appropriate.

Lab Technician

Aid Upstate
Anderson, SC
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
  • Oversaw lab equipment stock and placed orders to expand inventory.
  • Performed quality control tests on incoming and outgoing materials to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Processed hematology and chemistry samples.
  • Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Conducted daily laboratory maintenance, including cleaning and organizing.
  • Coordinated grant-related activities to obtain funding for health education programs.
  • Advised patients on lifestyle modifications that can improve their overall well-being.

Adjunct Instructor

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
11.2012 - 12.2021
  • Implemented technological learning tools to increase student engagement and promote positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.
  • Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
  • Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades for each student enrolled in the course.
  • Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
  • Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
  • Provided constructive feedback to help improve student understanding of concepts being discussed.
  • Advised and mentored phlebotomy students to promote success and academic progress.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration/Human Resource

Strayer University
Greenville, SC
09-2010

Skills

  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Lab Equipment Maintenance
  • Employee Supervision
  • Quality Controls
  • Donor Screening
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Infection Control
  • Blood Collection
  • Venipuncture
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Online Classes
  • In-Class Lectures
  • Student Performance Evaluation
  • Academic Advisement

Certification

  • ASCP (BOC)-Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)cm

Accomplishments

  • AFG Employee of the Month (January 2022, October 2023
  • AFG Resilience Award 2023

Timeline

Corporate Lab Manager

ARCpoint Downtown Greenville-AFG
09.2022 - Current

Phlebotomist II/Machine Technician

Immunotek Bio Centers-Freedom Plasma
01.2022 - 10.2023

Lab Technician

Aid Upstate
10.2020 - 02.2022

Adjunct Instructor

Greenville Technical College
11.2012 - 12.2021

Associate of Arts - Business Administration/Human Resource

Strayer University

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