Kelli Brooks
Corsicana,TX
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Strong science knowledge and solid background in Illumnia next-generation sequencing, long-read sequencing and nucleic acid extraction. Outstanding project management skills allowing company to successfully build collaborations with external research and academic institutions. Developed extraction protocols depending on the organism to be studied in addition to sample type. Extensive knowledge testing extraction and sequencing chemistries, troubleshooting library preparation across multiple platforms. Excellent oral and written communication skills; great team player with positive attitude; ability to lead and influence others. Motivated professional offering Master of Science in Forensic Science in areas of biology, chemistry and biotechnology and over 20 year's experience in pharmacy. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines and result-oriented. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
PharMerica
08.2009 - Current
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
- Sterile IV Certified
- Helped manage ADS machines
- Ran point when packaging deliveries
- Supervised pharmacy technicians across multiple areas of workflow
Technical Supervisor
Southwest Regional Wound Care Center
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Calibrated, maintained and operated equipment for maximum performance.
- Maintained CAP licensing
- Extracted bacteria/fungal nucleic acid from wound samples
- Performed sequencing on extracted nucleic acid to assist doctors in tailoring wound treatment on a patient to patient basis
- Compounded specific topical treatments for wound care
Lead Research Scientist
RTLGenomics
11.2014 - 11.2020
- Developed detailed project plans, monitored progress, and assigned responsibilities to meet project objectives and deadlines
- Worked with international customers to meet genomic sequencing needs
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
- Supervised biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
- Assisted company in becoming Illumnia certified provider
- Assisted company in becoming Pacific Biosciences certified provider
- Troubleshooting sequencing platforms
- Extensive library preparation knowledge for Illumnia, Pacific Bioscience, Bionano Genomics platforms
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Universal Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08.2011
Associate of Science - Chemistry
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Customer Relationship Management
- Technical Presentations
- Detail Oriented
- Staff Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Strategic Planning
- Proficient in general lab practices
- Client Consultations
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Broad knowledge base of genomics, sequencing applications
- Healthcare knowledge
Timeline
Technical Supervisor
Southwest Regional Wound Care Center
11.2020 - 03.2023
Lead Research Scientist
RTLGenomics
11.2014 - 11.2020
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
PharMerica
08.2009 - Current
Master of Science - Forensic Science
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Universal Studies
Texas Tech University
Associate of Science - Chemistry
South Plains College
References
Sara Mohsen, RpH
817-655-0428
Abdul Shaalan, RpH
469-514-9124
Dr. John Hanson
806-549-4669
Dr. Jeremy Wilkinson
405-308-7275