Kesha Creel
Carriere,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Analyst with expertise in environmental testing and report generation. Skilled in equipment calibration, quality control, and troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and supporting a collaborative team environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Analyst
EASI, LLC
New Orleans, LA
04.2021 - Current
- Conduct chemical, biological, and physical tests on environmental water and soil samples to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Analyze and interpret test results, identifying trends and anomalies to inform decision-making and enhance environmental assessments.
- Compiled and generated reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Calibrated, maintained, troubleshot, and operated lab instruments, enhancing reliability of testing procedures.
- Follow Standard Of Procedures, maintain quality assurance (QA/QC), and adhere to strict safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled, prepared, and stored samples according to standard protocols, facilitating accurate testing and compliance with environmental standards.
Veterinary Receptionist/Technician
River Road Veterinary Hospital
Harahan, LA
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Greeted and assisted clients upon arrival, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere at River Road Veterinary Hospital.
- Answered phones and scheduled appointments, optimizing client flow and reducing wait times.
- Managed appointment scheduling and maintained accurate client records.
- Handled incoming calls and responded to inquiries, providing accurate information about services to enhance client satisfaction.
- Prepared treatment rooms and patients for surgery by ensuring cleanliness and readiness of equipment.
Business Office Manager
Big Chief Vapor Products
Chalmette, LA
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Achieved sales targets, drove promotions, managed daily store operations, and handled POS systems to enhance customer experience.
- Ensured outstanding service, resolved complaints, built customer loyalty, and monitored industry trends to adapt strategies.
- Recruited, trained, scheduled, and supervised sales associates to foster a strong team culture.
- Managed stock levels, placed orders, conducted inventory checks, and maintained merchandise displays to ensure product availability.
- Monitored compliance with age restrictions and local/federal laws for vape products to ensure legal sales.
- Maintained cleanliness and visual appeal while ensuring a safe, professional atmosphere for customers and staff.
Veterinary Technician
Chalmette Pet Wellness
Chalmette, LA
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Assisted veterinarians in examinations and surgeries, ensuring optimal care for various animal species.
- Monitored and documented animal vital signs, promptly reporting changes to veterinary team for timely interventions.
- Administered medications and vaccinations according to veterinary staff instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms and patients for surgery and monitored their recovery.
- Managed phone inquiries and scheduled patient appointments, enhancing clinic's communication and efficiency.
Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
St. Bernard Veterinary Hospital
Chalmette, LA
03.2003 - 08.2013
- Supported veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
- Monitored animal vital signs and recorded health data accurately.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Prepared treatment rooms and patients for surgery, monitored patient recovery, performed dental cleaning, polished teeth, and extracted teeth.
- Managed phone inquiries, scheduled appointments, organized patient files, and facilitated patient check-in and check-out processes.
Education
General studies - High school diploma
Chalmette High School
Chalmette, LA04.1994
Skills
- Clinical laboratory operations
- Laboratory testing and safety
- Specimen collection techniques
- Detail-oriented quality control
- Documentation management and record-keeping
- Billing and invoicing
- Accounts management
- Bookkeeping and data entry
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Microsoft Office applications
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Time management and organization
- Customer service and support
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laboratory Analyst
EASI, LLC
04.2021 - Current
Veterinary Receptionist/Technician
River Road Veterinary Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2022
Business Office Manager
Big Chief Vapor Products
03.2016 - 08.2020
Veterinary Technician
Chalmette Pet Wellness
09.2013 - 04.2016
Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
St. Bernard Veterinary Hospital
03.2003 - 08.2013
General studies - High school diploma
Chalmette High School