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Work History
Education
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References
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Kevin D. Reed

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Drug Testing Collector-Manager with extensive experience at D.A.T.C.S. Proven expertise in specimen collection and federal compliance, coupled with exceptional customer service and effective communication skills. Recognized for maintaining high accuracy in documentation and fostering team collaboration in high-pressure environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drug Testing Collector-Manager-Certified

D.A.T.C.S
Shreveport, Louisiana
09.2015 - Current
  • Collecting specimens for drug testing while following federal guidelines.
  • Collect specimens consisting of hair, nails, urine, saliva, and breath alcohol samples for drug testing.
  • Collect samples for DNA paternity testing.
  • Perform onsite collections at various locations as needed (pre-employments, post-accidents, randoms, reasonable suspicions, as well as after-hours emergency services).
  • Work 24/7, rotating on-call schedule as needed.
  • Clean, maintain, and calibrate measuring instruments and/or test equipment.
  • Reviewed the accuracy of scanned documents and ensured the documents reflect the details specified.
  • Sign and check in donors to be tested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and needed, outside of the collector’s duties.

Meter Reader

American Electric Power Swepco
Shreveport, LA
01.2014 - 09.2015
  • Maintain records, tools, equipment, and work areas in clean, orderly, and safe manner; perform duties consistent with Company safety rules, regulations, and practices; and report unsafe conditions, equipment, and practices.
  • Report customer requests and inquiries to supervision; promote positive image of Company to public, through courteous and appropriate behavior.
  • Check to see if meter constant is recorded.
  • Observe and report data required in periodic surveys, studies.
  • Complete meter reading clerical work when necessary.
  • Assist with rerouting and mapping activities as requested by supervision.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Water Treatment Specialist

U.S. Army
Fort Campbell
10.2010 - 09.2013
  • Assist in water reconnaissance and site preparation.
  • Operate and control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
  • Combine chemicals such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
  • Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
  • Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
  • Perform water quality analysis testing and verification.
  • Provide support to brigade in accomplishing missions and details by either transporting goods and services or soldiers by way of motor transport or operating forklift.

ROI Release of Information Specialist

Health Port Technologies
Shreveport, LA
07.2008 - 09.2010
  • Responsible for processing all release of medical records information requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service.
  • Received, processed and date stamped incoming requests for information and responds to requests by opening mail, assisting walk-ins, telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Assists with the training of associates in the Release of Information Specialists I position.
  • Reviewed the accuracy of scanned documents and ensures documents reflect the details specified by the requester.
  • Troubleshoot desktop computer and printer as needed.

Education

Criminal Justice - Medicolegal Death Investigation

Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA
01.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Southern University
LA
01.2007

Some College (No Degree) -

Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA

Skills

  • Specimen collection
  • Onsite testing
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Federal compliance

References

  • Aleasa Roberts, 832-859-0673, aleasaroberts@gmail.com
  • Ricky King, 318-573-3221, ricky@omnisp.com
  • Ivory Irvin, 318-230-9920, masterirvinshous@bellsouth.net
  • Brandi Taylor, 903-330-5625
  • Schwuana Belle, 318-658-4631
  • Kenyana Washington, (318) 426-1701
  • CPT. Noble Patterson III, (337) 353-8115

Affiliations

  • 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae-Kwon-Do

Certification

  • Karate Instructor

Timeline

Drug Testing Collector-Manager-Certified

D.A.T.C.S
09.2015 - Current

Meter Reader

American Electric Power Swepco
01.2014 - 09.2015

Water Treatment Specialist

U.S. Army
10.2010 - 09.2013

ROI Release of Information Specialist

Health Port Technologies
07.2008 - 09.2010

Criminal Justice - Medicolegal Death Investigation

Bossier Parish Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Southern University

Some College (No Degree) -

Bossier Parish Community College