Kristin Alfaro
CN Railroad
Cloquet,MN
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Work History
Hostler/Laborer
2 Years 8 Months- Operated locomotives within the railyard and shop following all safety rules.
- Stocked water, lunchroom and locomotive supplies daily
- utilize crane to unload heavy-duty material from delivery trucks.
- Operated forklift to unload materials from delivery trucks, dump garbage and scrap bins.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols to maintain high performance levels.
- Displayed excellent problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, contributing to the overall success of the team.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
1 Year 11 Months- Verified collection orders, communicated discrepancies to nurses to ensure accurate specimen processing.
- Identified patients using proper procedures to maintain safety and accuracy in specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information, facilitating proper tracking and handling of specimens.
- Monitored inventory levels of phlebotomy supplies, facilitating timely reordering to prevent shortages.
- Upheld strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
3 Years 5 Months- Labeled blood vials with critical information, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with collection protocols.
- Obtained a variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Maintained a fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures, safeguarding patients and staff from potential health hazards.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
1 Year 4 Months- Identified suitable veins for blood draws, ensuring patient comfort and safety during specimen collection.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for timely courier transport to maintain sample integrity.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Communicated with patients to resolve inquiries, schedule appointments and address billing questions.
- Coordinated referrals and organized medical records for efficient patient processing.
Administrative Assistant
2 Years 4 Months- Answered phone calls and emails, enhancing communication and ensuring effective business correspondence.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets, facilitating accurate payroll processing.
- Responded to customer issues, achieving immediate resolution and supporting customer retention.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
Mechandise Specialist
5 Years 1 Month- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Staged merchandise and stocked sales floor to stimulate impulse sales.
- Managed visual merchandising, maintaining standards and elevating customer experience.
- Coached, managed and developed teams to provide exceptional service and achieve sales goals.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Skills
Heavy Equipment Operation
Crane Certification
Inventory Management
Material Handling
Office Operations
Logistics Coordination
Excel Spreadsheets
Worksite Organization
Safety Compliance
Equipment Maintenance
Mechanical Engineer License
Certification
- Licensed Mechanical Engineer - Dec 2023
- Certified Forklift Operator - Dec 2023
- Certified Crane Operator - Dec 2023
Timeline
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