Lilijanna Cummings
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentance Dispensing Optician
Vision Institute NW
09.2022 - Current
- Inspected, dispensed and adjusted glasses
- Writing up and presenting sales reports to supervisors weekly
- Assist in training new employees
- One-on-one education with patients about lens options
- Fill contact and spectacle Rx
- Proficiency in Microsoft office software to compile data and formulate reports
- Schedule eye exams, pull insurance benefits, and answering phones
Research Assistant
Eastern Washington University
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Independently developed, planned, and executed a two year research project for publication
- Analyzes and evaluates problems, makes recommendations, and solutions to training and data management
- Maintain and track the budgeting for the grants funding my research
- Supervise undergraduates in lab work
- Instruct and enforce lab SOP's
- Maintain cell cultures of primary macrophages and RAW246.7.Perform cell plating, counting, staining, and imaging
- Optimize protocols for various lab procedures
- RNA extraction and cDNA reverse transcription
- Western blotting, RT-qPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry
- Maintain lab equipment and sterile environment
- In depth data analysis on large data sheets using R studio and Excel
Classroom Technician I
Spokane Community College
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Assist students one-on-one in study skills
- Maintain lab equipment
- Work alongside instructors to assemble lab kits for students
- Attend monthly CRLA training
- Build and maintain reports on student attendance for the supervisor
- Teach the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and biochemistry
- Proficiency in Microsoft office
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
MG VAMC
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Oversee administrative duties for the respiratory therapy department
- Manage patient schedules for four clinics
- Facilitate communication between Veterans and departments
- Manual and electronic data entry
- Proficiency in Microsoft office software to compile data and formulate reports
- Oversee and train new MSA's
Office Assistant
George Fox University
Newberg, OR
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Audited and balanced department budgets weekly
- Systemized and updated contact data for optimal communication with alum
- Coordinated campus activities for the department
- Organized and cataloged chemicals and lab supplies
Administrative Assistant
Deer Park Vision Source
Deer Park, WA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed office projects and collaborated with the marketing team for community outreach
- Assisted and scheduled patient appointments
- Inspected, dispensed and adjusted glasses for patients
- Training in an automatic lensometer and visual field testing
Education
Masters of Science - Biology / Cell and Molecular
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
George Fox University
Newberg, OR12.2019
Associate of Arts -
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA06.2017
Training
- Level 1 Advocate Training, EWU, Maggie Hardy
- ODEI training, EWU, Kim Barnes
- CLRA training, Level 1, ITTPC
Timeline
Classroom Technician I
Spokane Community College
11.2023 - 03.2024
Apprentance Dispensing Optician
Vision Institute NW
09.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Eastern Washington University
01.2022 - 06.2024
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
MG VAMC
04.2020 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant
Deer Park Vision Source
05.2019 - 08.2019
Office Assistant
George Fox University
08.2017 - 12.2019
Masters of Science - Biology / Cell and Molecular
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
George Fox University
Associate of Arts -
Spokane Falls Community College
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