Maria Zamora
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Accomplished Laboratory Manager at Face 2 Cellars, enhanced operational efficiency and team performance through strategic workflow improvements and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Expert in equipment and data management, excelled in staff training and customer service, achieving significant cost savings and increased test accuracy. Bilingual seeking to apply my training in Business Office Administration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Face 2 Cellars
2004.07 - 2023.05
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication among team members and addressing any conflicts promptly.
- Actively participated in professional conferences and workshops, sharing laboratory best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and adjusting internal policies as necessary.
- Established relationships with external vendors to negotiate better pricing on lab supplies without compromising quality or availability.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory processes, resulting in consistent quality of work.
- Coordinated staff training programs to keep abreast of advances in scientific knowledge relevant to the field.
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean, and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
- Managed budgets for the laboratory, ensuring cost-effective use of funds while meeting operational goals.
- Increased accuracy in test results by maintaining calibration schedules for all instruments.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Maintained an organized inventory system for lab supplies, reducing waste and saving on procurement costs.
Education
Business Office Administration
Center For Employment Training
Santa Maria, CA2024
Skills
- Payroll Training
- Data Management
- QuickBooks
- Computer Skills
- Bilingual
- Staff Management
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Business Administration
- MS Office
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Face 2 Cellars
2004.07 - 2023.05
Business Office Administration
Center For Employment Training
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