Mario Herrera
Irving,Texas
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Histotech NC III (IHC)
Inform Diagnostics
Coppell, Texas
11.2014 - Current
- Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the staining of IHC slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures
- Conduct and prepare manual special stains
- Validate and verify performance of IHC primary antibodies
- Implement and enact a novel protocol for preparing a fresh validation process.
- Differentiate acceptable and unacceptable staining of IHC control slides
- Support the Histology Department with various duties
- Load, unload and prep stainers as well as perform basic maintenance
- Capable of conducting research on tissue samples to identify novel IHC stains suitable for use on control blocks.
- Match-make cases, ensuring complete accuracy and embed tissue in cassettes with paraffin
- Load and unload IHC slides on Ventana Benchmark Ulta, BOND III and BOND PRIME
Security Officer
ABM Security
Irving, Texas
07.2012 - 11.2014
- Secure premises and employee population by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Monitor all sites and locations through the Security Control Center
Infantry/Supply/Recruiter
Texas Army National Guard
01.1999 - 01.2013
- I have trained and served in the infantry, supply assignment and as a Recruiting and Retention Specialist
- Learned and engaged in the sacrifices of personal preferences for the good of the team
- Deployed for Noble Eagle Mission and Operation Iraqi Freedom, 12-14 month tours
- Domestic activities: Search and rescue assignments for Hurricane Katrina and Ike
- Supply Specialist: Receive, inspect, inventory, load/unload, store, issue and deliver supplies and equipment
- Maintain automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment
- Issue and receive small arms
- Secure weapons and ammunition in security areas
- Conducted enlistment and retention interviews, explained the selected reserve incentive program and the initial entry training requirements, test results, enlistment options and programs obligations.
Education
Pre-Warrior Leadership Course -
10.2007
Combat Life Saver -
07.2007
Recruiting and Retention Course phase I Military (MOS) -
Camp Robinson
AR01.2006
Unit Supply Specialist Military (MOS) -
Fort Lee
VA01.2001
Diploma -
W.W. Samuel High School
Dallas, TX01.2000
Skills
Histotech III (IHC)
Timeline
Histotech NC III (IHC)
Inform Diagnostics
11.2014 - Current
Security Officer
ABM Security
07.2012 - 11.2014
Infantry/Supply/Recruiter
Texas Army National Guard
01.1999 - 01.2013
Pre-Warrior Leadership Course -
Combat Life Saver -
Recruiting and Retention Course phase I Military (MOS) -
Camp Robinson
Unit Supply Specialist Military (MOS) -
Fort Lee
Diploma -
W.W. Samuel High School