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Minda Merinsky

Asbury Park

Summary

As laboratory professional, possess extensive experience in overseeing lab operations, managing inventory, and maintaining safety standards. Known for high standards and delivering results through effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in laboratory safety protocols and workflow optimization, embodying reliability and flexibility.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Coordinator

Montgomery College
10.2014 - 02.2017
  • Hired, trained and managed student assistants and evening lab coordinator.
  • Managed the use of equipment and supplies for the department, prepared and dismantled evening labs, and performed demonstrations as requested by the instructor.
  • Maintained up-to-date inventory of supplies and equipment required by the various courses, which included large purchases for the department.
  • Maintained and monitored lab and prep rooms as safe working environments to ensure departmental guidelines and procedures were being followed in the classroom, and reviewed departmental facilities and equipment to prevent potentially hazardous conditions.

Technician

TechShop
02.2014 - 09.2014
  • Helped members understand how to use machinery and tools in a safe manner by conducting demonstrations on tool usage.
  • Inventory, tool maintenance, coordinate events, prototyping

Sculpture Manager

Corcoran School of Art + Design
03.2013 - 05.2013
  • Hired, trained and managed student assistants.
  • Helped students understand how to use machinery and tools in a safe manner by conducting demonstrations on tool usage and provided assistance with class projects.
  • Purchased materials as needed and was responsible for the record keeping of departmental spending.
  • Maintained and repaired tools and machinery in the lab.

Technical Assistant

Montgomery College
07.2008 - 10.2010
  • Hired, trained and managed student assistants.
  • Worked across 12 classes per semester (approx. 300 students) to help ensure safe usage of machinery and tools, involving regular interactions with professors.
  • Assisted in updating/editing lab prep books and safety manuals.

Student Assistant

Kutztown University
08.2003 - 06.2006
  • Managed the overall safety of the sculpture studio. Including both the woodworking, metalworking and clay areas.
  • Helped students understand how to use machinery and tools in a safe manner by conducting demonstrations on tool usage and provided assistance with class projects.
  • Maintained and repaired tools and machinery in the lab.

Instructional Assistant

Peter’s Valley Craft Center
06.2005 - 08.2005
  • Managed the overall safety of the sculpture studio/wood shop.
  • Helped students understand how to use machinery and tools in a safe manner by conducting demonstrations on tool usage and provided assistance with class projects.
  • Maintained and repaired tools and machinery in the lab.

Education

Bachelor of fine arts - Sculpture, Minor in Furniture Design

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
05.2005

Skills

  • Laboratory management
  • Laboratory safety
  • Staff management
  • Multitasking
  • Team leadership
  • Staff training
  • Hand and power tool safety
  • Purchasing
  • Materials inventory
  • Mentoring students

Websites

Timeline

Laboratory Coordinator

Montgomery College
10.2014 - 02.2017

Technician

TechShop
02.2014 - 09.2014

Sculpture Manager

Corcoran School of Art + Design
03.2013 - 05.2013

Technical Assistant

Montgomery College
07.2008 - 10.2010

Instructional Assistant

Peter’s Valley Craft Center
06.2005 - 08.2005

Student Assistant

Kutztown University
08.2003 - 06.2006

Bachelor of fine arts - Sculpture, Minor in Furniture Design

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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