Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Technologist II - Core Trainer
VRL-Eurofins
Denver, CO
05.2022 - Current
Performed complex testing procedures strictly adhering to official SOPs.
Utilized microscopic techniques to correctly identity bacteria and yeast in biological specimens.
Able to perform benchtop biochemical testing to correctly identify bacteria
Excelled in the operation of MADLI-TOF mass spectrometry equipment to identify organisms.
Trained in reading agar plates and broths to determine if there what biological organisms are present.
Followed strict aseptic techniques to reduce the risk of contamination with a success rate of 99.05%.
Excelled in the use of Biological Safety Cabinets for inoculating media with biological organisms.
Responsible for training new employees on complex testing procedures and aseptic technique.
Floor Manager
Vail Brewery
Vail, Colorado
01.2020 - 05.2022
Managed a staff of nine employees and solved issues independently.
Supervised cash drawer balances and deposits of store receipts.
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Connected with customers to provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Managed store opening and closing procedures to optimize store readiness and maintain strict financial controls.
Research Assistant
CU Boulder
Boulder, CO
01.2018 - 01.2019
Studied plant ecology to deepen our understanding of the effect elevation has on habitat recovery.
Inspected and surveyed field sites to identify, analyze and enhance plans for protecting natural resources.
Presented experimental findings in presentations with graphs, charts and other visual aids.
Coded and verified data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, entering data into computer database for subsequent analysis.
Collected and documented data to support research and information-gathering activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
University of Colorado Boulder
05.2020
Study Abroad Exchange Program -
University of New South Wales
New South Wales, Australia
12.2019
Skills
Data Collection
Time Management
Lab Experiments and Research
High Complexity Microbiology Testing
Organization
Communication
Aseptic Technique
Writing
Training and Development
Timeline
Technologist II - Core Trainer
VRL-Eurofins
05.2022 - Current
Floor Manager
Vail Brewery
01.2020 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
CU Boulder
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology