Parker Ferguson
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Indiana University, adept in laboratory techniques and specimen handling. Proven ability to establish rapport with students and provide exceptional customer service. Skilled in first aid response and problem-solving, consistently maintaining high standards of lab safety and organization to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Indiana University, Purdue University
Bloomington, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
- Kept the specimens being observed prepared and fed as they are kept alive within the lab.
- Managed laboratory supplies and equipment, providing maximum output to meet data deadlines.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Indiana University, Purdue University
Bloomington, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Conducted office hours to provide additional support for students needing help with course material.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
First Aid Provider
IC-EMS
Bloomington, IN
11.2024 - Current
- Participated in continuing my education related to First Aid Care in order to stay current on best practices.
- Performed initial assessments on patients to determine their condition, including taking vital signs such as pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
Sales Associate
Speedway Gas Station
Bloomington, IN
10.2024 - Current
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers and checking out customers.
Store Associate
Pop Culture Museum
Seattle, WA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Greeted and assisted guests in a high-traffic museum gift shop.
- Restocked and maintained cleanliness of shop to enhance customer experience.
- Conducted end-of-day cash counts and reconciled transactions with register totals.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Peachtree City, IN
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated cash register to accept cash or credit card payment and issue receipt for transaction.
- Restocked counter supplies and condiment stations, cleaned windows and emptied trash cans during slow periods.
- Replenished condiments and other supplies at front counter areas.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Cleaned tables, chairs, counters, floors, trays, dishes, silverware after each shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Biology
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-2027
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Specimen handling
- Customer service
- Teaching assistance
- First aid response
- Problem solving
- Record preparation
- Lab safety protocols
- Multitasking
Certification
- Certified in Basic Life Support Provider by the American Heart Association.
- Certified in Heartsaver First Aid by the American Heart Association.
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time doing more creative activities such as painting when I have a moment to myself after all is done.
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Indiana University, Purdue University
01.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Indiana University, Purdue University
01.2025 - Current
First Aid Provider
IC-EMS
11.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Speedway Gas Station
10.2024 - Current
Store Associate
Pop Culture Museum
05.2024 - 08.2024
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Human Biology
Indiana University, Bloomington
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