Created a knowledge base for the support team, reducing time spent researching answers to common questions.
Developed tailored solutions for key clients, resulting in increased client retention and upselling opportunities.
Developed long-term relationships with clients by providing consistent, reliable support and fostering trust in our company''s commitment to their success.
Ensured compliance with industry standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of trends and regulatory requirements.
Clinical Chemistry Technical Advisor
QuidelOrtho Technical Solutions Center
01.2015 - Current
Strengthened team performance with real time technical consultations, continuous improvement of onboarding and education, and personalized support of each teammate's development.
Supported leadership by monitoring team workflow, researching complex customer issues, and representing the TSC on major cross-functional projects.
Reorganized training materials and lead mentor team to improve focused onboarding and reduce average go-live time for large group of new hires.
Collaborated as SME on pre-launch Tech Pubs, UX, and Internal Training teams for new analyzer brought to market.
Certified Customer Excellence facilitator.
Technical Solutions Specialist
QuidelOrtho Technical Solutions Center
01.2006 - Current
Promoted from entry-level TSS1 to TSS2 and TSS3 roles by 2012; primary training mentor for new hires
Finished 2015 with 100% Customer Satisfaction and Technical Ability ratings, Remote Resolution rate >12% above team average.
Recipient of the 2014 Service Excellence Award for all-around performance exceeding expectations.
Laboratory Operations Supervisor
ACM Lab at Unity Hospital
02.2004 - 12.2005
Effectively managed technical and support staff as working supervisor of hospital lab evening shift.
Maintained high quality lab services during increased testing volume, test menu expansion, and new instrumentation.
Promptly investigated and resolved customer service issues.
Reliability Growth Technologist
Kelly Scientific at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
10.2002 - 12.2003
Operated pre-launch clinical chemistry analyzers to simulate high-volume customer use and track system reliability.
Contributed to design improvement with accurate documentation, digital photography, and video to illustrate failure modes.
Medical Technologist
ACM Medical Labs
Demonstrated versatility and independent workload management performing a broad range of testing in both hospital and high-volume reference lab settings
Traveled to primary operator training classes for multiple analyzer systems and took a lead role in troubleshooting and training peers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
State University of New York At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY
St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Technology Program
Rochester, NY
ASCP Board of Registry Certification
Specialized Training
Skills
Motivated to build trusting work relationships and deliver superior customer experiences
Eager to learn new skills and be an agent for change and continuous improvement