Rose Baker
Reno,NV
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Assay Laboratory Administrator/Lab Technician
McClelland Laboratories
Reno, Nevada
07.2013 - 01.2025
- Submits analytical lab jobs on a daily basis
- Create instrument runs on a daily basis
- Review AA instrument test for accuracy
- Analyze results and approve data
- Audit quality assurances through ISO certification
- Assist analytical lab manager as needed
- Assist and fill-in for the Assay Lab Manager
- Promote a positive, respectful environment in the lab
- Ensure that test work is completed in an impartial manner
- Help coordinate the tab workflow
- Assist in maintaining required turnaround times
- Approve and review external providers
- Order and stock lab supplies utilizing MU purchasing system -
- Review requests, tenders and contracts (submittals and quotes)
- Set up incoming jobs for the lab
- Dispose of completed samples per client request
- Review, report and authorize results
- Recognize and correct nonconformances in the lab
- Address complaints
- Initiate corrective and preventative actions
- Report lab nonconformances to management as needed
- Offer opinions and interpretations after review with the Lab Manager
- Implement, maintain and make improvements to the management system
- Make changes to management system documents
- Identify deviations from the management system
- Initiate actions to prevent or minimize deviations from the management system
- Report to management on the performance of the management system and any need for improvement as needed and at the annual manager's meeting
- Store and retrieve management system documents
- Perform internal audits of the lab
- Make changes to the lims
- Help supervise technicians to ensure they are following MLI methods
- Help train and mentor new employees
- Evaluate the competence of lab technicians
- Authorize technicians to perform tasks they can perform
- Monitor the competence of technicians
- Make recommendations for staff or equipment needs
- The Assay Administrative Coordinator reports to the Assay Lab Manager
Prep Services Coordinator
ALS Minerals
Reno, Nevada
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Set up new client codes and CPTS and assist clients
- Submitted Prep work orders on a daily basis
- Email Client to resolve any issues
- Maintained Client services help line
- Audited and approved prep runs
- Monitor hold sheet to ensure work on production line was steady
- Check all work orders submitted by data entry staff
- Resolved any submittal and line out items
- Checked invoices for accuracy
- Sent WOKO to clients after review of work orders
Preparation Department Manager
ALS Minerals
Reno, Nevada
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Interview and hire new staff
- Prepare and deliver performance evaluations & disciplinary action as required
- Schedule and coordinate the logistics of all sample pickups with clients and ALS drivers for Reno Lab
- Schedule and Supervise Data Entry, Line out staff and drivers
- Train new data entry and line out staff
- Effectively Stage production for maximum performance
- Monitor workload flow and productivity levels
- Track turnaround time for jobs in lab
- Prepared Power Point presentation for weekly production meetings
- E-mail and track special projects
- Maintain production and follow safety standards
- Ensure sample shipping is effectively managed
- Maintained record number of samples 6 months consecutively
- (10,000 sample volume per month)
- Reviewed crush and pulverizing QC standards were met
- Ensure all routine quality checks are performed and reported accurately
- Work with other departments as needed
- Assist the Lab Manager as needed
- Implemented Client Sample tracking standards to drop from 30% loss of sample to 0
- Central Point of contact for software support for the Global 'ALS Mineral' data entry staff
Office Manager/Data Entry
ALS Minerals
Reno, Nevada
03.2008 - 04.2012
- Schedule and Supervise Data Entry, Line out staff and driver's
- Train new data entry and line out staff
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry write up
- Set up new client codes and CPTS and assist clients
- Purchasing supplies for Prep Office and track inventories
- Monitor workload flow and productivity levels
- Track turnaround time for jobs in lab
- E-mail and track special projects
- Maintain production and follow safety standards
- Ensure sample shipping is effectively managed
- Coordinate the logistics of sample pick up
- Ensure all routine quality checks are performed and reported
- Work in other departments as needed
- Assist the Lab Manager as needed
- Central Point of contact for software support for the Global 'ALS Mineral' data entry staff
Controller
Diamond's Casino
Reno, Nevada
01.1996 - 01.2008
- Oversee Accounting
- Payroll for 120 employees
- Human Resources
- Hard count and Vault Departments
- Monitor daily cash flow
- Assist General Manager as needed
- Review daily posting thru Financial Statement
- Review slot and pit reports
- Prepare monthly tax and workers Insurance reports
- Backup and maintain computers
- Interview and train new employees
Office Manager
Gold Ranch Casino
Verdi, Nevada
01.1989 - 01.1996
- Post slots and Pit Revenue
- Store receipts daily
- Weekly balanced all revenue department
- Month end reports
- Processed payroll for 100 employees
- Posted all accounts payable through check run
- Balanced all accounts receivable
- Balanced employee benefits through month end tax and worker comp
- Reports
Payroll Supervisor
Sparks Nugget
Sparks, Nevada
01.1982 - 01.1989
- Supervisor 8 payroll clerks
- Prepare payroll for over 1,000 employees
- Balance carpenter fund
- Prepare meat packer payroll
- Balance employee insurance and pay premiums
- Balance month end tax report
- Train new employees
- Assist Payroll Manager as needed
Summary
Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Skills
- Biohazard management
- Chemical handling
- Laboratory management
- Hazardous waste management
- Research support
- Standard operating procedures
Certification
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- CM - Certified Manager Certification (ISO Certification
- Data Analysis & Interpretation Skills Certificate – LIMS
- Internal Auditor Certificate– The Institute of Internal Auditors.
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved production issues which led to greater turnaround results.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 10 Lab Technicians'
- Achieved Quality Controls by implementing ISO accreditation standards accurately and effectively.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteQuote
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin
Education
High School Diploma -
Sparks High
Sparks, NVBusiness Management
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NVTimeline
Assay Laboratory Administrator/Lab Technician
McClelland Laboratories
07.2013 - 01.2025
Prep Services Coordinator
ALS Minerals
01.2013 - 06.2013
Preparation Department Manager
ALS Minerals
04.2012 - 01.2013
Office Manager/Data Entry
ALS Minerals
03.2008 - 04.2012
Controller
Diamond's Casino
01.1996 - 01.2008
Office Manager
Gold Ranch Casino
01.1989 - 01.1996
Payroll Supervisor
Sparks Nugget
01.1982 - 01.1989
High School Diploma -
Sparks High
Business Management
Truckee Meadows Community College
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