Ruth Blankenship
Greenville,SC
Summary
Dynamic Business Implementation Specialist with a proven track record at Pace Analytical, excelling in project planning and collaborative teamwork. Leveraged expertise in LIMS Systems to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities, significantly improving team performance and client satisfaction through technical troubleshooting and effective communication. Able to work closely with multiple departments within a company to complete project goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Implementation Specialist
Pace Analytical
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted with multiple implementation projects concurrently, maintaining deadlines and project goals.
- Developed strong relationships with onsite staff, fostering trust and cooperation in the implementation process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of laboratory best practices in an effort to establish more uniform practices across the network.
Metals Department Supervisor
Pace Analytical
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization. Provided quality data while maintaining on time performance.
- Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
- Managed team of ten employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, provided an environment that encouraged cross training on both prep methods and instrumentation.
Metals Analyst
Pace Analytical
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided training for new analysts, improving overall team performance and sustainability.
- Monitored regulatory changes affecting metals sop's, swi's and EPA recommendations ensuring department and methods remained compliant.
- Identified areas for improvement using LEAN techniques.
Environmental Project Coordinator
Pace Analytical
11.2013 - 07.2019
- Successfully managed multiple clients simultaneously.
- Established effective communication among team members in both the receiving area and the laboratory to ensure on time delivery of reports to clients.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with customer.
Laboratory Technician
Allergy Partners
11.2009 - 08.2012
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Education
Bachelor's Of Science - Chemistry
St Andrews Presbyterian College
Laurinburg, NC05.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Lims Systems, Oracle
- Project Planning
- Collaborative Team Player
- Microsoft Excel, Projects,Word
- Technical Troubleshooting for ICP, ICPMS, CVAA, CVAF
- Problem-Solving
- Skilled at creating Standard Operational Procedure documents and auditing for efficiency and compliance
Timeline
Business Implementation Specialist
Pace Analytical
04.2023 - 08.2024
Metals Department Supervisor
Pace Analytical
11.2020 - 02.2023
Metals Analyst
Pace Analytical
07.2019 - 11.2020
Environmental Project Coordinator
Pace Analytical
11.2013 - 07.2019
Laboratory Technician
Allergy Partners
11.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor's Of Science - Chemistry
St Andrews Presbyterian College
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