Sabrina Elmore
Erda,UT
Summary
Driven Lab Technician with a proven track record at Eyemart Express LLC, showcasing expertise in quality assurance and process optimization. Excelled in enhancing lab efficiency and accuracy, complemented by strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high safety standards and improving operational protocols, contributing to significant lab performance improvements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technician
Eyemart Express LLC
4002 So Yale Ave. Tulsa Oklahoma
06.2005 - 12.2010
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Optimized standard operating procedures based on regulatory guidelines.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining optimal functionality.
- Utilized advanced software tools for data management and analysis purposes.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample collection and processing procedures.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients and healthcare providers, fostering strong working relationships.
- Coordinated with external laboratories in performing specialized tests or analyses.
- Documented experimental procedures thoroughly, facilitating effective communication among team members.
- Identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that increased overall lab performance.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for timely completion of research projects.
- Mentored junior technicians in proper techniques and processes, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
Merchandiser
Sams Club
7757 So Olympia Ave Tulsa Oklahoma
12.2012 - 06.2024
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items or suggesting suitable alternatives when necessary, contributing to an elevated shopping experience.
- Trained new team members in merchandising best practices, ensuring a cohesive approach across the store.
- Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
- Maximized floor space utilization by rearranging fixtures according to changing business needs and customer traffic patterns.
- Contributed to a safe and welcoming shopping environment by adhering to store policies, addressing potential hazards, and maintaining clean, orderly merchandise displays.
- Reduced out-of-stock instances by conducting regular audits, adjusting inventory counts, and communicating discrepancies to management.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional plans and execute timely merchandise resets.
- Streamlined merchandise presentation through consistent application of planograms and adherence to company guidelines.
- Increased brand visibility by designing eye-catching window displays that highlighted new products and seasonal trends.
- Implemented sustainability practices in merchandise handling, contributing to company's green initiatives.
- Monitored competitor activity, adapting strategies to maintain competitive advantage.
- Customized store layouts to maximize foot traffic and product exposure, enhancing sales potential.
- Ensured optimal stock levels to meet customer demand, conducting regular inventory assessments.
- Facilitated training sessions for new merchandisers, improving team skills and performance.
- Fostered collaborative team environment, leading to more efficient merchandise handling and display setup.
- Improved product visibility by strategically organizing merchandise on showroom floors.
- Coordinated with store management to identify and capitalize on cross-merchandising opportunities.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback on product selection and store layout, incorporating insights into merchandising decisions.
- Increased customer engagement by providing knowledgeable product recommendations.
- Enhanced customer shopping experience with meticulous attention to product placement and accessibility.
- Developed and implemented seasonal merchandise plans, aligning inventory with consumer trends.
- Achieved significant reduction in overstock through precise demand forecasting.
- Optimized visual merchandising to create compelling product presentations that attracted and retained customers.
- Coordinated seasonal clearance sales, effectively managing inventory levels and maximizing revenue opportunities.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at Number locations by following established planograms.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
- Developed themes, props and lighting for merchandise displays.
- Incorporated new design techniques to create innovative and eye-catching displays.
- Scheduled regular maintenance and repair of displays for longevity.
- Monitored store traffic and customer engagement to determine display effectiveness.
- Developed visual merchandising plans and strategies to promote store offerings.
- Used props and lighting to enhance appearance and visibility of displays.
- Utilized paper, fabric and props to create displays.
- Presented store update suggestions and layouts to management and stakeholders.
Laboratory Technician
Jorgenson Optical
1901 So Union Ave Tacoma Washington
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- 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.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
- Supported regulatory compliance efforts through adherence to guidelines and thorough record-keeping practices.
- Trained junior technicians on laboratory techniques and safety protocols, enhancing overall team proficiency.
- Adapted quickly to changes in test protocols or methodologies, maintaining productivity during periods of transition.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Assisted in the development of new laboratory methods, leading to increased testing capabilities.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the ongoing optimization of lab operations.
- Streamlined sample processing for faster turnaround times and improved customer satisfaction.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Beatheal Sr. High
Graham, WA05.1996
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly and outgoing
- Stock Rotation
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Maintaining stock levels
- Stock replenishment
- Retail knowledge
- Active listener
- Merchandise planning
- Visual Merchandising
- Store maintenance
- Pricing and Signage Updates
- Sales Techniques
- Vendor Relations
- Product inventory counts
- Pricing controls
- Retail sales professional
- Planogram design
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Window displays
- Markdown procedures
- Space Planning
- Pricing strategy
- Promotional planning
- Cost Analysis
- Trend Identification
- Supplier audits
- Fashion industry knowledge
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Product Knowledge
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Clear Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-Making
- Laptop and Mobile Device Use
- Relationship Building
- Quality Assurance
- Marketing knowledge
- Product expertise
- Overstock management
- Task Prioritization
- New Display Creation
- Active Listening
- Display building
- In-store event promotion
- Placement Optimization
- New Store Setups
- Display Model Assembly
- Idea Brainstorming
- Staff Training
- Originality and Creativity
- Design Visualization
- Excellent Communication
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Brand Image Alignment
- Interpersonal Communication
- Work Documentation
- Analytical Thinking
- Merchandising plan creation
- Project Coordination
- Workflow Coordination
- Interior and exterior displays
- Event Coordination
- Digital Signage Design
- Seasonal Decor
- Commercial Display Building
- Design Implementation Coordination
- Model Building
- Computer Terminal Operation
- Brand alignment
- Product Launch Support
- Written Communication
- Interior and Window Display Maintenance
- Needs Assessment
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Detail Oriented
Certification
- Area of expertise License - Timeframe
- Forklift Driver
- Gas Station attendant
Timeline
Merchandiser
Sams Club
12.2012 - 06.2024
Laboratory Technician
Jorgenson Optical
08.2010 - 09.2012
Lab Technician
Eyemart Express LLC
06.2005 - 12.2010
High School Diploma - General Studies
Beatheal Sr. High