Sandra Childress
Vancouver,WA
Summary
My personal mission is to use my experience and background in science and organizational leadership with a focus in change management to advance STEM industries through transformational leadership. My passion for organizational change & development and conflict management drives me to pursue areas for complex analysis and problem-solving. I am motivated and eager to contribute to team success through strategic planning and coordination, effective communication, change management based in empathy and solution focused resolutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Analyst 1-Animal Emergency Coordinator
State Of Oregon
Salem, OR
03.2022 - Current
- Provide project coordination for USDA National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response funded project.
- Coordinate between parties to achieve project deadlines.
- Provide support to State Veterinary staff in performing field work for disease testing and response events.
- Lead meetings after disease response events to gather data for improvements in safety and efficiency.
- Performed After Action Reports to meet appropriate standards and facilitate improvement of processes and solve complex problems.
Microbiologist 1
Department of Agriculture
Salem, OR
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated and performed regulatory and diagnostic testing on livestock diseases
- Prepared media, labeled and entered sample data, and regular handling of biohazardous material
- Followed Standard Operating Procedures and chain of command for testing and resulting data
- Daily use of Filemaker Pro, Oregon Veterinary Information System, Microsoft Office and Teams
- Regular communication with clients for sample submissions
- Assisted Veterinary staff as needed, including tuberculosis testing on cattle
Administrative Assistant
Maxim Healthcare Services
Portland, OR
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Registered Patients in COVID-19 vaccination clinics using Epic systems
- Assisted in coordinating set up processes for mobile clinics at various locations for patient and medical staff safety
- Communicated vaccine information to patients
- Scheduled appointments for patients future vaccine doses
- Organized paperwork, including patient liability forms
- Collected patient information, complying with HIPPA laws
Crime Lab Volunteer
Salem Police Department
Salem, OR
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted Police Lab Technicians with processing vehicles and crime scenes (note-taking, latent print processing, searching and identifying items of evidence, assisted in looking for blood using blue star, and searching for latent prints using physical techniques)
- Followed Chain of Command Standard Operating Procedures to package and seal items of evidence
- Collected deceased person prints
- Collected DNA samples from evidence under supervision
- Performed clerical services, including filing
- Reagent preparation under supervision
- Cleaned lab and office spaces
Bridal Stylist & Dress Specialist
David's Bridal
Keizer, OR
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Scheduled Customer Appointments for stylists and alterations
- Managed appointment timelines with open consultations and frequent communication
- Coordinated future appointments for follow ups, fitting appointments, bridesmaid party fittings, and mother/grandmother of the bride fittings
- Communicated dress availability options based on ordering times of color/style combinations
- Strategized complementary color schemes for bridal parties of up to 15 individuals
- Mentored newly hired dress specialists on company policies, cleaning procedures, and customer service techniques
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Zoology Focus
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR03.2021
Skills
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Leadership
- Planning and Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organization and Problem-Solving
- Collaborating in Teams and Teambuilding
- Consulting with Executive Teams
- Proficient in [Microsoft 365]
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Program Analyst 1-Animal Emergency Coordinator
State Of Oregon
03.2022 - Current
Microbiologist 1
Department of Agriculture
10.2021 - 03.2022
Administrative Assistant
Maxim Healthcare Services
03.2021 - 09.2021
Crime Lab Volunteer
Salem Police Department
07.2019 - 08.2021
Bridal Stylist & Dress Specialist
David's Bridal
07.2019 - 11.2020
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Western Oregon University
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Zoology Focus
Western Oregon University