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Work History
Education
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SARAH YING CHAN ACCARDI

San Diego,CA

Summary

Valued leader and team member who displayed exemplary conduct under pressure while providing guidance and direction to team. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and ability to think critically. Trained and mentored new and existing personnel and developed effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors. Strong emotional intelligence and committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Air Traffic Control Officer

United States Marine Corps, MCAS Miramar
09.2018 - Current
  • Worked independently and collaboratively in a team environment in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed complex situations under pressure, demonstrating exceptional decision-making abilities for the safe management of aircraft.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Supervised staff of 15 people, with a Company of 100 people. Planned and coordinated operations conducted by various subordinate units within our division.
  • Oversaw the employment and maintenance of over $2,000,000 worth of equipment specific to an Air Traffic Control Company, to ensure functionality and compliance to continuously issued directives.

Computer Lab Monitor

Foreign Languages and Literature Department
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Displayed customer service skills on a consistent basis when interacting with professors and students in the computer lab
  • Enhanced computer lab efficiency by maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
  • Improved resource management, tracking inventory of computer hardware, software, and peripherals.
  • Facilitated learning experiences by assisting users in navigating various software applications.
  • Promoted a safe computing environment through the enforcement of computer lab policies and guidelines.

Laboratory Assistant

Hoover Laboratory
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Performed a wide variety of scientific experiments researching prion Chronic Wasting Disease; namely: RT-QuIC runs, Western blots, Immunohistochemistry staining, as well as preparing several buffers and solutions
  • Adhered to strict BSL2 laboratory safety guidelines and procedures, and handle prion infected tissues and deer samples according to proper protocol
  • Analyzed experiment data using Excel, Prism and Mars programs.
  • Performed routine equipment maintenance, guaranteeing consistent performance during critical experiments.
  • Evaluated emerging trends in scientific research methodologies to identify potential areas of improvement within current lab practices.
  • Presented ongoing progress reports at weekly lab meetings keeping all team members informed on the status of various projects.
  • Maintained a clean and safe laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines and regulations.

Ranch Hand and Stable Master

Little Mule Horse Farm
05.2013 - 07.2016

During the summers of these years:

  • Cared daily for the horses and ranch animals, and was responsible for making sure their needs were met
  • Maintained upkeep on the ranch and helped with repairs as needed.
  • Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
  • Built strong relationships with local veterinarians to ensure timely access to professional advice on animal health issues.
  • Streamlined daily operations by creating efficient work schedules and delegating tasks to team members effectively.

Resident Assistant

Parmalee Hall/Newsom Hall
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Oversaw a hall of 32 first-year students on a daily basis
  • Resolved conflicts and incidents that happened several times in a week.
  • Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
  • Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
  • Provided guidance and campus resources, and increased leadership skills by being in the leader/mentor role of a resident assistant.
  • Organized and helped to put together several large scale programs throughout the school year, most of which had attendance of over 50 students.

General Worker

Hope Veterinary Clinic
11.2013 - 12.2013
  • Acquired skills of assisting vets in various clinical duties such as: Surgical operations, IV insertions, Euthanizations
  • Managed record of stock of products for customer sales; ie: dog and cat food, pet supplies.
  • Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
01.2018

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Decision-Making
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Calm Under Pressure

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of over 100 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved personnel issues which led to increased unit cohesiveness and readiness.
  • Achieved breakthrough ideas with new equipment through collaborating with several different agencies.

Additional Information

I am an extremely adaptive and quick learner, and have accumulated vast leadership skills during my time in the military. Additionally, due to my time living overseas, I also have varying proficiency in several different languages, and a thorough understanding of multiple South east Asian cultures. This has expanded my diversity skill set immensely, and will contribute positively to my future career path as a nurse.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Malay
Limited Working

Timeline

Air Traffic Control Officer

United States Marine Corps, MCAS Miramar
09.2018 - Current

Computer Lab Monitor

Foreign Languages and Literature Department
08.2016 - 06.2018

Resident Assistant

Parmalee Hall/Newsom Hall
05.2015 - 05.2016

Laboratory Assistant

Hoover Laboratory
01.2015 - 01.2018

General Worker

Hope Veterinary Clinic
11.2013 - 12.2013

Ranch Hand and Stable Master

Little Mule Horse Farm
05.2013 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Colorado State University
SARAH YING CHAN ACCARDI