Shelby Chatterton
Auburn,WA
Summary
Organized and motivated, with strong time management skills applicable in various environments. Committed to continuous learning and supporting team objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Non-Registered Lab Technician
LabCorp
Seattle, Washington
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
- Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures on multiple instruments
- Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
- Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
- Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
- Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
- Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
- Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
- Assist with processing of specimens when needed
- Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
- Assist in training others on Standard Operating Procedures
Lab Assistant
LabCorp
Seattle, Washington
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
- Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
- Accurately identify specimens
- Properly store excess specimen samples
Teaching Aide
Grace Lutheran Church Preschool
Des Moines, Washington
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored children’s activities to ensure safety and well-being.
- Implemented planned activities from lesson plans prepared by lead teacher.
- Facilitated emotional and social development by promoting understanding and positive self-concept.
- Communicated with parents, staff, and children to exchange relevant information.
- Maintained a calm demeanor while encouraging others to emulate this behavior.
- Respected privacy of all children, parents, and staff in interactions.
- Applied positive guidance techniques to effectively manage classroom behavior.
- Organized and sanitized toys and materials for orderly activity areas.
Youth Summer Intern
Grace Lutheran Church
Des Moines, Washington
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Created and led one to two weekly events for youth group of 15 to 30 participants.
- Coordinated activities and secured volunteers for Vacation Bible School.
- On-boarded new Youth Pastor, ensuring smooth transition and integration.
- Facilitated leadership meetings for youth, fostering collaboration and engagement.
- Developed leadership training opportunities for students and advisors to enhance skills.
- Managed events with over 20 volunteers, including bus drivers and counselors.
- Maintained communication with parents, community members, and staff via social media and email.
- Planned and executed two retreats alongside an overnight event.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY05.2023
Skills
- Quality control and safety compliance
- Technical reporting and data analysis
- Effective communication and problem solving
- Team collaboration and training
- Result interpretation
- Time management
Volunteer Involvement
Alternative Spring Break, Bellarmine University 2019-2020, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
- Student Director (2022-2023)
- Oversaw the ASB E-board, and led 3 bi-monthly meetings prior to the trip alongside co-leaders
- Weekly meetings with the Center for Community Engagement
- Coordinated trip itineraries
- Planned the fall trip lead retreat and bi-monthly trip trainings
- Promoted ASB for recruitment and fundraising
- Led a 5-day trip to Huntington, WV, partnering with a local food bank and pantry to help with food insecurity
- Trip Lead (2021-2022)
- Led 3 pre-trip meetings
- Built the itinerary for the trip with co-leaders
- Led a 5-day trip to Huntington, WV, partnering with a local food bank and pantry to help with food insecurity
- Participant (2019-2020)
- Participated on 5-day trip to Charleston, SC where we worked with organizations focused on food insecurity
Grace Lutheran Church Youth Group Advisor 2023- current
Grace Lutheran Church Board member 2025- current
Volunteer at Sundance Hippotherapy Feb 2026- current
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Non-Registered Lab Technician
LabCorp
03.2024 - 02.2026
Lab Assistant
LabCorp
10.2023 - 03.2024
Teaching Aide
Grace Lutheran Church Preschool
09.2023 - 03.2024
Youth Summer Intern
Grace Lutheran Church
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Bellarmine University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bellarmine University