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Skylar Smith

Tucson,Arizona

Summary

Diligent, passionate, and dynamic background in service and quality. Proven team leader with a sense of hospitality and knowledge to accommodate any customer inquiries for the business. Can take high volume of tasks while not being afraid to help delegate tasks to other team members to ensure the job is done efficiently. Attention to detail when performing maintenance and calibration of equipment while reserving time to review the work that was completed.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Technician/Assistant III

Roche Tissue Diagnostics
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to safety protocols while also communicating with Roche's Safety, Health, Environment Team.
  • Responsible for organizing and scheduling lab audits with lab managers, SHE Team, while reporting findings in appropriate documentation.
  • Leads the lab managers meetings that are held bi-monthly
  • Worked with our teams in Pleasanton, California for design input on Lab Operations gSite.
  • Troubleshot instrument malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining optimal functionality, escalating critical issues to our support team if needed.
  • Managed inventory for bulk reagents to supply 10 different labs. Along with building relations with our third party company that helps stock our supplies
  • Maintained documentation on maintenance and repairs for 70+ different instruments throughout mentioned labs

Equipment Operator

Tailored Management - Roche Tissue Diagnostics
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Maintained, calibrated, and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Trained in maintaining 6S, also undergoing 6S auditor training
  • Has worked in Manual Fills, Auto Fill, and Kit Pack
  • Inspection, troubleshooting and correcting of mechanical issues.
  • Trained in performing and verifying ETQ Reliance and applicable knowledge in SAP Inventory Software

Canning Technician, Line Operator

Mobile West Canning
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Developed corrective action plans and prevention strategies to improve product reliability.
  • Assisted Lead Line Operator in developing specialized fixtures, test equipment and procedures for failure analysis.
  • Used tools such as calipers, micrometers and protractors in alignment with best practices.
  • Calibrated and adjusted equipment to achieve quality production.
  • Transported and was responsible for the safety of our assembly line

Manager, Bartender, Server

The Parish Gastropub
07.2015 - 01.2020
  • When taking over management ran marketing campaign through emails, and social media. Eventually moved to working alongside third party team to help bolster outreach on all platforms.
  • Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Global Media And Communications

University of Arizona, School of Journalism
Tucson, AZ
08-2025

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Canyon Del Oro Highschool
Tucson, AZ
05.2014

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Team Trainer
  • Business development
  • Proficient in Chicago, AP, and MLA styles
  • Team coordination
  • Effective issue resolution
  • 6S Auditor Training
  • SAP, EtQ Training

Timeline

Lab Technician/Assistant III

Roche Tissue Diagnostics
09.2023 - Current

Equipment Operator

Tailored Management - Roche Tissue Diagnostics
01.2022 - 09.2023

Canning Technician, Line Operator

Mobile West Canning
04.2020 - 08.2020

Manager, Bartender, Server

The Parish Gastropub
07.2015 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Global Media And Communications

University of Arizona, School of Journalism

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Pima Community College

High School Diploma -

Canyon Del Oro Highschool