Taeler Smith
Glendale,AZ
Summary
- 23 years old, currently studying to get an Associates in Forensic Science at GCC using past and current experiences with developed skills to grow successful in the medical field. Dedicated in building relationships. Strive to do better in everything no matter the task. Want to help those in the community through the toughest times.
- Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 2 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced clinical settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, 17 gauge needles, hemostats, and plasmapheresis machines. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Plasma Center Technician
Biolife Plasma Services
11.2021 - Current
- Set up plasmapheresis machines using aseptic technique, connect/disconnect donors to/from machines through venipunctures, monitor donors' donations while managing a section with up to six beds.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Perform daily cleaning and closing duties
- Screen new and regular/returning donors by checking vitals, performing finger sticks, entering donor demographics/medical history into center system and checking eligibility for donation.
- Trained in donor reactions to help assess the situation and resolve the problem with guidance from MSS (medical support specialist/nurse.)
- Collect samples from each donor’s plasma, process and store them in freezer or refrigerator.
- Prep weekly sample shipment and send to the lab.
Clothing/Footwear Associate
Sportsman’s Warehouse
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Stocked shelves and displays on the sales floor.
- Unloaded freight in backrooms.
- Assisted customers with questions about the merchandise in the department
- Helped coworkers with tasks throughout the store.
Loss Prevention Agent
Sportsman's Warehouse
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Monitor the store’s surveillance system by watching for and preventing possible thefts and shoplifters in separate room in the store
- Operate cameras throughout the whole store
- Apprehend and prosecute subjects based on the situation
- Work with law enforcement officials.
Cashier/Customer Service Associate
Sportsman's Warehouse
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Answered incoming phone calls and transferred them to desired department
- Performed daily cleaning tasks
- Helped locate customers’ online orders
- Occasionally tagged products and stocked them on shelves
- Informed costumers on the store’s credit card and helped them earn loyalty points
- Checked in and out firearms that were headed for the gun counter in the Hunting Department.
- Filled out fishing/hunting licenses as well as animal tags
- Helped managers deal with complaints from customers.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions.
Cashier/Store Associate
Sherwin Williams
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Greeted and welcomed customers, such as homeowners and contractors
- Answered incoming phone calls for paint orders
- Tinted and mixed paint
- Helped customers pick out color at color wall
- Checked out customers through the POS system
- Kept store clean, organized, and stocked.
Lead Cashier/Customer Service/Floor Associate/Stocker
Big Lots
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Handled the cash register
- Welcomed customers as they entered
- Recovered store’s shelves
- Cleaned bathrooms and any messes found around store
- Assisted customers on the sales floor
- Occasionally tagged products
- Promoted rewards and sales from the weekly ad
- Dealt with costumer complaints
Hostess/Busser
Parson’s Family Restaraunt
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Greeted and seated customers, ordered and served drinks, bussed dirty tables, cleaned parts of the restaurant, ran cash register.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ironwood High School
Glendale, AZ05.2018
Dual Enrollment - Biology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Forensic Science
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ04.2026
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Patience
- Empathy and compassion
- Venipuncture techniques
- Positive Attitude
- Time Management
- Customer service
- Multitasking capabilities
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- CPR certified-American Heart Association, May 2022-May 2024
- Fingerprint Clearance Card June 2022-June 2028
- President's Honor certificate-GCU, 2018
- NSHS
- NSCS
- State of AZ Nursing Assistant-GCC, 2023
- Plasma phlebotomy technician, BioLife - November 2021-current
Activities
- Spending time with family, friends, and fiance
- Camping up North
- Reading or coloring
- Eating at new restaurants
- Exploring new places
- Listening to a variety of music
Timeline
Advanced Plasma Center Technician
Biolife Plasma Services
11.2021 - Current
Clothing/Footwear Associate
Sportsman’s Warehouse
04.2021 - 11.2021
Loss Prevention Agent
Sportsman's Warehouse
09.2020 - 04.2021
Cashier/Customer Service Associate
Sportsman's Warehouse
02.2020 - 09.2020
Cashier/Store Associate
Sherwin Williams
09.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Cashier/Customer Service/Floor Associate/Stocker
Big Lots
04.2018 - 09.2019
Hostess/Busser
Parson’s Family Restaraunt
07.2017 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Ironwood High School
Dual Enrollment - Biology
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Forensic Science
Glendale Community College
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