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Tara Leger

Tara Leger

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Passionate professional eager to secure an entry-level lab technician position. Creative thinker with a solid background in supporting lab operations through re-engineering sample extraction procedures in a refinery environment. Proficient in sample collection, complex problem-solving, and technical documentation. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Technical Documentation Drafting
  • Random Sampling
  • Quality Control
  • Data Entry
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Engineering Design and Implementation
  • Research and Development Testing
  • Quality Assurance
  • Prototype Creation
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • AutoCAD
  • 2D & 3D Modeling
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Advanced Computer Skills
  • Troubleshooting
  • Programming
  • Preventive Maintenance

Work History

AutoCAD Drafter

GL Fiber Services
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Created fiber optic network drawings in AutoCAD from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
  • Identified a bottleneck in the construction process and devised territory-specific permitting guidelines, resulting in a significant reduction in approval time from 4 months to 1 month.
  • Upgraded office computer hardware at a cost of less than 5% of the original plan of purchasing new computers.

Care Provider

Family
05.2020 - 03.2022
  • Helped with the care of a terminally ill family member.

Front End Developer Intern

Crimer
05.2019 - 08.2019
    • Utilized HTML and CSS to create visually appealing and responsive web pages.
    • Applied artificial intelligence and machine learning principles to software development.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Louisiana Sugar Refining LLC
05.2014 - 08.2017
  • Led a $50,000 budget project focused on designing and field testing a successful prototype sampler, in addition to creating a specialized truck port for extracting raw sugar samples from incoming trucks.
  • Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product and wastewater samples.
  • Utilized the machine shop and on-site materials to reduce the sampler fabrication cost from $1925 to $200.
  • Created detailed SOPs for field workers to reference when collecting samples.
  • Helped perform preventive maintenance on a boiler by conducting ultrasonic testing on the tubes inside to determine which ones needed to be replaced.

Sandwich Artist

Subway
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Worked independently the majority of the time as the only employee in a fast paced environment.
  • Utilized advanced multitasking skills while completing daily work duties as follows: taking orders, preparing orders, processing orders on POS system, baking, prepping ingredients, restocking ingredients, and cleaning.
  • Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - (B.S.), Computer Science

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
05.2020

With a concentration in Data Science and Analytics.

  • Relevant Coursework: Biology Lab (A-) Gained hands-on experience in conducting experiments through practical lab assignments.

Timeline

AutoCAD Drafter - GL Fiber Services
05.2022 - 04.2024
Care Provider - Family
05.2020 - 03.2022
Front End Developer Intern - Crimer
05.2019 - 08.2019
Mechanical Engineering Intern - Louisiana Sugar Refining LLC
05.2014 - 08.2017
Sandwich Artist - Subway
08.2013 - 03.2015
Louisiana State University - Bachelor of Science, (B.S.), Computer Science

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balance

Hobbies & Interests

  • Designing jewelry
  • 3D printing
  • Wood burning
  • Sculpting
  • Painting
  • Writing poetry
  • Singing

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