Dynamic Scientist I at Expand Energy with a proven track record in lab inventory management and data analysis. Skilled in process optimization and collaboration, I successfully implemented a barcoding system that enhanced tracking efficiency. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in leading teams to achieve significant cost savings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist I
Expand Energy/Chesapeake Energy
Oklahoma City
05.2021 - 06.2025
Primary manager of lab inventory and procurement: Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of all lab materials in accordance with OSHA standards and records of procurements and lab procedures. Maintained lab materials include samples, materials, IT hardware, and records for non-Expand/Chesapeake company materials and/or company-owned subsidiaries.
Primary lab data manager: Captured raw data, performed data refinement, and provided in depth analysis prior to submitting test results to management and subject matter experts. Resolved any issues in testing and/or lab inventory discrepancies.
Responsible for installing and maintaining detailed records of desktops and monitors to various testing equipment within the RTC Lab and coordinated lifecycle exchanges when necessary. Also provided technical support on various lab equipment along with their IT hardware.
Senior Subject Matter Expert: Responsible for providing expert guidance on testing techniques and analysis based on years of judgement and established tenure. Performed analysis on Risks, Issues, Concerns, and/or Opportunities, and developed effective solutions and mitigations strategies to provide to senior lab members and management.
Performed in depth analysis of requirements obtained from customers and/or subject matter experts (SMEs) to determine success of project objectives.
Collaborated with external and internal customers to develop and execute complex projects. Skilled in adapting to changing directives from management or SMEs.
Senior Lab Technician/Lab Technician II
Chesapeake Energy
Oklahoma City
06.2016 - 05.2021
Primary manager of lab inventory and procurement: Organized physical and digital records of lab samples and testing data and kept detailed records. Also maintained a detailed count of all IT hardware within the lab and coordinated lifecycle exchanges for lab equipment and corresponding IT hardware.
Provided technical support on various lab equipment and their corresponding IT hardware.
Coordinated shipping, packing, scheduling, and logistics for internal/external sample distribution as well as coordinating receiving of samples.
Oversaw the maintenance of sample inventory databases as well as coordinating any sample requests for viewing and testing.
Managed procurement, inspection, distribution, and storage of lab materials.
Asset Control Analyst I, Materials Technician I, II
Chesapeake Energy
Oklahoma City
04.2012 - 06.2016
Enforced standard operating policies/procedures and coached staff on documentation and procedures for warehouse and office operations.
Coordinated receiving of incoming hardware, i.e. laptops, desktops, monitors, servers, UPS battery backup and accurately updated databases with serial numbers and quantities received. Responsible for disposal of IT hardware and all peripherals. Maintained detail records of all equipment received and retired equipment was removed from databases and/or updated as needed.
Primary lead in establishing new barcoding systems within HP Asset Manager for streamline tracking of IT equipment and peripherals.
Managed incoming/outgoing shipments, managed PO documentation and inventory logs. Provided quarterly report of all receiving and shipping data to management. Resolved any issues in shipping and receiving and documented accordingly within internal systems and with external vendors.
Contributed with the asset management team in the redistribution of office supplies which generated over $285,000 in savings.
Education
B.A. - Music Education
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2011
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
Office supply and records management
Foundational SAP knowledge
Foundational SQL knowledge
Foundational Ariba knowledge
Proficient in HP Asset Manager
Foundational Power BI
Warehouse Management
Forklift Certified
Experienced Auditor
Collaboration skills
Process optimization
Team leadership
Languages
English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent)
Affiliations
Urban Gardening
Runner
Basketball Enthusiast
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Scientist I
Expand Energy/Chesapeake Energy
05.2021 - 06.2025
Senior Lab Technician/Lab Technician II
Chesapeake Energy
06.2016 - 05.2021
Asset Control Analyst I, Materials Technician I, II
Field Operations Technician at Fly Wheel Energy, Merit Energy, BHP Billiton and Chesapeake EnergyField Operations Technician at Fly Wheel Energy, Merit Energy, BHP Billiton and Chesapeake Energy