Valerie Romero
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Demonstrates reliability and adaptability while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and customer service. Capable of working independently or collaboratively to achieve operational goals. Seeking part-time or weekend opportunities to leverage strong work ethic and flexible availability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Experimental Cell Technician
Sion Power Corporation
Tucson, Arizona
07.2023 - Current
- Primary responsibility is to fabricate low-capacity cell designs, conduct tests, and analyze data for exploratory testing of battery materials and design concepts.
- Match the various performances of experimental cells, monitoring, and collecting data to analyze the results of the experimental design.
- Monitored quality of small cells during testing. and assisted with troubleshooting various cell designs to obtain reliable and repeatable data.
- Perform various measurements during experiments, such as voltage, resistance, impedance, weight, etc.
- Operated battery formation equipment for lithium-ion cell production.
Bartender
Casino Del Sol
Tucson, Arizona
03.2023 - 09.2025
- Mixed and served beverages efficiently in a fast-paced casino environment, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Engaged with guests to enhance overall bar experience and foster repeat visits.
- Initiated friendly conversations with customers to enhance their bar experience.
- Supervised alcohol consumption to ensure guest safety and compliance.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques to improve service quality.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Communicated with security staff to de-escalate customer conflicts and remove customers if necessary.
- Managed the cash drawer at the end of each shift, ensuring the accuracy of funds received.
- Hands-on experience with opening and closing a bar, preparing garnishes and mixes, and bar equipment and procedures.
Bulk Driver
TJX
Tucson, Arizona
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Executed delivery of materials to designated locations, adhering to safety protocols and loading techniques.
- Coordinated daily loading and unloading of freight, ensuring timely operations and inventory accuracy.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Utilized propane-powered forklifts and digital freight scanners.
- Inspected vehicles for defects, and ensured proper functioning of all safety equipment prior to departure.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch personnel regarding delivery status updates.
- Streamlined operations by multi-tasking on heavy equipment and trucks, enhancing project completion time.
- Report any incidents or accidents immediately upon occurrence, per company policy.
Laboratory Assistant/Sr. Phlebotomist
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, Arizona
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special-needs patients.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials, and other equipment.
- Verified patient information to ensure accuracy and integrity of specimen collection process.
- Accurately identified and labeled specimens, ensuring proper handling and timely transport to the lab.
- Gathered blood, fluid, and tissue samples from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Sr. Phlebotomist/Crew Trainer
CSL Plasma
Tucson, Arizona
09.2014 - 12.2019
- Preformed standard operating procedures to perform plasma collection procedures, including donor set-up, venipuncture, monitoring, and disconnection.
- Evaluated donor vein performance, identified issues, and implemented corrections to expedite donation and ensure product quality and donor safety.
- Evaluated donor suitability and educated donors to make changes toward personal health.
- Guided donor floor employees and staff on procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices and enhancing donor experience.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomy staff members on proper procedures for specimen collection, labeling and transport.
- Calibrated, verified equipment maintenance, and responded to complex equipment alarms, or donor issues.
- Identified and resolved equipment failures, documented incidents, and managed equipment service to maintain operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Catalina Magnet High School
Tucson, AZ05-2011
Pediatric Patient Care Tech 1&2 (ICU) -
The University of Arizona Medical Center
Tucson, AZ04-2015
Bartender License - BARTENDING AND MIXOLOGY
ABC Bartending School
Phoenix, AZ02-2023
Skills
- Data analysis
- Time management
- Proficient in excel, power point
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Collaborative teamwork
- Excels in making appropriate judgment
- Verbal communication
- Consistency
Timeline
Experimental Cell Technician
Sion Power Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Bartender
Casino Del Sol
03.2023 - 09.2025
Bulk Driver
TJX
08.2020 - 11.2022
Laboratory Assistant/Sr. Phlebotomist
St. Joseph's Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2020
Sr. Phlebotomist/Crew Trainer
CSL Plasma
09.2014 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Catalina Magnet High School
Pediatric Patient Care Tech 1&2 (ICU) -
The University of Arizona Medical Center
Bartender License - BARTENDING AND MIXOLOGY
ABC Bartending School