Vanessa Free

• Drove B2B sales of job advertisements, consistently exceeding progressively increasing monthly targets through lead generation, cold calling, and account management
• Managed a diverse client portfolio, ranging from small businesses to large corporations, while conducting approximately 100 calls daily to acquire new clients and support existing ones
• Collaborated with Customer Success Team and employers to identify hiring needs, providing tailored solutions and ensuring a seamless recruitment experience
• Utilized a consultative sales approach and industry trend analysis to position StepStone GmbH as a preferred recruitment partner, maximizing clients’ hiring success
• Supervisor: Marco Hohenstein

• Performed high-volume Hematology and Clinical Chemistry testing, processing an average of 2,000-3,000 samples daily while maintaining strict quality and regulatory compliance
• Specialized in Hematology using the Sysmex XN-9000 series and conducted microscopic blood examinations to identify abnormalities and provide reliable interpretations
• Ensured precise sample handling and instrument maintenance through active participation in quality assurance, proficiency testing, and adherence to lab safety standards.

• Contributed to laboratory efficiency as a histotechnician intern by preparing workstations and ensuring equipment readiness for staff members
• Demonstrated proficiency in sample embedding, microtomy (including frozen sections), and performing routine and special staining techniques, such as immunohistochemistry, for high-quality tissue sections
• Assisted in managing slides and blocks, accurately labeling and organizing them, and supported administrative tasks like transcribing procedures and documenting information of pathologists
• Actively participated in autopsies, collaborating with attending pathologists and adhering to safety protocols for accurate post-mortem examinations and continuous professional development

• Processed and plated diverse sample types, including stool, urine, blood cultures, and sterile samples, within a microbiology laboratory, ensuring accurate and timely analysis
• Performed manual gram staining and utilized classic and biochemical methods (e.g., Vitek 2, API-System) for precise bacterial and fungal identification, including antimicrobial resistance screening
• Microscopically analyzed stool samples for parasitic organisms and assisted in the organization and storage of all samples for efficient retrieval
• Conducted quality controls, participated in proficiency testing, and collaborated with the laboratory team to ensure accuracy, reliability, and continuous learning in microbiology techniques

Anticipated Graduation: 2029

• Dean's List Spring 2026
• Dean's Excellence Scholarship Recipient

GPA: 3.97

• President's List Spring 2025
• President's List Fall 2024
• President's List Spring 2024
• President's List Fall 2023