Viviana Martinez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking and reliable employee with a background working in the histotechnology field. Organized, proactive and punctual. Works well within team settings. Knowledgeable Student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication and teamwork to complete tasks. Solid academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnology Program(student)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Embed and cut various tissue types per SOP's.
- Verify completed embedding and microtomy via Epic.
- Observe how tissue samples are fixed, processed,embedded and cut.
- Learn to troubleshoot with various tissue types at both the embedding and microtomy station.
- Perform manual coverslipping.
- Perform H&E and special stains manually and automated.
- Maintain a clean and neat embedding and microtomy station to prevent cross contamination.
- Perform various lab tasks such as block filling and sending out cases.
- Rotated in various laboratories areas such as Cytology, Bone marrow and Electron Microscopy.
- Experience with various platforms such as Leica Bond 3, Ventana Ultra and Benchmark Special Stain system.
- Experience with IHC and Special Stains.
Cashier
Target
Chicago
03.2021 - Current
- Handled cash and credit card transactions, ensuring accurate accounting and providing exceptional customer service
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card
- Collected payments and provided accurate change
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity
- Maintained store appearance through regular arrangement and replenishment of displays and merchandise racks
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Receptionist
Coco's Beauty Salon
Chicago
05.2016 - Current
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events
- Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system
- Provided efficient guidance and assistance to visitors and promptly addressed numerous incoming calls and emails every day
- Provided prompt responses to internal staff inquiries about office operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Histotechnology
Roosevelt University
Chicago08.2024
HTL Certification, Anticipated Test Date 9/24
ASCP
Certificate of Completion From HTL Program
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Skills
- Customer Service
- Payment Processing
- Issue Resolution
- Daily Reporting
- Staff Mentoring
- Organizational abilities
- Time management skills
- Foreign language proficiency
- Embedding tissue samples
- Automated staining systems
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Proficiency in Microtomy
- Quality Control
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Certification
- HTL certification (ASCP), anticipated test date 9/2024
Timeline
Histotechnology Program(student)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Cashier
Target
03.2021 - Current
Receptionist
Coco's Beauty Salon
05.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Histotechnology
Roosevelt University
HTL Certification, Anticipated Test Date 9/24
ASCP
Certificate of Completion From HTL Program
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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