Zara Freeland
Oxon Hill,MD
Summary
Skilled in laboratory management with background as Assistant Lab Manager. Experience includes overseeing daily lab operations, maintaining safety protocols, and assisting in research and development projects. Strengths include strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficient troubleshooting capabilities. Previous work has led to improvements in laboratory efficiency, safety compliance, and quality control measures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Table Games Dealer
MGM National Harbor
Oxon Hill, MD
09.2025 - Current
- Deal Blackjack and Craps.
- Provide exceptional customer service, enhancing guest experience through professionalism.
- Manage cash transactions accurately, maintaining precise records of chips and payouts.
ASSISTANT LAB MANAGER
Dr. Devadas' Lab at Towson University
Towson, MD
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Synthesized and characterized water-soluble gold nanoclusters to be used as therapeutic agents.
- Executed established scientific procedures while monitoring and documenting observations using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Presented comprehensive reports summarizing laboratory findings for review by colleagues and the principal investigator, keeping team members informed of progress.
- Organized and labeled vials, tubes, and materials, categorizing them alphabetically on shelves and in cabinets for efficient retrieval.
- Championed laboratory safety by training new members on proper techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
MEDICAL SCRIBE
UM Charles Regional Medical Center
La Plata, MD
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Documented comprehensive patient histories, physical exams, lab results, treatments, and medications accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Accompanied medical providers during patient interviews and physical examinations, updating patient charts with new findings to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management abilities by effectively multitasking in a clinical environment.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOINFORMATICS
Towson University
Towson, MD05-2024
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - GENERAL STUDIES
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD05-2020
Skills
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Lab experimentation
- MS Office
- Google Drive
- Efficient Data Management
- Time management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
Table Games Dealer
MGM National Harbor
09.2025 - Current
ASSISTANT LAB MANAGER
Dr. Devadas' Lab at Towson University
05.2021 - 05.2024
MEDICAL SCRIBE
UM Charles Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 12.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOINFORMATICS
Towson University
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - GENERAL STUDIES
Prince George's Community College
Awards
- Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Research Fellowship
- American Chemical Society Fall 2022 Poster Award Winner in the Colloid and Surface Chemistry Division
- Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Undergraduate Research Grant
- Towson Summer Research Grant