Zariyyah Ward
Youngsville,NC
Summary
Motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Detailed professional with thorough knowledge of specimen preparation and processing. Calibrates and maintains lab equipment to support continuous functionality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Histotechnologist/Clinical Rotation
Wake Med Hospital
Raleigh, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Cut prepared blocks of tissue utilizing complex machinery.
- Operated computers to access information related to patient specimens as well as inputting data into the computer system.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies necessary for operation.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to histotechnologist duties.
- Identified tissue structures or cell components to be used in disease diagnosis, prevention or treatment.
- Evaluated results from various testing procedures to ensure accuracy of results prior to release.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations regarding hazardous material handling and disposal.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Prepared reagents, solutions, dyes and stains according to established protocols.
- Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
Barista
Starbucks
Wake Forest, NC
06.2021 - Current
- Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
- Organized storage systems efficiently to consistently meet cleanliness and safety regulations.
- Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
- Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations with efficiency.
- Exhibited exceptional problem-solving abilities, addressing challenges with efficiency.
- Ensured accurate and efficient completion of routine tasks.
- Handled various machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
- Ensured swift and professional resolution of client queries to enhance satisfaction.
Package Handler
FedEx:Ground
Knightdale, NC
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Ensured compliance with company protocols in managing packages.
- Maintained awareness of proper lifting techniques to reduce injury risks.
- Leveraged computer systems to monitor orders, generate labels, and compile reports.
- Optimized productive output by successfully working in team environments.
- Successfully maintained business operations by accommodating non-standard work schedules.
- Operated handheld scanners to identify and assign packages to designated categories.
- Communicated findings of lost or compromised assets to supervisory personnel without delay.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NCSkills
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Effective Time Management
- Exceptional customer service
- Professional demeanor
- Histology staining
- Frozen section technique
- Immunohistochemistry
- Reagent preparation
- Microtome operation
- Tissue embedding
- Specimen handling
- Quality control
- Adaptive
- Laboratory techniques
- Quality assurance
- Continuous learning mindset
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Histotechnologist/Clinical Rotation
Wake Med Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx:Ground
03.2024 - 07.2024
Barista
Starbucks
06.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Science
Vance-Granville Community College
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