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Houston, TX, US

Greater Houston

• Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success and effectiveness of operational processes, making necessary adjustments to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and timely delivery of projects, coordinating with various teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration between different departments to align goals and optimize interdepartmental workflows.
• Streamlined the hiring process and efficiently conducted candidate screenings and interviews, while managing the candidate pipeline
• Implemented the usage of Hubspot software for the entire organization including the sales team and marketing and trained all teams. Continued CRM management.
• Implemented the usage of Monday.com to increase efficiency and communication between different departments and manage projects effectively

Houston, Texas, United States

• Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities, threats, and key trends, providing critical insights for strategic decision-making.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate product launches and promotions, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with marketing objectives.
• Implemented and monitored marketing analytics and KPIs to measure campaign performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Utilized customer feedback and market research data to refine product positioning and messaging, enhancing overall brand perception

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Performs RNA-sequencing for clinical cancer diagnostics in a CAP/CLIA accredited lab.
• Conducts high complexity clinical laboratory procedures of RNA next generation sequencing ranging from RNA isolation, normalization, quantification, and qualification of RNA

Naperville, Illinois, United States

• Performed a variety of lab operations including membrane filtrations, aliquoting, and spread-plate techniques.
• Proved ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment by successfully filtering and plating over 400 Legionella water samples daily, screening for E.Coli, anaerobic microbes, and others.
• Assessed the needs of the lab to perform laboratory support functions (e.g. supply restocking) to help ensure lab is operational and contributed to the overall operations.
• Earned a reputation for picking-up new processes quickly by plating each sample with acid in less than 10 seconds after two training sessions

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

• Prepared specimen for analyzation and acceptability by making sure they were in the correct blood tubes and labeled correctly
• Demonstrated a team-work mindset by assisting Medical Lab Scientist at each bench by doing drug screens, pregnancy test, all Rapid COVID tests, ionized calcium testing, urinalysis, and loading chemistry specimen
• Ensured all laboratory supplies were in-stock and ordered more supplies from the courier when running low
• Received all specimen from the E.R and took them to their designated benches. Sent out specimen to other hospitals or testing centers
• Showed ability to multi-task effectively and work under pressure by doing pre-analytical laboratory procedures while accessioning specimen, leading to advancement in the laboratory

• Advanced communication skills by developing personal relationships with each student on my floor community. Was aware of student attitudes, academics and problems.
• Displayed leadership through advising and counseling students within the limits of my training and capabilities on academic, personal and social matters. Make referrals as appropriate.
• Enforced basic University rules and regulations within residents as they pertained to out-of-class student life.

St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

• Researched the molecular mechanisms related to replication fork repair and restart within Fanconi Anemia
• Conducted DNA Fiber Assays, Colony Viability, and Immunoprecipitation on human patient fibroblast cells and osteosarcoma cells
• Utilized Microsoft Excel and analyzed the data

St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

• Explored the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2014 data sets to find correlations with drug use, tobacco use, alcohol use, marijuana use, and other factors in a person's life.
• Used different data analysis techniques in RStudio to make graphs, tables, and classification trees.

Springfield, Illinois Area

• Assisted the Vice President of Quality with all administrative duties assigned.
• Scheduled meetings and prepared internal/external correspondence.
• Collected, monitored, and electronically filed all quality contracts and certifications.
• Reviewed and analyzed all quality documents for accuracy, errors, and appropriate signatures.