Haley Sutton, Capm, Dasm Email & Phone Number

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Here, I embarked on a highly structured, operationally focused role to provide critical regulatory and diagnostic services to the citizens of North Carolina through molecular diagnostic techniques. I take pride in thoughtfully assessing daily priorities to ensure the efficient, timely execution of testing, notably employing transparent, tactful communication in a high-stakes, demanding environment. I maintain an exemplary reputation for following strict adherence to processes to ensure… Show more Here, I embarked on a highly structured, operationally focused role to provide critical regulatory and diagnostic services to the citizens of North Carolina through molecular diagnostic techniques. I take pride in thoughtfully assessing daily priorities to ensure the efficient, timely execution of testing, notably employing transparent, tactful communication in a high-stakes, demanding environment. I maintain an exemplary reputation for following strict adherence to processes to ensure operational success, quality assurance, and client satisfaction.➥Embraces a team-centered culture to drive efficiency in all aspects of testing procedures and ensure the highest standards, working closely with a group of four technologists to balance a tremendous workload that tripled from 23K tests in 2017 to 61K tests in November 2023.➥ Successfully manages ambiguous situations with ease, notably pivoting amid the burdens of COVID to successfully direct the company’s transition to a new site while maintaining full lab capabilities, ensuring zero interruptions to testing.➥ Exercised extreme attention to detail and a forward-thinking approach to organizing and planning the new lab layout, crafting thorough backup plans in the event of unforeseen circumstances, and creating a more efficient workflow for this highly visible, lofty undertaking.➥ Remains process-centered to confidently maintain controlled documentation according to departmental policies and procedures; utilizes Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to track sample data, ensuring 100% accuracy. Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

In this role, I ensured that the daily laboratory operations functioned efficiently while assisting with numerous research projects, providing invaluable support, consistently delivering more than expected, and determining innovative solutions to complicated project challenges.➥ Immediately identified areas of improvement, post-onboarding training, to enhance the overall organization of the lab. Adhered to lab protocols to deliver order and structure to the area and ensure a… Show more In this role, I ensured that the daily laboratory operations functioned efficiently while assisting with numerous research projects, providing invaluable support, consistently delivering more than expected, and determining innovative solutions to complicated project challenges.➥ Immediately identified areas of improvement, post-onboarding training, to enhance the overall organization of the lab. Adhered to lab protocols to deliver order and structure to the area and ensure a well-respected lab. This resulted in a healthier mindset from lab staff and students, a systemized working area, and reduced prep time from 40 to 15 minutes.➥ Executed a dual role as SME and lead for all lab maintenance—responsible for ordering supplies, training graduate students, and working extensively with mosquitos to ensure the health and welfare of the colony.➥ Single-handedly established order and operational protocols to facilitate increased independence among staff and an organized stock room—imparted much-needed order and sensibility to lab operations, garnering respect from various business units and acclaim from the Principal Investigator.➥ Utilized subject matter expertise, research capabilities, and effective collaboration and communication skills to co-author 6 peer-reviewed publications.➥ Acknowledged as an important resource and contributor, entrusted to train graduate students in proper testing methods that ensured valid results for research projects while executing personal projects effectively and efficiently. Consistently exhibited the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-level standards. Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Analyzed evolutionary diversity patterns of Gambusia fish species• Dissected specimens and performed comparative analyses between sexes• Established knowledge of environmental effects on sexual dimorphismResearch was performed in Dr. Brian Langerhans' laboratory.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Co-founded NC State Chapter through inspiration from study abroad experience• Promoted conservation education through guest lecture series and documentary showings• Organized volunteering events that focused on the environment, animals, and people• Presented a educational lecture on the uses of ivory and the struggles with elephant poaching• Supervised with co-founders all club decisions, events, and members throughout service term

Namibia

• Acquired skills in population counting and animal tracking• Conducted insect identification and ecology field work in the Namib Desert ecosystem• Attained knowledge of Namibian conservation management strategies

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Volunteered when available from August 2009-2011• Cataloged museum mammal inventory using manual and electronic databases• Processed a variety of skin and skeletal mammalian specimens• Identified southeastern United States mammals based on skull morphology and characteristics• Excavated and processed Cetacean skeletal remains• Educated the public on marine mammal morphology during Marine Mammal Day• Participated in local bat survey, collection, and tagging