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Draper, Utah, United States

Internal promotion upon which intermittent involvement with various tasks associated with the two previous roles were continued along with the following additional responsibilities:Quantitative analysis of LCMS toxicology data using Lab Solutions Insight, Shimadzu’s proprietary data analysis software. Validating, revising, and releasing toxicology reports through the laboratory information system for requesting physicians. Client interfacing by responding to medication specific questions and results via emails, phone calls, and couriers. Troubleshooting method development on a per machine basis by changing drug specific retention time windows, altering reference/target ion identification, full-panel peak identification, and associated smoothing parameters to identify new medications.Provided preventative maintenance and cleaning of Shimadzu 8050/60 mass spectrometers. This included the source, optics, q-array, quad, and collision cell. Furthermore, this was accomplished using ultrasonic cleaning methods, replacement parts, and strong acids (under Shimadzu engineer supervision). Lastly, maintenance included plumbing Airgas and argon lines into the machines was performed.Liquid Chromatography preventative maintenance including replacing pump seals, inlet valves, and tubing. Quality control and SOP compliance.Proficiency testing, correlations studies, and validation projects performed with analytical data analysis.Trained new hires in the roles of Laboratory Technologists and LCMS Scientists.Data analysis related to production costs and inventory management.

Draper, Utah, United States

Internal promotion upon which all tasks associated with the previous role were continued along with the following additional responsibilities:Inventory management including ordering and managing AU reagents and laboratory consumables.Monthly preventative maintenance relating to the AU 5800 including replacing cuvettes, needles, stirbars, reagent vessels, lamps, and plungers, and weekly maintenance pertaining to AU peak functionality. Toxicology sample accessioning which included sorting mail based on requested test panels, creating and editing orders on the LIS, and running samples on the analyzer. Trained new hires in the role of Laboratory Personnel.

Draper, Utah, United States

Maintained working condition of LCMS machines through completion of monthly and daily preventative maintenance including: swapping mobile phase bottles, taking out liquid waste, purging lines, replacing the desolvation line, changing guards and columns, and checking suits. Prepared various mobile phases using methanol, water, acetonitrile, acetic acid, ammonium hydroxide, and isopropyl alcohol for various methods of testing. Prepared stock solutions for use in D/L isomer (methamphetamine) testing, Ethyl Glucuronide/Sulfate (Alcohol) testing, and the main LCMS panel stocks containing 120 unique medications and additionally including the corresponding internal standards.Extracted LCMS plates through the use of a liquid handling robot (Tecan). Prepared and handled plates for 4 different testing panels. Gained working knowledge of Tecan programming logic and software.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Contracted work with a physician in their private practice doing cosmetic plastic surgery. Responsibilities associated with the previous role were continued along with the following additional responsibilities: Maintained professional relationships while traveling to various private operating rooms and clinics. Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments, cleaning equipment and surfaces, and assisting in all aspects of perioperative care.

Avenues Surgical Center

Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during ophthalmic, oculoplastic, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedures. Created and maintained unobstructed sterile operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suction-irrigation equipment. Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment. Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces following OSHA guidelines, and organizing surgical tools according to surgeons' preferences. Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.

6120 S 2075 E, Holladay, Ut 84121

Trained youth of all ages in the art of American Kenpo Martial Arts. Created lesson plans aimed at developing their athletic abilities and inter/intrapersonal skills such as respect and responsibility. Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs tailored to their individual needs. Utilized standard gymnastics spotting protocol to ensure safety during high-risk moves. Encouraged team members to support one another and gave positive reinforcement wherever possible. Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.

United States

Worked in conjunction with a College of American Pathologists, accredited national medical laboratory. To provide observed specimen collections and court-admissible evidence of successful management of clinically diagnosed addiction/substance abuse disorders. Interacted with patients during saliva and urine specimen collection process in an approachable but professional manner in compliance with HIPAA standards. Maintained chain-of-custody and properly documented specimen collection processes. Assured validity and accuracy of test by adhering to testing protocols. Utilized data entry software to keep tract of client information and pass relevant details along to the laboratory.

Event Dj intensively trained to make sure weddings, birthday parties, or work events are fun, memorable, and most of all, entertaining. As an event manager I was trained to assess the mood of the room and play the right music to fit the audience. I also gained knowledge on how to successfully connect with guests, and make everyone feel comfortable and included. Furthermore my experience with Digital Acclaim did not stop there, I also trained to program and manage a photo booth. Being able to customize the layout for any occasion.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry With A Biological Emphasis, Alumnus

Activities and Societies: Treasurer for SSFDP (Students for Sensable Drug Policy) Member of ACS (American Chemical Society)completed.

Certificate, Surgical Technology/Technologist

Activities and Societies: Competed at the HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) Leadership conference.The Surgical Technician.

Transphere Credit, General Studies

Continuing my education after high school, I began my studies at SLCC in 2015. First as a concurrent enrollment student taking classes.