Leslie Evans Email & Phone Number

Arizona, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Molecular Biology Department• Coordinated communications and outreach efforts between faculty, students, and researchers, ensuring effective relationship management and collaboration.• Managed project budgets, effectively allocating resources and tracking spending to ensure adherence to financial constraints.• Communicated project information clearly and effectively to all stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding of project goals and progress.• Managed over 900 accounts using CRM tools to match students to positions.• Orchestrated large-scale events, demonstrating the ability to manage project milestones, set agendas, and organize meeting times effectively.• Regularly gave informational presentations, translation of complex scientific concepts to the Tucson community.• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and proactively identified issues to a wide range of stakeholders, addressing the requirement of identifying and communicating issues.• Increased student recruitment, retention and engagement through internships, research, careers, grants, scholarships and events.Reason for leaving: Graduation, contract contingent on University enrollment.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

United States

LaboratoryEmphasis on medical devices, biotech, molecular diagnostics and microbiological detection• Identified and addressed operational gaps, implementing solutions to improve efficiency and mitigate risks to project success.• Introduced and managed large projects to simplify processes and reduce human error, identify redundancies, implement risk mitigation strategies, and improve productivity by highlighting core goals. • Addressed project delays by identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and reorganizing project schedules to mitigate impact on overall project timeline.• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency within project teams, and driving ongoing enhancements to project processes and deliverables.• Proactively managed project risks, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.• Coordinated continuous improvement activities, problem-solving, and communication with stakeholders, measuring results with physical and digital data collection/entry/analysis. • Escalated management decisions when necessary, providing comprehensive analysis and recommendations to support informed decision-making.• Regularly identified and contained the source of contamination events, resulting in multi-million dollar savings for Abbott’s manufacturing teams.• Ensured compliance with FDA/industry regulations and conducted internal audits for medical and nutritional standards.• Handled hazardous materials and maintained lab equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.Reason for leaving: Return to University, prefer people-facing/client focused roles.

Sierra Vista, Arizona

Science Laboratory Promoted into role after success in projects in collaboration with Cochise College• Built and led project teams, leveraging diverse skill sets and fostering collaboration to achieve project objectives.• Delegated tasks to team members based on individual strengths and project requirements, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of project milestones.• Engaged stakeholders to gather input, address concerns, and maintain transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.• Conducted validation and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments to ensure project deliverables met quality standards and resolved any issues that arose during project execution.• Led and supervised projects in outreach, including pathology research on microbiological samples and presenting findings at research conferences.• Collaborated with vendors to source necessary materials and services, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery to support project timelines and objectives.• Organized and designed classroom lab experiments in subjects including Microbiology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Health, Medicine, Biology, Histology, and Anatomy, ensuring alignment with academic standards and learning objectives.• Conducted workshops and training/mentoring for workers, students, and undergraduate researchers, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and skills within the academic community.• Acted as a primary point of contact, commuting between campuses throughout Cochise County to facilitate effective communication and coordination within the science lab and related academic departments.• Directed students to internships and research positions, fostering their professional and practical experience in scientific research and laboratory work.Reason for leaving: COVID 19 layoff due to cancellation of in-person classes/labs.

Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Independent and collaborative projects in addition to Cochise College supervisory role• Leveraged networking within the community to identify and deliver impactful STEM community outreach projects, fostering collaborations with local organizations and institutions to address community needs and provide valuable educational opportunities.• Established and maintained partnerships with key stakeholders, including pharmaceutical research counselors, K-12 schools, local libraries, and STEM clubs to develop and execute projects that enriched the community and promoted scientific literacy and engagement.• Utilized communication and relationship-building skills to engage with community members, volunteers, and organizations, effectively aligning project goals with community interests and needs.• STEM Outreach Program• Science Camp Counselor• Biology Workshops• Chemistry Workshops• Protein and DNA Gel Electrophoresis Workshops• Pharmacy Camps• Forensics Camps• Training/Mentoring StudentsReason for leaving: Completion of projects.

Bachelor'S Degree, Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology

Associate Of Science - As, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Science Club President Undergraduate research Lab aide Lab tech Microbiologist

Bachelor'S Degree, Microbiology