Roderick Vakala

Objective:

An experienced and skilled U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman veteran with sound clinical and technical comprehension. Seeking a position in the pharmaceutical manufacturing field to offer sound knowledge and professionalism to the company

Education:

Olympic High School in Charlotte North Carolina, 1997

Work Experience:

CREE, Durham, NC November 2013-July 2014

Process Technician

Responsibilities:

Performed manufacturing of wafers in 100 particle count clean room which required gowning prior to entering

Maintained a working knowledgeable of aseptic technique and cGMP (current good manufacturing practices)

Maintained inventory, equipment, materials, equipment, and materials for the manufacturing process

Performed general maintenance and assisted in trouble shooting equipment

Supported the production of wafers by working with engineers and technicians

Worked in a sterile environment for the production and manufacturing of wafers

US Navy-USS Rentz Naval Ship Havelock, NC March 2010-October 2013

Hospital Corpsmen

Responsibilities:

Primary healthcare provider for 335 sailors on board

Performed blood and lab draws

Medicine administration

Health educator, particularly focused on STD’s and smoking cessation

Administered vaccines to personnel

Octapharma Plasma, Charlotte, NC November 2005-February 2010

Phlebotomist

Responsibilities:

Responsible for training and coaching pheresis staff and facilitating efficient donor flow through center

In compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and FDA guidelines. Performed all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor setup, monitoring, disconnect, and venipuncture

Evaluated vein performance of the donor and makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality

Supported center management by providing input into staff scheduling and resolves donor relations and technical procedure issues

Assisted in the processing of plasma while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures resolves donor relations and technical procedure issues

Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC February 2005-October 2005

Operating Room Assistant

Responsibilities:

Provided excellent customer interaction while transporting and positioning patients for surgery

Maintained operating room for surgery

Conducted daily inventory of materials

Completed duties assigned by the RN manager in a timely manner

US Navy-USS Rentz Naval Ship San Diego, CA January 2003-February 2005

Hospital Corpsmen

Responsibilities:

Primary healthcare provider for 335 sailors on board

Performed blood and lab draws

Medicine administration

Health educator, particularly focused on STD’s and smoking cessation

Administered vaccines to personnel

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