DEBORAH HOUSTON

Phone: 502-***-**** n adc43p@r.postjobfree.com n 435 Gris Sky Ln, Bradenton, FL 34212

Shelter Manager

Specializing in Position Management using procedural & independent decision making

Summary

Experience

Chemical lab technician offering 15+ years of experience in scientific analysis and quality control that can be utilized in multiple roles or positions

Extensive knowledge of animal husbandry ( domestic and exotic)

Proponent of Team Environment

Superior understanding of Excellent Customer Service & Community Perception

Consistently adhere to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) as well as safety protocols, producing results that are accurate, safe and compliant with regulatory standards.

Anderson&Assoc. (Motivational Speaking/Arconic Major Projects Sales Rep ), Versailles, KY

Executive Assistant (10/2016-5/2020)

Responsible for organizing and planning appointments, business trips & presentations

Maintained accounts due & receivable

Systematized PowerPoint presentations

Attended presentations & served as liaison between Mr. Anderson & organizations

AAF Flanders ( Filtration Solutions), Jeffersonville, IN

R&D Lab Technician ( 6/2015-10/2016)

Perform standardized or specialized testing on Air-Cleaning devices and Filter Media with adherence to ASHRAE Standard 52.2 and utilization of CertiTest 8127, Gurley 4171 & Phenom SEM

Designed an apparatus that reduced test prep time by 50% and provided substantial ergonomic aid

Responsible for training and development of all Laboratory Technicians

Daily duties include: prepare samples, preventative maintenance, system checks, troubleshooting, set-up & operate testing equipment, tracking & inventory of samples & record test data

Fork Lift experienced

First Aid/ CPR First Responder

Dow Chemical ( Plastic Additives, Monomers & Coatings ), Louisville, KY

Analytical Technologist ( 6/2012-6/2015)

Perform procedures and calculations crucial to quality controls, including but not limited to HPLC, GC/FID, GC/ Headspace, GPC, instrument calibration, gloss, haze, viscosity, color, turbidity,solids,particle size, moisture,Iron content and titrations.

Earned a reputation for delivery of timely & precise results.

Responsible for instrument calibrations, preventative maintenance & troubleshooting.

Manage & maintain the Laboratory Chemical Inventory and Hazardous Storage Area.

Review & update laboratory procedures.

BASF (Colors & Pigments ), Louisville, KY

Laboratory Technician & Shipping Manager (2/1998-6/2011)

Performed drawdowns, acquire color readings, formulate blends & maintain product information.

Analyzed raw materials, wastewater & final product utilizing HunterLab Colorquest, Mills,GC,HPLC,AA, titrations, centrifuges, viscometer and other standard lab equipment.

Interfaced with plant & quality teams to communicate blend instructions & results.

Responsible for all customer sample orders of colored pigment & dispersion shipments (Domestic & International).

FedEx Certified Hazardous Material shipper

Maintained product standard inventory & ordered shipping supplies.

Safety- Kleen ( Hazardous Material Recycling ), Smithfield, KY

Gas Chromatography Technician (4/1990-2/1998)

Prepare & extract samples for GC analysis according to EPA guidelines.

Identify, compare & contrast VOC waste streams & PCBs according to sample profile.

Troubleshoot & perform maintenance on GC instrumentation

Education

SANTA FE COLLEGE, Gainesville, FL

Associate of Science in Animal Science

1 of 40 students, selected for specialized program

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