Histotechnologist
Resume:
Katie Gore, HTL (ASCP)CM
Fountain, CO 80817
ab160x@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications
As an employee of various scopes, I have learned to work within a wide
range of jobs. With the ability to learn quickly and the ambition to work
independently, I have the capability to perform tasks quickly and
efficiently. My work background includes laboratory experience ranging to
agriculture-related history and clerical work. I have a strong work ethic
and a willingness to learn and take on any task. I possess strong customer
service skills, whether in person, on the phone, or by email. Problem-
solving and the desire to take on challenges help to build the
opportunities I can take on as a prospective employee.
I am proficient in most computer programs, including Microsoft Word and
Works, Excel, Adobe, Quicken, Powerpoint, Access, and many others,
including Meditech. Never idle, I am constantly busy and make sure that I
complete all tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Education
Eaton High School
114 Park Avenue
Eaton, CO 80615
Graduated May 2004
Colorado State University
8024 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80521-8024
Graduated Summer 2008 with a BS in Biological Sciences with an Anatomy
concentration & Biomedical Minor
Work Experience
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center
1008 Minnequa Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
Supervisor: Annetta Stogdell
Duties: Histology Technologist, performing routine duties within histology
lab, such as accessioning specimens, assisting grossing, processing,
embedding, microtomy, H&E and various special staining,
immunohistochemistry stains, and various other duties required for the
continuity of laboratory process, including send-outs for special studies,
filing and organizing slides and blocks, recycling alcohols, running
gynecological and non-gynecological specimens, and any other tasks that
need to be performed.
Dates: April 2010 to Present
Colorado Histo-Prep
701 W Drake Road, Unit G101
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Supervisor: Mark Blalock
Duties: Histology Technician, performing routine duties within histology
lab, such as trimming tissue, processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E and
various special staining, immunohistochemistry and TUNEL staining, running
blood samples on Micros 60 and Vitros machines, and various other duties,
including checking out slides and preparing samples to be sent to pathology
laboratory, aid in QA office, check-in and check-out of studies.
Dates: August 2008 to April 2010
US Smokeless Tobacco Co.
403-I Laredo Street
Aurora, CO 80011
Supervisor: Austin White
Duties: Field Coordinator, travel to various events, preparing event booth,
collecting demographic survey cards and marketing new products.
Dates: May 2008 to November 2009
National Park Service (through Colorado State University)
1201 Oak Ridge Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525-5589
Supervisor: Alison Loar
Duties: Student Intern, performing a variety of office-related tasks,
including manipulating data in MS Access for the purpose of upload into the
NPS Biodiversity Database, converting incoming plant and animal data from
the National Parks into a standard format in MS Access, running quality
checks on incoming data, occasional light office work, special projects as
assigned.
Dates: June 2007 to August 2008
Docheff Dairy and Quarter Horses
1441 County Road 28
Longmont, CO 80504-9504
Supervisor: Jim Docheff
Duties: Training several young horses, including breaking four two-year-
olds, finishing a few four-year-olds, and working with six yearlings,
conditioning older performance horses, giving weekly riding lessons, and
helping around the farm as needed.
Dates: May 2007 to August 2009 (during summer months)
National Wildlife Research Center, Mammals Research Program
4101 La Porte Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Supervisor: Maggie Mills
Duties: Office Automation Clerk, processing time and attendance reporting,
making travel arrangements for staff scientists, vouchering travels, filing
and processing of personnel paperwork, correspondence with field stations,
entering scientific data into worksheets, laboratory work when needed,
various clerical duties.
Dates: April 2006 to April 2007
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
2939 N. County Road 31 D
Loveland, CO 80538
Supervisor: Lonnie Sawyer
Duties: Assistant Barn Supervisor on the weekends, trail guide on 3,200
acre guest ranch for hourly rides, breakfast, lunch, and steak rides, barn
chores including feeding and cleanup, caring for 90+ ranch horses,
providing direction and management for other wranglers, general jack-of-all-
trades.
Dates: April 2006 to September 2006
Burt's Logo Apparel
142 Remington Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Office Manager: Jane Good
Duties: Salesperson in a screen printing and embroidery shop, working with
customers placing an order, preparing work orders and artwork for
production, pulling existing customer files and filing old files,
correspondence with customers, invoicing and some billing, assisting in
embroidery and screen printing as needed, general clerical and phone work
Dates: May 2005 to November 2005
Eaton Country Club
37661 WCR 39
Eaton, CO 80615
Restaurant and Bar Manager: Rich Smith
Duties: Hostess and busser, greeting and seating guests, answering and
directing phone calls, assisting servers, set-up and breakdown duties,
preparing daily specials menu
Dates: August 2003 to August 2004
North Colorado Medical Center
1800 16th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Head Librarian: Alice Yllaraz
Duties: Librarian assistant in Wellness Center, answering and directing
phone calls, contacting clients, filing and organization of hospital
library, general copying and typing, creating bulletin boards announcing
upcoming events, greeting and assisting visitors, general secretarial and
clerical work
Dates: June 2001 to August 2001
Interests & Activities
National Cutting Horse Association member and Southern Colorado Cutting
Horse Association member, 2012 to present
Ranch Sorting National Championships member, competing at local and
national events, March 2009 to present
Training and riding horses, especially cowbred horses
Volunteering at Rancho Vista Equine Therapy Center, February 2005 to May
2005, 5 hours a week
Key Club Vice President, August 2003 to May 2004
National Honor Society, August 2003 to May 2004
4-H member, 10 years, showed everything from horses, cows, and dogs to
baking, shooting sports, photography, and sewing
FFA member, 3 years, held Junior President Office and obtained various
degrees and awards
2004 Weld County Fair Queen
References
Contact 1: Sarah Still, former QA manager of Colorado Histo-Prep
Relationship: Supervisor
Known since: August 2008
Cell Phone: 970-***-****
Contact 2: Mark Blalock, Laboratory Manager of Colorado Histo-Prep
Relationship: Supervisor
Known since: August 2008
Cell Phone: 407-***-****
Contact 3: Austin White, former Field Manager for US Smokeless Tobacco
Relationship: Supervisor
Known since: May 2008
Cell Phone: 919-***-****
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