Sales Quality Control
Resume:
Deonna Warren
Lakewood, Co 80214
******.******@*****.***
Microbiologist
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging position with a company that will allow me to grow
both professionally and personally
EDUCATION:
2004, BS, Biology, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA
SKILLS
. Over eight years of bench top experience working in a laboratory
setting
. Microscope analysis of microbial bacteria
. Familiarity with testing and identifying Salmonella, Listeria, E.
Coli, Staphylococcus and other foodborne organisms
. Excellent oral and written communication skills
. Excellent skills in collaboration projects as well as individual
tasking.
. Data entry in LIMS system
. Fluent in Microsoft Office
. Experience with operating VIDAS machine
. Highly inquisitive, creative, and resourceful.
. Excellent time management skills.
. Excited by the challenge of research and experimentation.
. Assisting in implementing of a quality system into the laboratory
RELEVANT SKILLS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Delivered periodic presentations of class projects, to peers of
various sciences
. Delivered presentation of results and works in progress, to peers and
professors at BKX/NIS conference
. Delivered presentation to the entire quality department on 5S and the
progress made in the laboratories
. Delivered presentations to the entire quality department on the basics
of microbiology as well as testing for the Enterobacter family
. Taken Intermediate Laboratory Methods in Food Microbiology course at a
Silliker facility
. One of the leaders of implementing a 5S program into the company's
laboratories
. Developing weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly sanitation lists
. Delegating sanitation tasks and 5S stations to individuals and groups
. Numerous "Going the Extra Mile" awards
. Training of new hires on microbiological testing methods
. Leader of annual retraining of laboratory analysts
EXPERIENCE:
Jan 2011-Present
Leprino Foods, Denver, Colorado
Microbiologist
. Prepare samples for Microbial testing
. Responsible for making serial dilutions
. Incubate samples to promote Microbial growth
. Performs biochemical confirmation on samples as needed
. Participates in proficiency testing
. Analyze and report data based on test results
. Performs tests for various microbial organisms
. Lead microbiologist on weekends
. Responsible for contacting the customers on the weekend
. Responsible for resolving (internal) weekend issues
May 2005 - Jan 2011
J. Leek Associates, Albany, Georgia
Microbiology Analyst
. Prepare samples for Microbial testing
. Responsible for making serial dilutions
. Incubate samples to promote Microbial growth
. Analyze and report data based on test results
. Performs tests for various microbial organisms
. Calibration of laboratory equipment
. Ordering and purchasing laboratory supplies
. Takes on supervisor responsibilities when coordinator not available
. Manage staff when coordinator is not available
. Handles questions and concerns of customers when coordinator is not
available
. Only analyst allowed to communicate with customers
. Only analyst responsible for entering, approving, and issuing results
to customers
. Assists in laboratory training of new hires
. Delegates duties to other analysts
. Responsible for observing and monitoring trainees
July 2007-December 2009 & August 2003- May 2004
Cracker Barrel, Fort Valley, Georgia
Cashier
. Work cash register
. Assists in store/restaurant guests
. Stocks and straightens items in Country Sore
. Assists in training of new hires
October 2004-Feb 2005
Verizon Wireless Albany, Georgia
Sales Associate
. Responsible for fielding and answering questions customer questions
. Set appointments for Account Executives
. Greets customers upon entering store
May 2004-August 2004
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE SOUTH CAROLINA, Graniteville, SC
Summer Student
. Label and mark tires for retail sales
. Operating PCI machine for quality control purposes
. Barcode checks before shipments are made
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