Manager Quality Assurance
Resume:
Gabriel Mattos
North Bergen N.J. 07047
Ph# 201-***-****
Objective:
Seeking the opportunity to secure a position in a challenging and growing environment where I can apply my skills towards the goals of the company and professionally grow with it.
Experience:
2010 – present: Histology Laboratory & QA Manager at NYU Langone Medical Center. Responsible for the Histology, immunohistochemistry and special stain labs. In charge of laboratory technical personnel, monitoring and evaluating the technical personnel performance including their yearly evaluations to determine merit salary increase. Participating in the process of evaluating equipment for future acquisition to improve laboratory operations and turnaround time.
2009 – 2010: Histology Laboratory Manager at NYU Langone Medical Center. Responsible for the Histology area, including routine staining, immunohistochemistry, special stains. In charge of laboratory technical personnel, monitoring, recording and evaluating the performance including their yearly evaluations to determine merit salary increase. Participating in the process of evaluating equipment for future acquisition to improve laboratory operations. Planning and purchasing all laboratory supplies according to available budget.
2008 – 2009: National Quality Assurance Manager of Histopathology at Quest Diagnostics. Responsible for auditing all Histopathology Laboratories countrywide for Quest Diagnostics to ensure that all the Sites are in compliance and follow the rules and regulations of the official agencies such as CAP, CLIA, ASCO, etc.
2001 to 2008: Histology Laboratory Manager at the Ackerman Academy, a state of the art private Laboratory in NY-NJ with a yearly specimen volume of approximately 200.000 biopsies, including Surgical Pathology and Dermatopathology specimens. Responsible for all Laboratory operations, including routine, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. In charge of personnel, QA QC, evaluations, budget planning, purchasing, testing, justification and acquisition of new equipment. Planning, monitoring, recording and evaluating the performance of more than 50 employees, including their yearly evaluations to determine merit salary increase. Interviewing, evaluating and selecting new applicants. Purchasing, evaluation and cost analysis of new quotes for all laboratory supplies.
2000 - 2001: Histology Lead Technologist at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Responsible for routine histology, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, including embedding, cutting, staining and troubleshooting equipment.
Frozen sections and rush cases from the OR.
1996 - 2000: Histology Technician holding position of Autopsy Technician at St. Joseph Medical Center. Responsible for all autopsies (over 250 autopsies per year) and alternated grossing surgical specimens. Responsible for the histology of all autopsy cases including embedding, cutting and staining. Alternating surgical pathology cases among many other laboratory duties. Active member in the bereavement committee and other activities for the hospital administration.
1986 - 1996: Assistant Manager at J. Rivera Inc. Responsible for Operations, Administration and conducting funeral arrangements including preparation and reconstruction cosmetics of human remains including preparation of all legal documentation related to the cases. In charge of organizing, coordinating and assisting in all autopsies performed at the facility.
1977 - 1985: General Administrative Manager at the University of the Republic, Montevideo Uruguay. Responsible for all accounting, legal and administrative duties including training and supervision of the administrative personnel. Preparation, control and follow up of educational programs. Preparation of national reports including funding, government subsidies and other sources. Final yearly reports including personnel evaluations and appraisals.
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Education:
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Certificate awarded by the University of the State of New York. (Current).
- Certified Histology Technician, by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, Board of Registry. (Current).
- Certified Histological Technician. Certificate awarded by the University of the State of New York. (Current).
- Bachelor’s Degree, major in Business Administration.
- Business Administration and Management. Graduated at the University Higher Business College. (Uruguay). 1982 – 1985.
- Professional developmental courses in the Management and Business Administration field, at the University of the Republic (National College), Montevideo-Uruguay. 1978 – 1982.
- Medical Prep-School at (IAVA) Montevideo-Uruguay. 1974 – 1977.
- High School at Zorrilla de San Martin School. Montevideo Uruguay. 1970 – 1974.
Certifications:
Clinical Laboratory Technologist. New York University. Education Department.
License number: 002910
Histotechnician (ASCP) Board of Registry.
License number: 018865
Certified Histological Technician. New York University. Education Department.
License number: 000086
Chemical Laboratory Fitness Certificate (NYC)
License number: 807325206
References:
Excellent professional and personal references available upon request.
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