Objective:
- Obtain a position as a team player in a biological laboratory setting
where I can express my passion for science & maximize my skills to achieve
a strong relationship with the company and their clients.
Work Experience:
Front Desk Agent Feb 2009 to
Present
Shilo Inn Suites, Pomona, CA
- Established excellent reviews & guest services to all patrons of the
hotel while accomplishing proper procedures requested by front desk
supervisors. Excelled in maintaining a pleasant demeanor while diffusing
problematic situations with unsatisfied guests. Exemplified seamless
multitasking abilities while still maintaining attentiveness to the guest's
needs. Offered beneficial tips & tricks to other front desk agents &
supervisors in proper understanding of new software user interface to speed
guest relations.
Project Engineer May
2007 to Aug 2009
Mackone Development INC, Los Angeles, CA
- Entrusted to the company's largest private project to date, estimated at
$29 million dollars. Garnered the good graces of the project manager,
owner, & architects to become an effective liaison between all responsible
parties. Coordinate an effective timeline with our on-site superintendent
for deliveries, mobilization, & inspections. Maintain project work site
achievements and setbacks and properly reflecting affected schedule
changes. Responsible for the distribution of information, specifications,
plans, and other documentation to relevant parties. Delegated daily and
weekly tasks to our resident contractors to ensure project completion.
Volunteer:
CCE - Clinical Care Extender April 2010 to
present
Queen of the Valley Hospital, Covina, CA
- Recorded vitals per nurse requests including EKG, blood pressure, & O2
saturation in a hospital setting. Helped reposition, change, feed, and
transfer patients within the DOU floor. Prepared GILAB procedure rooms
with required tools and instruments. Reapplied LEADS and implemented CCE's
main ideals of patient comfort and hospitality.
Research Assistant Nov
2009 to Jan 2010
UCLA Biomedical Research, Los Angeles, CA
- At UCLA, under direct tutelage of Senior Research Assistant, Dr. David
Sanchez. Researched the potential of influenza's reassortment and mutation
possibilities. Knowledgeable in pipette and PCR replication techniques.
Alpha Phi Omega Sep 2002 to
Mar 2007
UC Riverside, Riverside, CA
- Promoted the ideals of service from the campus and national levels.
Positions include, Inter-chapter Secretary ('03), Alumni Secretary ('03),
Fundraising VP ('04), Webmaster ('05), & Chapter Advisor ('06). Recipient
of the 2005 Distinguished Service Key.
Education:
Bachelor of Sciences, Biology
Sept 2001 to Mar 2007
University of California, Riverside
Continuing Education Sept 2007 to
present
- Currently enrolled or completed various science & biology-related courses
thru local colleges and online programs to stay up-to-date with my interest
in science. Courses include Microbiology, Hematology, Immunology, Anatomy
and Physiology.
Certified Phlebotomist July 2010 to
Sept 2010
Wagner Training Institute, Riverside, CA
- Went above and beyond the total number of draws required for completion
of the program. Per doctor and lab orders, drew blood from an outpatient
laboratory setting. Logged, bagged, and stored blood and urine samples for
laboratory testing. Provided a friendly demeanor while executing, to some,
a fearful experience.
Certification:
CPR-BLS Certified
CPT-1 Certified