**** ******** ********* ***** *-* #*** Kenner, Louisiana 70065

Phone Number 504-***-**** ( abi6wf@r.postjobfree.com

Mrs. Rokeisha Lanai Barrios

Qualifications

I am a Seasoned Scientist who is strong in optimizing laboratories to

achieve maximum growth and market share; I have produced new revenues

and/or savings of over $1 Million for my employers over the past nine years

by developing and implementing new methods and Standard Operating

Procedures.

Employment

June 2008 - April 2009

Marsh and McLennan/Kroll Laboratory Specialists

Laboratory Technician/ Extractionist/ Transcriptionist

All of the below listed tasks; performed scientific analysis,

operated, tuned, calibrated and maintained instrumentation,

analyzed complex matrices and reviewed results by identifying

residual solvents in final product and determined solvent

purity.

. "I am accomplished in the repair of laboratory

instrumentation and was able to eliminate the need for a

staff engineer by refurbishing the equipment per diem and

saving the company a minimum of $75 K per year!"

August 2005 - March 2007

Marsh and McLennan/Kroll Laboratory Specialists

Laboratory Technician / Extractionist

Immunoassay of urine for the evidence of illicit drugs,

diverted prescription drugs, steroids,

alcohol and other substances by introducing heat, light

and chemical catalysts; developed and implemented methods,

formulas, processes and Standard Operating Procedures; accessioned

blood and urine specimens, produced, standardized and

verified chemicals, controls and reagents, and

completed all laboratory reports daily; kept current

with all laboratory analysis methods, and provided

expert testimony in a court of law when needed.

. "Being an expert in method development, I cut down process

time while increasing product quantity when I implemented

several new methods and Standard Operating Procedures

giving the company a surplus of over $750K!"

August 2003 - August 2005

Procter and Gamble/Folgers Coffee Company

Roasting & Ground Laboratory Technician

Responsible for all laboratory analysis of the coffee

product from the raw material stage to the finished

product using viscometers, moisture analyzers,

color analyzers, flow injectors, lasers and gas and liquid sensor

array systems to prove quality control, product matching,

origin identification, spoilage detection and flavor

quantification, flavor grading, and documenting

of results.

. "I was able to be a 'double threat' by simultaneously

operating the laboratory as well as the production line

which eliminated the need to pay a staff worker overtime!"

May 2003 - August 2003

Procter and Gamble/Folgers Coffee Company

Line Technician/Sealer Operator

Responsible for the operation and mechanical maintenance of

analytical test equipment on the production line

according to established Standard Operating

Procedures in the manufacturing and packaging of coffee;

proficient in the operation of all area specific production

equipment; possesses sound scientific knowledge,

management and monitoring of production lines in

respect to Weights, Seals, and Coding; inspects

incoming product, conducts Pre-Op Inspections and internal audits,

monitors compliance to HACCP principles and

operations, performs daily sensory testing and

documentation of results.

. "In lieu of waiting until my assignment to start, I took

the initiative to learn the mechanical aspect of a

manufacturing plant."

August 2002 - April 2003

NOLA Animal Clinic

Front Office Manager/Veterinary Assistant

To run the front office in relation to the customers check-

in/check-out, billing, payment, sales, and to fill

prescriptions and reconstitute medications as required; to

assist the Doctor(s) as needed with animal examinations and

surgeries.

. "As the Manager in all areas if the clinic, I boasted sales

by over 7% while overseeing the front end, and saved money

by noting potential errors while assisting in surgeries."

February 2001 - May 2002

New Orleans Center for Clinical Research/NOCCR

Clinical Research Coordinator

To solely oversee a pharmaceutical trial by caring for

patients on an inpatient basis throughout the duration of the

trial. Responsible for all meals, vital and statistical

monitoring, EKG's, collection and testing of patients' blood,

urine and/or fecal matter as stated in each protocol while

concurrently maintaining an exact, thorough timed report for

each patient through each phase of the trial (Phase I - IV).

. "As the first and last impression for my company, I have

maintained a steady stream of clients willing to endure

clinical trials and therefore continued funding to my

employer from the FDA and other government sources totaling

more than $250 K."

Education

June 2001 - May 2003

University of New Orleans

Master of Science Degree/Biological Sciences

. Maintained a 3.7 overall GPA

August 1997 - May 2001

University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Science Degree/ Chemistry

Bachelor of Science Degree/Biology

. Maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA throughout my undergraduate

studies while simultaneously completing a double major along

with a minor in Psychology.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

0. Michael Varnado, R&G Laboratory Manager, Folgers Coffee Co.

504-***-**** or 504-***-****

0. Desmond Alfred, Lead Technician, Folgers Coffee Co.

(985) 774- 0415

0. Dominick Grisaffi, Supervisor GC/MS Laboratory, Kroll

Laboratory Specialists, 504-***-****

0. Trianda Spriggens, Certifying Scientist, Kroll Laboratory

Specialists, 504-***-****

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