ASHLEY N. HAWES

**** ****** ***** *** *******, Texas 78217

210-***-**** ? abnxm7@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX

Bachelor of Science, Biology, December 2008

Major GPA: 3.3/4.0

EXPERIENCE

Center for Disease Detection, San Antonio, TX 06/09-

Present

Specimen Processor 6/09-11/09

. Accession samples into company LIS system

. Catalog histological samples for storage

. Aliquot samples for testing

. Work with pathologists to ensure proper diagnosis, correlation,

and resulting of histology and cytology samples and slides

. Communicate with internal account managers to provide cost-

effective ordering for clients

. Regulate and follow up with clinical studies conducted with

outside companies

Molecular Microbiology Laboratory Technician 11/09-Present

. Accession, aliquot, and centrifuge samples for testing

. Timely, uniform, and efficient testing of samples for Chlamydia

trachomatis, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae,Candida albicans, Gardnerella

vaginalis, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

using Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA probes and DNA

amplification methods

. Quality management and analysis of results

. Follow HIPAA guidelines for reporting results to clients

. Assist with validation and verification of new instruments and

testing methods

. Established and implemented standard operating procedures

. Training and instruction of new team members

. Calibrate, correlate, and maintain laboratory instruments

. Identify, resolve, and prevent environmental contaminations

Aramark, San Antonio, TX 02/09-

Present

Alcohol Compliance Supervisor

. Supervise service of alcoholic beverages at events

. Communicate proper service instructions to employees and

volunteers at pre-event meetings

. Regulate consumption of alcoholic beverages

. Enforce regulations of Aramark and TABC

University of D sseldorf, D sseldorf, Germany 05/07-

08/07

Geobotanik Research Intern

. Represented the US in the DAAD Summer Internship Program

. Proposed, created and implemented projects researching three

species of Juncus

. Analyzed in-depth documentation reporting on the data collected

for publication

Thousand Oaks Racquet Club, San Antonio, TX 05/01-

08/03

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor (Summer Position)

. CPR and Lifeguard Certification Program

. Trained groups on proper techniques in swim strokes, floating and

safety around water

. Re-enforced daily safety awareness of pool guidelines

. Tested water chemical and pH levels throughout the day

INSTRUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Becton Dickinson (BD) Probetec, Roche cobas 4800, BD Affirm,

Hologic Corporation cervista technology, Tecan, Multi-channel

pipette, single-channel pipette, centrifuge, pH meters, temperature

probes

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity

Order of Omega Honor Society

National Panhellenic Conference

Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI)

VOLUNTEER WORK

National Ocean Science Bowl

Lone Star Wildlife Rescue

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

The Arc of San Antonio

HOBBIES

Travel

Geocaching

Bay Fishing

Reading

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