Taryn Reed Professional Resume

Hardimont Rd Raleigh, NC, 27609

919-***-****

abqw6e@r.postjobfree.com

Looking for opportunities for employment and more specifically a career in the medical laboratory/health care field.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Dedicated professional with an educational background in biology and a strong work ethic. Experience in performing a variety of administrative/animal healthcare and staff support duties in the scientific field, including laboratory and veterinarian assistance. Youthful and enthusiastic, yet very mature and responsible with a strong desire to learn and help the community at large. Ambitiously held down a work-study position while a student, engaged in community involvement through extracurricular activities, veterinarian internship, and exposure and acceptance of other cultures through study abroad.

Transferable skill set that includes excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership and teamwork building skills. Dependable applicant is also proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS/ACHIEVEMENTS:

Leadership and Teamwork:

* Assisted in the behind the scenes production of NC Science Olympiad, Division B at St. Andrew University (NC).

* Enriched children and adolescences in music, art, nature walks, equine studies and fellowship while serving as a camp counselor. Co-created and implemented Survivor camp; teaching adolescences survival and first aid skills while camping out in the wilderness.

* Lived abroad and adapted to the culture of the Italian Alps for 3 months, while studying Italian/European History and Film.

Laboratory Skills:

* Familiarity use of Laboratory equipment and practical skills involving safety and instrumentation, including isolating biological and chemical samples, observation and identification methods. Prepare, analyze and testing for specific disease pathogens and unknowns.

* Research and Data Archiving: Kept Organizational lab notes, researched, prepared and presented APA/MLA style lab reports. Led and organized group project work. MSDS sheet use

Consultation & Customer Service:

* Increased individual sales up to $8,000 before the end of the quarter.

* Customer satisfaction assurance achieved by listening and providing patience with a courteous demeanor and resourceful in finding the perfect dress for all different personal styles and budgets.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Customer Service Technician/Vet Technician Apr-2013-June 2013

CareFirst Animal Hospital, Raleigh, NC

Veterinary Support: Patient focused care in admitting domesticated animals for examinations, surgeries, and boarding with excellent customer service, client education and assistance in effective diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performed heartworm, fecal and a wellness panels to be completed through Idexx Vet Lab Station and other in-house diagnostics. Vaccination preparation, general well being of animals and overall general assistance.

Reception: Filing records, scheduling appointments through use of Avimark and handling inventory. Maintained Client Communication Confidentiality.

Wedding Consultant

Dec-2012-Apr-2013

Davids Bridal, Raleigh, NC

Consultations with brides to set them up for success in finding their wedding gown, accessories, bridesmaids, flower girls and other special occasion dresses. Cold calling and answering phone calls with professional phone etiquette and courteous demeanor, expert knowledge of products, negotiating skills, occasional corporate communication on various dress issues, scheduling appointments and ringing up customers.

Administrative Assistant

Aug-2010-May 2012

North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC

Efficiently processed paperwork and performed other secretarial duties for a staff member Andrew Maginn of the history department at North Carolina Central University. Assisted in tutoring sessions with students, communication between assistant professor and students, as well as grading papers and exams and posting to Blackboard

Logistics Coordinator/Lab Assistant

Aug-2004-May 2009

St. Andrews University, Laurinburg, NC

Assisted the MNHS Science department of St. Andrews University, through co-supervision of biology, chemistry and physics labs. Led in the revitalization and organization of the microbiology and animal facilities. Prepared chemicals solutions and unknowns used in various biology and chemistry labs under the standards for laboratory safety, good laboratory practices and quality assurance under guidelines of the university. General upkeep of the science laboratory, washing and restocking glassware and instruments.

Took chemical stock inventory and usage of Microsoft excel to enter in institutions chemical database.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

Bachelors of Arts, Biology; St. Andrews University,

Laurinburg, NC

May 9, 2009

* HONORS: St. Andrews Honor Roll, Honor Roll Scholar

* RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Biology, Ecology, Human Anatomy/Physiology, Mammalian Physiology, Cell Biology, Forensic Biotechnology, Zoology, Genetics, Plant Diversity, Microbiology, Animal Behavior, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry.

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