Quality Control Human Resources

Tomekia Trimble

***** ******* **** #* **************@*****.***

Fort Myers,FL 33908 407-***-****

I am seeking a career to challenge my expertise in a professional environment and expand

my horizons within the organization. I am a dedicated, hand on, forward thinking leader that

would work closely with associates to cultivate skills to build a high performance team. At the

same time this would allow me to provide the service/ skills/experience I now possess. I have a

proven track record of exceeding established expectations. I look forward to the opportunity to

expand my area of knowledge for growth and advancement. If you consider me for this

opportunity I feel both your business and I would benefit greatly.

EDUCATION AND LICENSES

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Biology -2006

Harford Community College

Histotechnology Certificate Program (NAACLS APPROVED)

(654 hours)

Florida License – HTL #TN 42968

American Society for Clinical Pathology – HT

Abbott Molecular Training- Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), Urovysion and Pathvysion

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

HISTOTECHNOLOGIST III

January 2013- Currently

Neogenomics

Fort Myers, FL

*Analyze tumor cells via the Aperio Scanscope and Spectrum computer software

* Collect, receive, and process specimen for analysis; which includes blood and tissue samples

*Perform quality control analysis of IHC staining

* Good written/verbal communication, organization and prioritization skills

* Proficient in grossing, processing, embedding, microtome, staining, immunohistochemistry,

cover slipping, and quality control of specimen received and processed into histology

department

* In situ hybridization and Immunohistochemistry

* Familiar with Leica Bond III, Bond Max, Leica Autostainer, Thermo-Fisher Coverslipper, and

Ventana Benchmark Ultra

LAB TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR/HISTOTECHNOLOGIST

March 2012- January 2013

LabMD

Atlanta, GA

*Establish monthly and annual goal charts of laboratory data

*Experienced and trained in Fluorescent in situ hybridization, Immunohistochemistry and

several phases of histology

* Collected, received, and processed specimen for analysis in Cytology

* Proficient in grossing, processing, embedding, microtome, staining, cover slipping, and quality

control of specimen received and processed into Histology department

*Writing and editing S.O.Ps and quality control and assurance manuals

*Immunohistochemistry and F.I.S.H. technologist

* Provide technical support on operational and maintenance aspects of laboratory equipment i.e.

Assist human resources with new hire interviews, troubleshooting technical issues with

laboratory equipment

* Identify and analyze moderately complex problems and repairs. Schedule preventative

maintenance, and modifications as required per department policy.

* Good written/verbal communication, organization and prioritization skills

* Familiar with Biocare Intellipath and Decloaking Chamber, Sakura Tissue Tek Stainer and

Coverslipper, Tissue Tek Embedding Station, TBS Microwave Processor, Bioview, Vysis

Processor 2000, and Hybrite hybridizer

* Development and creation of departmental documentation in preparation for inspections and

laboratory reviews.

IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY TECHNICIAN/LEAD HISTOTECHNOLOGIST

January2011- March 2012

Nelson Dermatopathology

Sandy Springs, GA

* Laboratory Primary Immunohistochemistry Technician

* Experienced and trained in several phases of histology

* Collected, received, and processed specimen for analysis

* Provide technical support on operational and maintenance aspects of laboratory equipment i.e.

Assist human resources with new hire interviews, troubleshooting technical issues with

laboratory equipment

*Identify and analyze moderately complex problems and repairs. Schedule preventative

maintenance, and modifications as required per department policy.

* Good written/verbal communication, organization and prioritization skills

* Proficient in grossing, processing, embedding, microtome, staining, immunohistochemistry,

cover slipping, and quality control of specimen received and processed into histology

department

* Assist in the editing of S.O.Ps and quality control and assurance manuals

*Immunohistochemistry/ Research and technologist

* Assist the HR team with interviews for new hires

* Implementing in-house control project to save the company money on control slides

*Participated in (Derm) Research

* Familiar with Leica Bond III immunoautostainer, Leica Autostainer and Coverslipper, Leica

Polaris,Ventana Nexes special stains

LABORATORY GROSSING SPECIALIST/HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN/ GROSSING

TEAM LEAD

March 2007 – January 2011

Bostwick Laboratories

Orlando, Florida

*Laboratory Processing and Reporting Technician

*Experienced and trained in several phases of histology.

* Proficient in grossing, processing, embedding, microtome, staining, cover slipping, and quality

control of specimen received and processed into histology department.

*Grossing Team Lead- August 2007- March 2009

*Other duties as assigned within our team; advocate an example of team concept.

*Assisted with standard operating procedure revisions.

*Served as a liaison between grossing team and management team.

*Performed bench level work for the anatomical pathology department.

*Operated and maintained all instruments and equipment

*Cytopreparation in cytology department

* Assist pathologist as needed with transcription, researching cases, and other duties.

* Entered grossing and diagnostic information into the Renaissance System.

* Performed accessioning and data verification according to SOP's.

* Specimen accessioning, collect, review, and input data into Renaissance System as well as

assist the client services team with incoming calls...

*Immunohistochemistry and special stain alternate technician

MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

July 2006-November 2006

Silliker Laboratories

Stone Mountain, Georgia

* Received incoming specimen

* Collected, received, and prepared specimen for incubation with proper enrichments.

* Performed specimen assessment using LIMS system.

MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT

June 2002-June 2003

Laboratory Corporation of America

Birmingham, Alabama

* Received incoming and outgoing pathology slides

* Performed technical and administrative assistance for cytology laboratory as needed

* Prepared and packaged pathology slides for shipment via mail to reference laboratories or

doctors

* Located and filed pathology slides accordingly

MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT

June 2000-August 2000 (serious car accident/extensive physical therapy)

Registration Specialist

Tanner Medical Center

Carrollton, Georgia

* Collected, received, and processed specimen for analysis

* Performed technical and administrative assistance as needed

* Reported abnormal, unusual, and critical values to doctors

MEDICAL LABORATORY CLINICAL ASSISTANT

July 1999-January 2000

University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital Laboratories- Outreach

Birmingham, Alabama

* Collected, received, and processed specimen for analysis

* Performed technical and administrative assistance

* Performed patient service assessment using Patient Information Network (PIN), Emmi, and

Cerner

* Served as a liaison between the laboratory and other medical professionals for data retrieval of

pending/completed test

* Performed basic protocol procedures for various clinical trials

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

October 1997-June 1998

University of Alabama at Birmingham- Wallace Tumor Institute

Birmingham, Alabama

* Delivered proposed grant information to various doctors for the Gene Therapy department

* Served as a liaison between the laboratory and other medical professionals

* Performed technical and administrative assistance

COMPUTER SKILLS

Knowledgeable in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, Internet

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