Microsoft Office Manager

Jordan Blackstone

Microbiologist

Conway, AR ****4

ac033s@r.postjobfree.com - 479-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Microbiologist II

Spectraforce Technologies/Kimberly-Clark - Maumelle, AR - 2016-08 - Present Responsibilities

• Provide Microbiology and Quality expertise in the cosmetic and personal care manufacturing industry

• Perform bioburden testing on finished product and raw materials with flow cytometry and membrane filtration technology, within USP and GMP guidelines

• Troubleshoot testing procedures and maintain testing instruments

• Identify organisms from asset surfaces, production atmosphere, process water, raw material, and finished product

• Identify trends in environmental monitoring, cooperate with other areas of the facility to rectify environmental issues, and assist in the investigation of the origins of problematic incidents

• Perform sterility checks and growth promotion testing on all premixed and prepared media

• Carry out supplemental testing and investigation of quality incidents and assist in assesing lab procedures, as needed

• Coordinate with colleagues, preforming specification testing, on the final quality status of finished product and release batches in SAP

• Review documentation on standard work procedures in EtQ

• Keep documentation and files on micro lab results, in compliance with GDP Histology Technician

Arkansas Skin Cancer and Dermatology Center - Little Rock, AR - 2016-05 - 2016-08 Responsibilities

• Preform routine histological procedures in conjunction with dermatologists and other health care professionals preforming Mohs micrographic surgery

• Prepare histologic slides for biopsy of dermal lesion specimens via frozen embedding, toluidine blue staining, and mounting

• Record and document gross and microscopic descriptions of specimens anatomy and pathology

• Maintain detailed records and logs for ~15-20 cases a day

• Ensure reagent, processing medium, and slide quality

• Manage biohazard storage and disposal

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Central Arkansas - Conway, AR - 2015-04 - 2016-06 Responsibilities

• Care for and breed Mice, Rats, and Armadillos in compliance with IACUC policy

• Conduct electrophysiological experiments of Somatosensory, Auditory, and Visual Cortices of mammals

• Preform perfusions, histology, immunohistochemical, and immunofluorescence techniques

• Collect and prepare samples for PCR and isotropic fractionation

• Utilize PCR, isotropic fractionation, and electrogel phoresis for tissue analysis

• Prepare solutions and reagents for use, ensure reagent quality, and inventory controlled substances

• Analyze archetectonic, neuroanatomical, and topgraphical arrangements of sensory areas Accomplishments

• Successfully defended a research proposal

• Developed and troubleshot imnunohistological procedures

• Oversaw and organized a group of 4 undergraduate researchers in the preparation, analysis, and presentation of archetectonic features of sensory areas in Dasypus novemcintus

• Presented research at a CNSM symposium and Senior Seminars in Chemistry panel at UCA

• Provided an evening of monthly outreach opportunities at area K-12 schools

• Participated in demonstrations for the Annual Brain Awareness Day in Little Rock, AR Skills Used

• Cranial and tracheal surgery, anesthesia/drug delivery, perfusion, phlebotomy, and electrophysiological techniques on small mammals

• In vivo fluorescent tracer, histology, and immunohistochemical techniques on brain and liver tissue

• Mounting, brightfield, confocal, and camera lucida techniques for microscopy

• Safety and management of hazardous and biological waste

• Basic analytical chemistry techniques

• Basic molecular biology and biochemistry techniques

• Intermediate neurobiological techniques

Canvasser

Raise the Minimum Wage Campaign - Conway, AR - 2014-03 - 2014-08 Responsibilities

• Navigate demographic area

• Field canvassing, both door to door and in public places

• Speak to potential signees

• Persuade potential signees to sign

• Walk 4+ hours in the field

• Fill out paperwork for validation by the Arkansas Secretary of State

• Train new canvassers

Accomplishments

• Consistently earned the most signee contacts and signatures for the day

• Trained two canvassers

Skills Used

• Interpersonal communication

• Persuasive communication

• Field canvassing

• Knowledge of state voting, petitioning, and labor laws

• Leadership and teaching

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

University of Central Arkansas Chemistry Department - Conway, AR - 2013-08 - 2014-08 Responsibilities

• Ensure students are practicing safe lab techniques and maintain a clean and organized work space

• Assist students in understanding key themes of each experiment

• Prepare lab apparatuses and solutions/reactants for each experiment

• Record spectra for products of students' sythesis

• Handle chemical waste and clean glassware

• Grade lab reports and lab assignments

• Manage hazardous waste and recover reagents from waste Skills Used

• General knowledge of chemistry, organic synthesis, and qualitative analysis techniques

• Laboratory techniques such as titration, spectrophotometry, potentiometry, liquid chromatography, ion colorimetry

• Sample preparation and interpretation of FT-IR, NMR (1H, 13C, 11B, and COSY), electronic, spectroscopy

• Sample preparation and interpretation of GC, HPLC, and mass spectrometry

• Standardization techniques such as calibration curves, standard addition, serial dilution, etc.

• Basic descriptive statistics and other data analysis techniques

• Communication and interpersonal skills

• Leadership and Teaching skills

Data Entry/Bookkeeping and Filing Clerk

PSR Excavation - West Fork, AR - 2010-02 - 2012-08

• Enter and file payroll using Quickbooks Pro and Microsoft Office

• Separate and record business expenses and family expenses in appropriate accounts

• Prepare invoices and bill clients Using Quickbooks Pro and Microsoft Office

• Take calls from suppliers and clients

• Record and File W2s, 1099s, Property Assessments, and other official documents

• Record job material expenses for client billing

• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and multitasking skills

• File checks, receipts, and business records.

• Keep workspace clean

Intake and Processing Manager

St. Raphael's Food Ministries - Springdale, AR - 2011-03 - 2011-07

• Maintain workspace and storage compliance with Arkansas State Food Safety Standards and Regulations

• Process orders and record proper information for each family served

• Relegate tasks to workers and volunteer

• Optimize work flow

• Optimize storage capacity within head of food ministries expectations Inventory Manager

St. Raphael's Food Ministries - Springdale, AR - 2010-01 - 2011-03

• Food Inventory and Distribution

• Keep track of incoming order information and outgoing stock

• Consistently sanitize workspace and minimize loss of stock

• Stock Shelves and Relay Inventory to Supervisor

• Divide Stock among individual orders

• Bag and distribute food efficiently and quickly amidst frequently crowded queue

• Clean workspace and organize remaining stock after each distribution period. EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Minor in Mathematics and Cognitive Neuroscience University of Central Arkansas - Conway, AR

2011 - 2016

High School Diploma in Science and Engineering

Haas Hall Academy - Fayetteville, AR

2007 - 2011

AWARDS

Eagle Scout

2010-05

The highest award honored by the Boy Scouts of America for an exceptional display of community service and leadership.

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