CARMEN NANCE
**** ** * * *** Ave
M t. Pleasant, TX 75455
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Career Objectives
I am currently seeking a position as a Quality Control/Assurance Technician; or a position
i n the field of Microbiology, Biology, or Chemistry.
Summary of Qualifications
Strong knowledge of lab techniques(aseptic technique, pipetting, inoculation, moisture
testing, viscosity, slick testing, chittick, gram staining, nut rient media, acid fast, endospore,
hydrogen sulfide, oxidation, catalase, starch, lactose, hang and drop, and many other
m icrobiology testing procedures. Calibration of pH meter and scales, autoclaving, plate
count, dilution) use of computer software and peripheral devices, GMP's, and SOP's.
Work H istory
Memorial Hospital, Sulphur Springs, Texas
P hlebotomist CPT
J un 09, 2014
Collection of venous blood samples and capillary samples, while exhibiting excellent
customer service. Along with data entry and receptionist duties.
P ilgrim's P ride Corporation, MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas
Combo Washer
D ec 11, 2013 - Jun 16, 2014
Wash combos, tubs, kitchen carts, lids, and other materials used in production; along with
load t railers.
N ewlywed Foods, MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas
Q uality Control Technician
M ay 23, 2011 - May 31, 2013
Test finished products and incoming products according to requested and/or required
testing procedures (slick tests, chittick, fry, viscosity, moisture, etc.), ensured practice of
G MP's and SOP’s, ensure proper PPE was worn by employees, generated Certificates of
A nalysis for shipping products, verified incoming raw materials, verified bulk t rucks and
r ail cars, inventory control, monitored and metal detectors and other equipment, long
hours in extreme temperatures, obtaining and organizing samples, organizational duties,
data entry, create spreadsheets for testing analysis, environmental swabs, lift 50 to 70
pounds regularly, drive forklift and move pallets, and pest control.
S illker, I nc., GRAND PRA IR IE, Texas
M icrobiology Technician
Oct 26, 2009 - May 19, 2011
P repare media (agar plates, broths), pipetting, inventory control, accessed L I MS and Zeta
for data entry, calibration of various instruments (scales and pH meter), autoclaving, use of
aseptic technique, GMP's, and SOPs, pathogen testing.
C hapel H ill I.S.D, Mount Pleasant, Texas
Substitute Teacher
Sep 01, 2009 - Oct 20, 2009
F ulfill duties of any teacher in their absence.
M r. C's Foodmart, Dallas, Texas
C ashier/Lead
A ug 13, 2007 - Jan 03, 2009
Working cash register, cooking, t raining and supervising other employees, count down,
locking up store at the end of the night, inventory, pay vendors and order, deliver deposits,
and customer service.
E ducation
Paul Quinn College
B achelor’s Degree
M ajor : Biology
M inor : Chemistry
T raining
Phlebotomy
Northeast Texas Community College
J an 08, 2014 - Apr 24, 2014 / Aug. 2014 – Dec. 2014
Classroom instruction plus lab practice.
Recently took a refresher course on M icrobiology.
Computer Skills
Typing Speed 55 Words per M inute
• Data Ent ry Terminal (PDT, Mainframe Terminal, etc.)
• Email Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.)
• Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.)
• Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc.)
• Personal Computers
• Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Flash, etc.)
• Spreadsheet Software (Calc, Excel, etc.)
• Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc.)
Additional Computer Skills L I MS, Lotus Notes, AS/400 series
A dditional Skills
B.S. in Biology M inor in Chemistry
R eferences
Cynthia Marshall-Biggins
V.P. of Academic Affairs
Texas College
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Verma Tu rner
E ducator (retired)
M .P.I.S.D
Willie Williams
F riend (retired educator)
M .P.I.S.D