Technician Sales
Resume:
Sedann Edwards
Atlanta, GA 30345
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Acquire a challenging position that will enable me to satisfactorily provide a phenomenal level of quality assurance and control in a laboratory environment.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Strategic Mentor/Motivator Sound organization skills Innovator Analytical Results-driven
Detail-orientated Logical Reliable
Diplomatic and patient with all types of individuals and organizational levels.
In depth knowledge of research and development laboratory protocols and missions in regards to providing quality assurance and control.
Proficient at independent or collaborative work assignments.
Experienced at operating Viscometers, Spectrometers, Microscopes, and titration equipment.
Proficient at conducting E. coli, Listeria, Staphylococcus aureus yeast and mold, Coliform, and Salmonella test on food and beverage products.
Experienced at using gained skills to find a logical approach to minor troubleshooting of failed malfunctions.
Strong understanding of OSHA, FDA, GMP, and HAACP guidelines and regulations.
Proficient at Tandem, SAP, LIMS, and B.L.A.S.T software programs.
Competent and experienced at following and making alterations to standard operation systems (SOPs) in order to guarantee the services delivered would be within the provided specification.
Experienced at pipetting, sample preparation, and media preparation.
Proficient at professionally completing products certificates of analysis.
Experienced at performing wet chemistry analysis.
Skilled at conducting HPLC and GC analysis test.
Experienced at using colorimeters, centrifuges, microscopes, spectrophotometer, and viscometers.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science, Biology Dec. 2012 UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Related Coursework: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, Calculus and Analytical Geometry, Microbiology, General Biochemistry, Protein Structure and Function Biochemistry, Molecular Biology of Microorganisms, Genetics, Cellular Biology, Biophysical Chemistry, Immunology, and Elementary Statistical Analysis
Course work taken towards a Bachelors of Science, Biochemistry Sept. 2008-Dec. 2009 UW-Madison; Madison, Wisconsin
Related Coursework: Organic Chemistry, Introduction to Psychology and Principles of Microeconomics.
Course work taken towards a Bachelors of Science, Chemistry Aug. 2007-May 2008 Alabama State University; Montgomery, Alabama
Related Coursework: Computer Science, General Chemistry, and General Biology
SKILLS
Computer skills include Medic Software, Outlook, MS Excel, MS word, MS, LIMS, PowerPoint, Tandem, and B.L.A.S.T.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lab Technician II (Contractor), Cargill
Gainesville, Georgia November 2014-Present
Responsible for conducting data entry into SAP.
Calibrated the assigned lab equipment.
Utilize a rancimeter to test the stability of different types of cooking oils and salad dressings.
Run appropriate titrations with the intent to determine the correct peroxide value, moisture, soap moisture value, and free fatty acid value.
Utilize a tintometer to determine the value for the color red, color yellow, and chlorophyll a.
Ran GC analysis to calculate the amount of trans fats in different cooking oils and salad dressings.
Determine phosphorus values at different stages of the oils and salad dressing by running analysis test on a plasma microwave assay.
Determine the solid fat content of oil samples by running a NMR analysis.
Create blends of batches as assigned.
QRO Lab Technician (Contractor), General Mills
Covington, Georgia Jul 2014-November 2014
Responsible for conducting data entry.
Perform titrations for salt, vitamin C, and Calcium content.
Perform B2 and Sugar HPLC test.
Calculate the percentage of fat content in food samples.
Calibrate the daily assigned equipment.
QC Lab Technician III (Contractor), PPG
Oak Creek, Wisconsin Mar. 2013-Nov. 2013
Maintained records of production according to the system established.
Qualified production materials (resin) that meet the customers’ standards.
Performed different scientific test such as percent solids,pH, viscosity, density, IRs, particle size, and GC to ensure that the product (resin) has met the customers’ standards.
Inspected drawdowns, coat outs, and spray outs of the product (resin) for craters and gloss.
Performed Epoxy, Isocyanate, Hydroxyl, Amine, Acid, and Base titrations
Performed color matching test and evaluations on both resin and paint samples.
Salon Manager, Hair Force 1
Racine, WI Apr. 2012-Mar.2013
Managed receiving phone calls
Controlled and manage expenses
Coordinated and organize events to market the business
Continuously differentiated Hair Force 1 from competition
Coordinated meetings and appointments
Sales Associate, Charlotte Russe
Racine,WI Aug. 2010-Apr. 2012
Computed sale prices, total purchases and receive and process cash, check, or credit payment
Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding exchanges, and security practices
Prepared merchandise for sale or presentation.
Individualized outfits to befit the personality of each customer
Health Information Clerk, Aurora Health Care Racine, WI Jun. 2006-Mar. 2009 h
Obtained and distributed health information in accord with HIPPA Guidelines.
Properly faxed specific documents to other authorized facilities.
Filed documents accordingly to the system established.
Managed receiving phone calls.
Transferred outdated file material to inactive storage.
Kirby Vacuum Cleaners, Telemarketer
Racine, WI Mar. 2006-Jun. 2006
Monitored and tracked leads sent to sales department
Maintained records of contacts and appointment bookings
Explained products or services and prices, and answered questions from customers
Conducted customer and marketing surveys
VOLUNTEER/Intern WORK
Lab Technician I (Intern), Food Safety Net Services
Green Bay, Wisconsin Dec. 2012-Feb. 2013
Performed different scientific test to ensure the safety of food products.
Prepare the food samples for Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, Coliform, E.coli, yeast and mold
login and workflow approve receiving samples into LIMS software.
Assist with inventory when applicable.
Collected and documented the pH levels for specific beverages and food products.
Tutor, NorthPort Community Center
Madison, Wisconsin Sept. 2008-Dec. 2008
Assisted students with math, science, and English homework
Mentor, Abundant Life Christian Center
Racine, Wisconsin
Assisted in the construction of resumes
Conducted developmental activities that would allow youth to integrate back into their communities
HONORS AND AWARDS
Member of Phi Eta Sigma
S.U.R.E. graduate of summer 2011
Alabama State Dean’s List (Fall 2007, Spring 2008)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
UW-Milwaukee’s Student Undergraduate Research
Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 2010-December 2012
Under the guidance of an advisor, I studied the diversity amongst a specific group of bioluminescent bacteria (Virbio harveyi). The purpose of my research was to use this
discovered diversity to better understand their function and ecological importance.
I approached studying diversity by focusing my research project on how the Lux A gene different amongst the samples of bioluminescent bacteria (Virbio harveyi).
DNA fingerprinting and gene sequencing studies were used to identity some of the diversity that existed.
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