Carmel's Resume

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Coral Springs, FL 33071

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Carmel M. Gourdet

BIOLOGIST/MICROBIOLOGIST/BIOLOGICAL ANALYST

Background Summary

Comfortable in fast environments requiring the ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities without sacrificing attention to details. Extensive knowledge and understanding of biological sciences. Strong analytical skills to conduct investigations, deviations and implement process improvement. Ability to work independently or as a member of a team. Good communication skills, fluent in English, French.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology

City College of New York, NY

Core Competences

Biology theory and principal knowledge, Cell Culture, Microbiology and Molecular Structure, Water System Treatment, Data Analysis, Deviations, Investigations, Utilities Monitoring.

Software Proficiencies - Microsoft Office-Excel, Word, Access Internet .

Internet Skills: Wordpress, SEO, Social Media, Banner Media, Traffic Exchanges, Video Media etc.

Undergraduate Summer Internships

Nyack Hospital, Nyack, NY

Unit Clerk Volunteer, July 1987 - November 1989

• Assisted in patient care

• Answered incoming phone calls

• Assisted in the development of long range, strategic planning goal

• Assisted in administrative services in accordance with the treatment plan as recommended by the treatment team

• Assisted in services for persons with physical or mental impairments

• Responded to crisis hotlines

City Of Nyack Water Treatment, NY

Quality Control Analyst, 1990

Bio- Craft Laboratory, Fair Lawn, NJ

Lab Technician, summer 1991

Professional Experiences

RP Scherer, St. Petersburg, FL

Biological Analyst, Summer 1999 - October 2003

• Performed various tests such as cleaning efficacy, specific gravity, ph, and viscosity measurements to evaluate cleaning products

• Documented and performed tests according to ISO standards

• Performed microbial limits on finished products, raw materials and component in a timely manner

• Performed bio-burden monitoring of the manufacturing facility

• Responsible of daily monitoring and testing of the USP Purified Water System

• Performed trend analysis on microbiology test results from products, ware system, bio-burden

• Maintained accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks

Vital Pharma, West Palm Beach, FL

Senior Lab Technician, December 2003 - September 2005

• Prepared in-house bases of personal care products for fragrance application

• Coordinated evaluations and performed sample preparation

• Performed analytical testing and applied fragrances to various cosmetic and toiletry bases

• Performed odor evaluation of various fragrances

• Prepared samples for stability studies

• Calibrated and conducted routine maintenance on laboratory equipment

Positively Wireless, Boca Raton, FL

March 2006 - December 2012

Owned and operated a retail store that specialized in wireless products. (Metro- PCS)

• Established direct rapport with buyers and distributors

• Sold products and services

• Managed employees and maintained a professional and successful business for six years.

• Developed and executed sales plans by applying market knowledge of wireless products and current market share.

• Assigned work to employees

• Conducted and attended meeting

• Used computer to enter or access data

• Analyzed operational or management reports or records

• Hired, discharged, promoted employees

• Maintained administrative services, procedures, manual

• Maintained inventory

• Conducted training for personnel

• Advised clients or customers

• Analyzed sales activities or trends

• Used telephone communication techniques

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