April Hoglund
Cave Creek, AZ *****
acq0e0@r.postjobfree.com
Education:
Gallaudet University Washington, DC 2000-2001
Honor Society
Honor Floor Committee
Sportswriter for University Newspaper
Certifications:
Introduction to SQL June 2015
Business Requirements Writing April 2015
Business Analysis 101 December 2014
Business Analysis for the IT Professional August 2013
LATg September 2007
LAT June 2006
ALAT April 2005
Skills:
I pick up tasks very quickly. I am extremely proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as a variety of web browsers. I am capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks. I am extremely people oriented and enjoy helping others.
Accomplishments:
Two Performance of Excellence Awards for going above and beyond the expectations of my job duties.
AALAS NCAB LATG Review course Scholarship Recipient.
Co-author of “Human Antibodies Can Cross Guinea Pig Placenta and Bind Its Neonatal Fc Receptor: Implications for Studying Immune Prophylaxis and Therapy during Pregnancy” in Hindawi Journal.
Volunteer Experience:
Brownie Troop #480 Leader Arizona Cactus-Pine Council 2013-Present.
Girls On The Run Head Coach Sept 2014-Present, Maricopa County, AZ.
Girls On The Run Assistant Coach Jan 2014-April 2014, Maricopa County, AZ.
MANA House Dinner Service, 2013.
USO Thanksgiving Dinner Service, 2012.
Girls On The Run Coach October 2009-April 2011, Montgomery County, MD.
Brownie Troop #745 First Aid Mom Nation’s Capital Council 2008-2009.
Professional Experience:
Management Analyst II/ Business Analyst April 2013-Present
Arizona Department of Child Safety
Test Windows applications in CHILDS screens relating to Case Management and Eligibility
Research prior Product Change Requests, review history of application and any other related materials and documentation
Act as customers’ liaison during Spec Reviews (JAD Sessions) to define and review business requirements
Author BRDs and solely responsible for reviewing and updating based on changing customer needs and functional testing results
Create and deploy testing plans during PCR (Pre-Production Testing), ACP (User Acceptance Testing), and PRD (Migration Testing)
Develop test scenarios and test scripts
Write test plans and perform functional testing
Work closely with computer programmers and software developers to develop new programs within the CHILDS system and perform end user testing
Design and implement changes to the CHILDS applications
Address Quick Fix (BUGS within programming code) and SPUFI’s assigned to Case Management and Eligibility
Researched and tested several Automated Testing Tools for user capability and software compatibility
Attend internal staff meetings and external workgroups
Research work assignments independently
Assist on special projects as assigned to include:
oCARE Team, appointed by the Office of The Governor – During the course of my temporary assignment, I was tasked to brief the Attorney General and the Director of the Department of Economic Security on the changes and current capabilities of the CHILDS System
oChild Protective Services (CPS) – I have initiated an internal training program for the CPS users and I am their liaison for feedback concerning system requirements and bug fixes
oDepartment of Child Safety (DCS) Website Content Subject Matter Expert – Assigned to assist in the development of a new DCS website to develop and improve policies, reporting guidelines and methods, and departmental changes.
Management Analyst October 2010-April 2013
Department Of Health and Human Services/Food and Drug Administration
Review and edit Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)
Evaluate and inspect animal facility and record any deficiencies and make suggestions for improvements
Order animals from vendors
Consult with Vendors about different products
Review Principle Investigators animal usage and notify them when they will exceed the maximum number allowed
Review IMPAC log and data entry pertaining to animal ordering numbers and cost
Review Animal Health Reports and record information into the Animal Health Surveillance database
Purchase orders and procurement
Evaluate animal health daily and record any abnormalities and inform the PI and their staff of the findings
Review daily AM/PM observation sheets recorded by contract staff and alert Government Management of any abnormalities
Review Animal Study Proposals (ASPs) and ensure that requirements are being adhered to
Assist with different types of technical procedures and/or instruct other technicians on how to perform technical procedures
Euthanize animals per PI or their staff’s recommendation following the CBER SOPs approved method of euthanasia
Animal Health Information Specialist December 2009- October 2010
Department Of Health and Human Services/Food and Drug Administration
Work with Investigators to prepare new and amended animal study proposals for consideration and approval by the ACUC
Review ACUC submissions and compile the monthly meeting packet for distribution to the ACUC.
Attend monthly ACUC meeting and prepare minutes
Coordinate semi-annual review of the animal care program. Assign sections to reviewers and assist as needed.
Prepare memos to Principal Investigators, which included, but is not limited to ACUC actions regarding their study proposals, annual review notices, renewal notices and or statement of work letters.
Ascertain monthly which Animal Study Proposals have been approved or inactivated and input required data into the ACUC database reflection the ACUC decisions, animal numbers, USDA Pain and Distress designation, species strain, and safety protocols.
Prepare findings from the semi-annual review to be presented to Institutional Official.
Schedule monthly ACUC meetings and coordinate the agenda with the Chairperson.
Floor Leader February 2009-December 2009
Priority One Services
Supervised husbandry staff
Assisted Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager with work schedule
Assisted with husbandry work as needed
Assisted with technical work as needed
Observed and maintained appropriate equipment in the facility
Assisted with SOP trainings
Performed interviews for husbandry and technician positions
Reviewed Animal Study Proposals to ensure all work is being followed
Assisted the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager with all assigned duties
Lab Supervisor, Husbandry and Operation December 2007-December 2008
BioReliance
Supervised husbandry staff
Made schedules for daily, weekly, monthly tasks
Followed GLP regulations
Processed timesheets
Wrote deviations pertaining to equipment failure, personnel oversight, and documentation of errors
Assisted with client site visits
Filed facility log sheets
Ordered supplies using Oracle
Maintained facility equipment and schedule preventive maintenance
Attended meetings for different departments
Worked closely with QA for quality control/assurance
Reported problems with facility equipment to appropriate personnel
Trained husbandry staff
Completed Performance Reviews
Coached and delivered disciplinary action of animal care staff
ACUC Coordinator December 2007-December 2008
BioReliance
Work with Investigators to prepare new and amended animal study proposals for consideration and approval by the ACUC
Review ACUC submissions and compile the monthly meeting packet for distribution to the ACUC.
Attend monthly ACUC meeting and prepare minutes
Coordinate semi-annual review of the animal care program. Assign sections to reviewers and assist as needed.
Prepare memos to Principal Investigators, which included, but is not limited to ACUC actions regarding their study proposals, annual review notices, renewal notices and or statement of work letters.
Ascertain monthly which Animal Study Proposals have been approved or inactivated and input required data into the ACUC database reflection the ACUC decisions, animal numbers, USDA Pain and Distress designation, species strain, and safety protocols.
Prepare findings from the semi-annual review to be presented to Institutional Official.
Schedule monthly ACUC meetings and coordinate the agenda with the Chairperson.
Sr. Laboratory Animal Technician August 2006-November 2007
SAIC-Frederick
Supervised 5 Laboratory Animal Technicians
Pre/Post-op care of Primates/Swine
Surgery Prep
Anesthesia machine monitoring and set up
Cleaning of surgical instruments
Assisted with Jugular Catheter Placements in Primates
Specialized techniques (i.e. suturing, intubations, IV catheter, specimen collection)
Dosage calculation and drug administration
Clinical/Behavioral Assessments
Inventory and ordering of supplies
SOP training
Review of Protocols
Scheduling of Protocol support for PI
Scheduling of weekend and holiday duties
Various methods of injections
Medical Record maintenance of Primates/Swine
Shipping of Biohazards
Laboratory Animal Technician February 2006-July 2006
SAIC-Frederick
Various methods of injections
Medical Record maintenance of Primates/Swine
Shipping of Biohazards
Pre/Post-op care of Primates/Swine
Surgery Prep
Anesthesia machine monitoring and set up
Cleaning of surgical instruments
Laboratory Animal Technician November 2005-Janurary 2006
Charles River Labs
Pre/Post-op care of small and large animals
Daily Animal Health Observations for small and large animals
Provide Environmental Enrichment for small and large animals
Protocol support, using various methods of specimen collection and injections
Daily clinical/behavioral treatments of small and large animals
Clinical/Behavioral assessment of large animals
Assist with quality control of sentinel animals
Shipping of biohazards
Breeder Technician November 2004-November 2005
Charles River Labs
Set up multiple types of breeder pairs of mice
Maintain an excel data sheet of multiple breeder pairs
Review multiple breeder pairs weekly
Palpation for mice for pregnancy
Check for copulatory plugs of mice
Communicate with PI regarding breeders
Breeding of special “dwarf” mice
Animal Caretaker November 2003- November 2004
Charles River Labs
Animal husbandry of rodents and small animals
Clinical observations of rodents and small animals
Weaning of breeder pairs offspring
GLP guidelines and paperwork