Laboratory Technician, Merchandiser

Experienced laboratory technician in both the industrial and marine fields; five years in management; TWIC card

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Coca-Cola – Merchandiser (Harahan LA)

**** – present

Ensure that beverage sections, displays, coolers and all points of availability are stocked and maintained with proper product levels

Maintain communication with supervisor re: route location and supplies throughout the day/night and holidays

Coordinate with various customer managers at store locations regarding needs

Ponstein’s Store – Manager (Chalmette, LA)

2009 - 2014

Schedule and supervise eight employees

Oversee all store functions from opening to closing.

Inventory control including ordering and receiving inventory for dry goods, perishables and gasoline.

Assist with store shelving and stock coolers as well as stock room.

Liaison with all vendors such as Coca Cola, Pepsi, Philip Morris, etc.

Point of service sales system

Data entry and maintenance of appropriate paperwork including regulatory reports.

Maintain cash intake records and cash deposits

Solve vendor, customer issues and employee issues

Product merchandising

American Sugar Refinery - Laboratory Technician (Arabi, LA)

2006-2009

Laboratory testing of fluids

Screen various types of substances adhering to customer specifications and governmental regulations.

Water sampling throughout the refinery

Prepare laboratory reports

Maintain and adhere to all safety regulations

Quality initiatives

Run lab analyses on products, (liquids, gases and solids).

Conduct scientific experiments and run tests, analyze and interpret data.

Maintain the lab equipment, lab notebooks and test logs.

Russell Marine Group – Laboratory Tester/Grain Surveyor (Metairie, LA)

2004-2006

Laboratory testing of grain samples

Supervision of loading and unloading grain from vessels and ports throughout the New Orleans-Baton Rouge area

Probe barges to obtain rice and corn samples for testing

Removal of damaged grains from barges which failed to meet government standards

Maintain and adhere to all safety regulations

EDUCATION

2004 University of New Orleans, Bachelor’s Degree

1996 Holy Cross High School

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