Laboratory Technician

Matthew Afonso

***** **** **** ***** *** Antonio, Texas 78245 *************@*****.*** 210-***-****

Objective

Secure a position offering a new and dynamic challenge, giving me the ability to utilize my education and great communication skills

Education

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, December 2009

Minor: Chemistry

UNI Bridge Scholar (merit based full-ride scholarship)

Current Profession

Schlumberger November 2013- March 2015

Lab Technician I

Preformed testing of cement to simulate well formation conditions in the field

Design client specific cement systems that will ensure quality and integrity of well formation.

General maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.

Followed Schlumberger safety regulations and standards of the lab.

Followed American Petroleum Institute Standard testing regulations

Drive Time Auto Sales, San Antonio, tx May 2011- November 2013

Sales Manager

MANAGING AND OPERATING A 1.4 MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS

Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results

Maintain store staff job results by coaching, couseling, and discipling employees; monitoring job results

Underwriting clean auto loans, to ensure customer and company future success

Identifies current and potential requirements by building rapport with customers to understand service requirements

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Healthcare Experience

Fresenius Medical Care, San Antonio, TX April 2010- May 2011

Patient Care Technician

Set up, operate, monitor and disinfect dialysis machines also calibrate ph, glucose and various meters

Assess patient's access point, lungs, heart rate, respirations, physical and mental well-being documenting any signs not normal to the patient’s history.

Set appropriate potassium baths and weight goals according to patients history and physicians orders

Cannulate patients access point (fistula or graft) and administer medication i.e. heparin and lidocaine

Knowledge of the history of end stage renal disease and the mental and physical effects and conditions

Leadership & Activities

Center for Multicultural Education, Cedar Falls, IA October 2008 - May 2009

Mentor for Gaining Panther Success

Mentor students of diverse backgrounds in a diverse setting

Supported and encouraged new students in personal and academic growth

Enhanced academic and personal success in a university environment

Jump Start Program, Cedar Falls, Iowa August 2008

Pathfinder

Coordinate workshops for incoming freshmen and transfer students, covering healthy relationships, and money and time management.

Serve as a mentor for freshmen and transfer students transitioning into UNI

Black Males Leader Union, Cedar Falls, IA May 2008- December 2009

Co-Founder

Increased the retention rate of the black male population

Built brotherly relationships amongst men at UNI

Black Student Union/Hispanic Latino Student Union, Cedar Falls, IA August 2008

Director of Public Relations

Develop and implement the organizations overall strategic public relations programs

Promote programs that are designed to improve the public image of the organizations

Other Experiences

Unify Student Advisor Board: UNIFY UNI committee January 2008 - May 2009

All American Advocate/Client, Society of dispute Resolution, UNI, Cedar Falls, Iowa August 2009

Iowa Mission of Mercy, Waterloo, Iowa September 2009

Food Services, Gateway Club, San Antonio, Texas August 2006- May 2007

Allen Hospital, Waterloo, IA Emergency Room Volunteer January 2009- December 2009

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