Roderick Vakala
Objective:
An experienced and skilled U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman veteran with sound clinical and technical comprehension. Seeking a position in the pharmaceutical manufacturing field to offer sound knowledge and professionalism to the company
Education:
Olympic High School in Charlotte North Carolina, 1997
Work Experience:
CREE, Durham, NC November 2013-July 2014
Process Technician
Responsibilities:
Performed manufacturing of wafers in 100 particle count clean room which required gowning prior to entering
Maintained a working knowledgeable of aseptic technique and cGMP (current good manufacturing practices)
Maintained inventory, equipment, materials, equipment, and materials for the manufacturing process
Performed general maintenance and assisted in trouble shooting equipment
Supported the production of wafers by working with engineers and technicians
Worked in a sterile environment for the production and manufacturing of wafers
US Navy-USS Rentz Naval Ship Havelock, NC March 2010-October 2013
Hospital Corpsmen
Responsibilities:
Primary healthcare provider for 335 sailors on board
Performed blood and lab draws
Medicine administration
Health educator, particularly focused on STD’s and smoking cessation
Administered vaccines to personnel
Octapharma Plasma, Charlotte, NC November 2005-February 2010
Phlebotomist
Responsibilities:
Responsible for training and coaching pheresis staff and facilitating efficient donor flow through center
In compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and FDA guidelines. Performed all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor setup, monitoring, disconnect, and venipuncture
Evaluated vein performance of the donor and makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality
Supported center management by providing input into staff scheduling and resolves donor relations and technical procedure issues
Assisted in the processing of plasma while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures resolves donor relations and technical procedure issues
Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC February 2005-October 2005
Operating Room Assistant
Responsibilities:
Provided excellent customer interaction while transporting and positioning patients for surgery
Maintained operating room for surgery
Conducted daily inventory of materials
Completed duties assigned by the RN manager in a timely manner
US Navy-USS Rentz Naval Ship San Diego, CA January 2003-February 2005
Hospital Corpsmen
Responsibilities:
Primary healthcare provider for 335 sailors on board
Performed blood and lab draws
Medicine administration
Health educator, particularly focused on STD’s and smoking cessation
Administered vaccines to personnel