Michele R. Buff

*** ***** ***** **., ********, NC 28090

Phone: 704-***-**** Email: acx5x3@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

**/** ** *********** ***** UNIVERSITY, Boone, North Carolina

Present Master of Science GPA: 3.56

Major: Biology (Environmental Toxicology)

Expected Graduation Date: Spring, 2017

08/06 to LENOIR-RHYNE COLLEGE, Hickory, North Carolina

05/08 Bachelor of Science GPA: 3.7

Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry

Graduation Date: May, 2008

08/03 to WESTERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Morganton, North Carolina

05/05 Associate in Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

Graduation Date: May, 2005

08/92 to APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Boone, North Carolina

12/96 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Majors: Finance, Risk and Insurance Minor: International Business

Graduation Date: December, 1996

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

11/15 to CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (Kings Mountain Hospital), Kings Mountain, NC

present Medical Laboratory Scientist (3rd Shift, 7 on/7 off)

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - (ASCP Certified, 2008-2016, #228281, Renewal in progress)

Generalist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Capable of working in all the following laboratory departments: Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis and Body Fluids, Microbiology, Coagulation, Phlebotomy, Quality Control and Instrument Calibration/Maintenance, LIS

Strong background as a Generalist using a variety of equipment (Atlas/AUWUI, Stago, Sysmex, Beckman Coulter,ECHO auto blood bank and LIS programs (MISYS/Sunquest)

Require little supervision, short training period and have 10+ years’ experience in multiple settings as a generalist, including Microbiology, Blood Bank and LIS/Quality/Management/Logistics

04/15 to AUREUS MEDICAL & FUSION MEDICAL STAFFING, Omaha, NE

12/15 Traveling Medical Technologist (all shifts, primarily East Coast)

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - (ASCP Certified, 2008-2016, #228281, Renewal in progress

Generalist / Traveling Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Capable of working in all the following laboratory departments: Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis and Body Fluids, Microbiology, Coagulation, Phlebotomy, Quality Control and Instrument Calibration/Maintenance, LIS

Strong background as a Generalist using a variety of equipment (Dade Behring, Sysmex, Beckman Coulter,etc) and LIS programs (MISYS/Sunquest, HMS/Medhost, HBB/McKesson, Safetrace, Hemocare)

Require little supervision, short training period and have 10+ years’ experience in multiple settings as a generalist, including Microbiology, Blood Bank and LIS/Quality/Management/Logistics

Chose to travel over next 1-3 years to gain / further my knowledge in Medical Technology and to utilize the experience gained in my future career along with my MS Biology to work as a Medical Technologist/Laboratory Manager/Etc. and/or teach Medical Technology/Biology/Other Environmental Science/Toxicology Courses at a community college in the area I choose to live/work in after next few years of travel bring along opportunities for a permanent position.

01/15 to MARIA PARHAM MEDICAL CENTER, A “LifePoint Hospitals” facility, Henderson, NC

04/15 Medical Technologist (General Supervisor, 3rd Shift)

Medical Technologist - American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP Certified, 2008-2016, #228281)

Generalist and 3rd Shift Supervisor – Capable of working in all the following laboratory departments: Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis and Body Fluids, Microbiology, Coagulation, Phlebotomy, Quality Control and Instrument Calibration/Maintenance, LIS (Competent in Unicell, Sysmex, Iris Urinalysis, Provue Blood Bank Gel Automated System, etc)

03/14 to NORTHEASTERN NEVADA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, “LifePoint Hospitals” facility, Elko, Nevada

12/14 Medical Technologist (General Supervisor, 3rd Shift)

Medical Technologist - American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP Certified, 2008-2016, #228281)

Generalist and 3rd Shift Supervisor (State Licensed) – Capable of working in all the following laboratory departments: Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis and Body Fluids, Microbiology, Coagulation, Phlebotomy, Quality Control and Instrument Calibration/Maintenance, LIS (Competent in Misys/Sunquest, Hemocare, Safetrace, Medhost, Bactec/Microscan,etc)

06/13 to WIS International, Gastonia, NC

03/14 Inventory Specialist

Part – time job while out on maternity leave and working on completing MS Biology at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC (expected graduation date: December, 2015)

Basic Inventory Tasks including accurate counting of available stock in retail environment

03/11 to Student (ASU) and Homemaker/Maternity Leave, Boone and Lawndale, NC

03/14

Student in MS Biology program at ASU and out on maternity leave/homemaker

08/04 to BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CARE, Grace and Valdese Hospitals, Morganton/Valdese, North Carolina

03/11 Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist - American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP Certified, 2008-2016, #228281)

Medical Laboratory Technologist (ASCP Certified in 2005), 12/04 – 09/08

Phlebotomist, 10/04 – 03/11

Medical Laboratory Technology Student, Western Piedmont Community College, 08/04 – 05/05

Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis and Body Fluids, Microbiology, Coagulation, Phlebotomy, Quality Control and Instrument Calibration/Maintenance

08/08 to APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Boone, NC

12/10 Graduate Teaching Assistant

Taught introductory biology laboratory courses; Maintained grading and attendance records; Prepared instructional plans weekly; Set up laboratory design and pre-lectures for each of three labs per week; Designed and administered quizzes and exams per protocol

08/00 to TRIPOINT GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, Gastonia, North Carolina

01/02 Company Wide Logistics Analyst

Provided Support to Vice President of Corporate Business Services (i.e. Customer Service, Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics); Maintained $4 Million + Budget for Freight Cost

Developed and Implemented Corporate Transportation Strategy

Created Executive Summary Reports for Transportation (Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly)

Implemented and Administered Freight Payment and Audit Program

Negotiated Carrier Contracts and Outsourcing Program

Established Transportation Council

Trained and Educated Business Unit Transportation Team Members

Provided Support to Vice President of Corporate Business Services (i.e. Customer Service,

Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics)

Performed Root Cause Analysis and Provided Solutions for Information Technology Group

Analyzed Express Carrier Overpayment and Obtained Refund of $65,000+ for Duplicate Payment Error by Prior Freight Payment Service; Maintained $4 Million + Budget for Freight Cost

05/96 to HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Hickory, North Carolina

08/00 Import/Export Manager

Interacted Daily with International Customers, Suppliers and Transportation Service Providers

Designed and Implemented Computerized Import/Export Program

Provided Customer Service, Inside Sales, Pricing, Order Entry, Inventory, and Shipment

Procedures ; Prepared Export Documentation and Enforced Customs Regulations

Monitored Credit Management (i.e. Debt Collection, Payment Terms and Letters of Credit)

Supervised Warehouse Manager ; Analyzed and Improved Container Loading Procedures, Product Handling and Development, and Export Packaging Design

Designed and Distributed Newsletter for Caribbean and Central America Market

Coordinated and Attended International Trade Show Exhibitions (ie. Koln, Germany)

Sourced and Coordinated Imports (i.e. Fiber, Rubberwood, Feet and Legs, etc.)

ASSOCIATIONS / LEADERSHIP / LIFE EXPERIENCES:

Member, ASCP, 2005-present (License # 228281, MLS (CM) ASCP, 2008-2016 - Renewal submitted)

General Supervisor (Licensed for state of Nevada, 06/2014 - 2017

Member, Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), 2009-2011

President and Member, Western Piedmont MLT Program - Laboratorian Club, 2003-2005

Study Abroad Program (Five Weeks in Scandinavia) – Coursework: Int’l Acct and Mgmt, 1994

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