Medical Laboratory Scientist
Resume:
Michele R. Buff
*** ***** ***** **., ********, NC 28090
Phone: 704-***-**** Email: *******.******@*****.***
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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