Colleen "Coco" Miller
**** * ***** **** *******,AZ 85028
*********@***.***
SUMMARY
I have an extreme passion and love for sports. I was a professional basketball player for 13 years and now use my competitive spirit to compete in marathons. I am a hard-working and persistent professional looking for a change in career and opportunity for growth at a reputable company.
EDUCATION
University of Georgia Athens, GA
Bachelor of Science: Biology May 2001
GPA: 3.45/4.0
Division I Collegiate Athlete, Basketball
COLLEGIATE HONORS
University of Georgia Circle of Honor Inductee, 2017
University of Georgia Scholar Athlete Award, 1998-2001
SEC Scholar Athlete Honor Roll, 1998-2001
Dean's List UGA, 1998-2001
Verizon Academic All-America Team, 2000/2001
All-SEC First Team Honors, 1998-2001
James E. Sullivan Award (co-winner with twin sister), 2000
Member of Silver medal winning U.S. World University Games Team, 1999
Second Team All-American, 2000/2001
Among 15 finalists for Naismith player of the year, 2001
Record-Holder for the most points in a game (45) at UGA
UGA's top ten career leaders in scoring, steals, and assists
Minnesota Miss Basketball, 1998
WORK EXPERIENCE
Molecular Technologist Paradigm Laboratories Phoenix,AZ July 2020-present
Analysis of Covid-19 samples using RT-PCR
Manual extractions and experience with the Biomek, Light Cyclers, King Fisher and Hamilton equipment
Reagent preparation and Lot to Lot comparisons
Training new employees
SOP writing
QC and Data Analysis
Validation experiments
Clinical Lab Technologist Mayo Clinic Mass Spectrometry Lab Rochester,MN and Scottsdale,AZ
Feb 2018-January 2020
Analyzes blood and tissues to aid in the diagnosis,prognosis, and treatment of patients.
Instrument operation and maintenance on Mass Spectrometry equipment and Agilent computer systems
Troubleshooting assays on Rapid Fire LC/MS systems
Prepare Reagents for assays
Communicate test results to physicians under time constraints in a faced paced and changing environment.
Data Analysis- larger amounts of data analyzed daily using statistical techniques for hypothesis testing to validate data and interpretations.
Data Management-Advanced Microsoft office, Excel, Powerpoint and Word knowledge to formulate data and generate hypotheses.
Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency in the lab
Present data and conclusions to team in order to improve strategies and operations
Shadowing in Phlebotomy Lab-Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Sept. 2019-Oct 2019
Administer injections and draw blood
Urine collection
Blood pressure and heart rate monitoring
Animal Care Technician Mayo Clinic Rochester,MN.
Sept 2017-Jan 2018
Provide care to animals involved in research
Harvest and cultivate food for animals
Instrument troubleshooting,maintenance and interpreting test results
Doughbird (Fox Restaurant Concepts) Phoenix, AZ Mar 2017-Aug 2017
Kitchen Manger
Hired and trained new employees
Oversaw inventory (counting, logging into database, ordering seasonal product)
Chick-fil-a Phoenix, AZ Sept 2016-Aug 2017
Kitchen Team Manager
Hired, trained, and coached new employees
Created employee schedule
Inventory duties
Handled customer complaints
Front of house duties
Culver’s Rochester, MN May 2016-Sept 2016
Manager
Hired and trained new employees
Front of house duties; Took and prepared customer orders
Handled customer complaints
Kelly and Coco's Dog/Pet Sitting Business Phoenix, AZ 2010-Present
Co-Owner
Took care of client’s pets
Exercised and fed pets
Administered medication, when necessary
Great Heart's Academy Anthem Prep Anthem, AZ 2013-2016
Physical Education Teacher, (Grades K-5) & High School & Middle School Head Basketball Coach
Created daily Lesson plans/curriculum
Logged student attendance
Issued quarterly grades
Administered tests
Ran team practices
Created team schedule
Team Miller 17U and 13U (AAU) Phoenix, AZ 2013-2016
Club Basketball Coach/Director
Created team schedule
Ran practices
Communicated with College Basketball Coaches nationwide to administer recruiting exposure for players
Kelly and Coco's Sports Performance Training Phoenix, AZ 2005-Present
Personal Trainer
Basketball individual training sessions
Sports performance and conditioning training programs tailored to individuals
Phoenix Country Day School Phoenix, AZ 2012-2014
Girls’ Varsity Head Basketball Coach
Created team schedule
Ran practices
Communicated with College Basketball Coaches nationwide to administer recruiting exposure for players
PRO BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE
WNBA 2001-2012
Professional Basketball Player
Atlanta Dream, 2009-2012
Washington Mystics, 2001-2008
HONORS
Drafted by the Washington Mystics as the Number 9 Overall Pick in the 2001 Draft
WNBA Most Improved Player of the Year, 2002
WNBA Eastern Conference Championship with the Atlanta Dream, 2010 & 2011
INTERNATIONAL
Professional Basketball Player 2003-2013
Russia 2008-2010 & 2012-2013
Turkey 2003-2004 & 2011-2012
South Korea 2004-2005
France 2005-2007
China 2006
HONORS
Euroleague Championship Winner with Spartak Moscow, Russia 2008-2010
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
WNBA Read to Achieve
WNBA “Go Green” Initiative
WNBA “Be Fit” Clinics
Habitat for Humanity
Basketball Camps and Clinics