PROFILE
B.S. // ZOOLOGY
Michigan State University
Concentration: Ecology, Evolution, and
Organismal Biology
Minor: Agribusiness Management
QC ANALYST I
Emergent BioSolutions Lansing, MI Oct 2020 – Present
• Primary injector for BioThrax vaccination testing
• Created and implemented an animal health tracking system used by Emergent and Michigan State University for government regulating and auditing
• Created department-wide monthly Newsletter
• Maintain USDA annual report
• Creation and revision of company SOP’s and WI’s
• Responsible for IACUC and USDA tracking
• Responsible for resolving deviations using Root Cause Analysis
• Lead daily team recap meetings
• Department lead for interdepartmental projects
• Received a 30% raise offer within three months of being at the company VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Apple Grove Veterinary Care Charlotte, MI Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
• Prepared patients for surgical procedures and assisted doctors and technicians during and after surgery to maximize staff efficiency
• Performed gram stains, fecals, blood work, and urinary analysis and became proficient in microscopic detection of samples
• Implemented a recycling and sustainability program to reduce clinic waste by over 50% KENNEL ATTENDANT AND RECEPTIONIST
Cedar Creek Vet Clinic Williamston, MI Jul 2018 – Dec 2019
• Administered medications and monitored vital signs and sutures for pre and postoperative patients
• Proactive Client Care Specialist proficient in scheduling, client relations, inventory and waste management
INTERN
Michigan Agricultural Commodities Lansing, MI May 2018 – Aug 2018
• Executed hedges for all MAC locations ensuring all contracts were entered and offset correctly
• Prepared bid sheet to all MAC clients, employees and competitors
• Helped attain marketing objectives by collaborating on office and social media tasks RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
MSU Breeding Program East Lansing, MI Aug 2016 – Jan 2017
• Planted, maintained, and harvested various potato breed lines and collaborated on soil testing and cover crop biomass sampling
• Provided Frito-Lay with sample data such as size, shape, weight, gravity, disease identification, abnormalities, and trends
• Thrived in a self-motivated work environment to meet deadlines and contribute to research
• Presented research findings to industry professionals SKILLS
Clear Communicator
Creative Problem Solver
Detail-Oriented
Experienced with ArcGIS
Open-Minded
Results-Driven
Microsoft Excel and Access
Proficient with SAP
Team Building
Project Management
Quality Control Analyst with in-depth knowledge of GDP, FDA, and USDA regulated environments, who is skilled at interpreting strategic goals and consistently meeting deadlines while addressing potential problems and competing needs. Proficient at developing creative solutions by demonstrating project management and leadership skills while promoting a positive and healthy work environment. Amanda Decker
EDUCATION
Q C A n a l y s t
WORK EXPERIENCE
adkhcc@r.postjobfree.com
Lansing, MI (open to relocation)
LEADERSHIP
Captain, MSU Ultimate Frisbee
Led tryouts, practices, and tournaments, and
acted as liaison to MSU and USAU.
Team Leader, Girls on the Run
Mentored 15 young girls through a
12-week running program.