KATHRYN B. DOWDY **********@*****.***
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Dedicated professional experienced in pharmaceutical, medical, and scientific fields focused on biology, chemistry, and scientific research as well as administration of programs requiring strong leadership and organizational skills to accomplish missions and goals. Efforts resulted in successful results and numerous published abstracts. Skills
Managing clinical trial projects in accordance established research protocols to ensure specific project goals were achieved and documented
Operating computer systems and programs for the purpose of scientific research and retail business computer pro- ficiency including Excel, Microsoft computer programs, AD Instruments, patient access and scheduling programs used in medical offices, hospitals, and pharmacy settings
Understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure through clinical studies regarding the genetic, molecular, cellular, and physiological basis for the development and progression of heart failure
Contributing to an extensive array of publications and abstracts while a member of the Medical University of South Carolina CT Surgery Team
Planning, directing and coordinating activities with prescribed priorities, time limitations, and funding conditions
Prioritizing project goals and objectives in order to meet business and mission objectives
Collaborating with management and peers to establish strong team dynamics
Utilizing strong technical skills in medical and pharmaceutical settings emphasizing accurate and professional pa- tient scheduling, insurance verification and patient information collection
Succeeding in challenging coursework including Organic Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physics, Vertebrate Anatomy, Physiology, Calculus and Statistics while working through college
Related Professional Work Experience
FINAL EXPENSE SPECIALIST South Carolina 2023-Current Senior Life Insurance Company
Provide consultation and guidance in securing whole life insurance CAREGIVER
Home Care Assistance of the Grand Strand Pawleys Island, SC 2018
Assisting with client care, which included preparing meals, bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, providing companionship, running errands, transportation, and housekeeping
Maintaining detailed records of services and documenting clients conditions OFFICE MANAGER
Chiropractic Health Center (Dr. Steven Hannigan) Socastee, SC 2004-2007
Provided strong people skills, a positive attitude and dedicated work ethic in a successful medical office which required organizational strength and computer proficiency
Responsible for all patient scheduling, insurance verification and office administration CLINICAL TRIALS RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Coastal Cancer Center Conway, SC 2003-2004
Assisted in planning, directing and coordinating activities of designated clinical trial projects to ensure the aims, goals and objectives specified for the project were accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitations and funding conditions
CARDIOTHORACIC RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC 1999-2003
Assisted in planning, directing and coordinating clinical trial projects to ensure the aims, goals and objectives specified for the project were accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitations, and fund- ing conditions.
Authored numerous published abstracts regarding cardio thoracic research theories OPERATING ROOM NURSING ASSISTANT
Aiken Regional Hospital Aiken, SC 1998-1999
While pursuing my college education, obtained medical experience to enhance my biology curriculum
Assembled medical equipment and managed medical supplies
Assisted with medical procedures and patient transport
Assisted with patient information verification and administrative responsibilities Other Work Experience
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Tucker Orthodontics (Dr. John Tucker) Aiken, SC 1994-1999
While pursuing my college education, provided administrative support to a prominent orthodontist. Received numerous accolades from patients
Dowdy Household Myrtle Beach, SC 2008-Current
Provided dedicated effort to my son, Keller, who has bilateral hearing loss and Autism post Meningitis con- tracted as an infant. Cochlear Implants were inserted during his first year of life. This effort required 50+ hours weekly of rehabilitative therapies for many years. My dedication, organizational skills and a strong ability to manage the demands allowed him to be successful. Currently, he is successfully beyond his original diagnosis and is attending honors classes while in high school. Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1999
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
GPA - 3.821/4.0
SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF PHARMACY LICENSURE (#46541) 2017
CPR AND FIRST AID LICENSURE (#A219128) 2019
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE LICENSE (#20754842) 2023-current Technical Skills
Patient care programs
Email (Apple and Windows)
Internet (Explorer, Safari, Firefox and Google Chrome)
3d Programs
Microsoft programs