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Athletic-Driven Laboratory and Training Professional

Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Posted:
June 14, 2026

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COLLEEN

COCO

MILLER

*********@***.***

703-***-****

Phoenix, AZ 85028

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.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

• Time management expertise

• Exceptional organization

• Scheduling coordination

• Workflow optimization

University of Georgia

Athens, GA • 05/2001

Bachelor of Science: Biology

EDUCATION

• Division I Collegiate Athlete, Basketball

• GPA: 3.45/4.0

Mayo Clinic - Desk Operations Specialist

Phoenix, AZ • 08/2024 - Current

Paradigm Laboratories - Molecular Technologist

Phoenix, AZ • 07/2020 - Current

Kelly and Coco's Dog/Pet Sitting Business - Co-Owner Phoenix, AZ • 01/2010 - Current

Kelly and Coco's Sports Performance Training - Personal Trainer Phoenix, AZ • 01/2005 - Current

Honor Health - Scheduling Registration

Phoenix, AZ • 06/2023 - 06/2024

Procter and Gamble - Chemistry Laboratory Technician Phoenix, AZ • 06/2021 - 06/2022

WORK HISTORY

• Greeted guests entering and exiting facility.

• Maintained cleanliness of entranceway, lobby and restrooms.

• Completed cashier and point of sale operations.

• Answered phones and assisted callers with inquiries.

• 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

• Took care of client's pets

• Exercised and fed pets

• Administered medication, when necessary

• Basketball individual training sessions

• Sports performance and conditioning training programs tailored to individuals

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Enhanced data accuracy through meticulous calibration of analytical instruments and equipment.

Implemented safety protocols, reducing the occurrence of accidents and maintaining a secure work environment.

Provided technical support to researchers, enabling timely completion of projects with high-quality results.

Mayo Clinic - Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Scottsdale, AZ • 05/2019 - 05/2020

Mayo Clinic Mass Spectrometry Lab - Clinical Lab Technologist Rochester, MN • 02/2018 - 01/2020

Mayo Clinic - Animal Care Technician

Rochester, MN • 09/2017 - 01/2018

Culver's - Manager

Rochester, MN • 05/2016 - 09/2016

Great Heart's Academy Anthem Prep - Physical Education Teacher, (Grades K-5) & High School & Middle School Head Basketball Coach Anthem, AZ • 01/2013 - 01/2016

Team Miller 17U and 13U (AAU) - Club Basketball Coach/Director Phoenix, AZ • 01/2013 - 01/2016

Phoenix Country Day School - Girls' Varsity Head Basketball Coach Phoenix, AZ • 01/2012 - 01/2014

Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample preparation and documentation processes.

Provided training and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Maintained high-quality standards by adhering to strict safety and cleanliness protocols within the lab environment.

Established a culture of excellence within the lab by setting high expectations for performance and fostering a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Improved laboratory efficiency by implementing new automated testing procedures.

• 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

• Provide care to animals involved in research

• Harvest and cultivate food for animals

• Instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and interpreting test results

• Hired and trained new employees

• Front of house duties; Took and prepared customer orders

• Handled customer complaints

• Created daily Lesson plans/curriculum

• Logged student attendance

• Issued quarterly grades

• Administered tests

• Ran team practices

• Created team schedule

• Created team schedule

• Ran practices

Communicated with College Basketball Coaches nationwide to administer recruiting exposure for players

• Created team schedule

• Ran practices

Communicated with College Basketball Coaches nationwide to administer recruiting exposure for players

COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEER WORK

WNBA Read to Achieve, WNBA “Go Green” Initiative, WNBA “Be Fit” Clinics, Habitat for Humanity, Basketball Camps and Clinics

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

PRO BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE

• WNBA

• 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

• Russia 2008-2010 & 2012-2013

• Turkey 2003-2004 & 2011-2012

• South Korea 2004-2005

• France 2005-2007

• China 2006

• Euroleague Championship Winner with Spartak Moscow, Russia 2008-2010



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