Laboratory Assistant
Resume:
ADENA HOCKADAY
*****.*****@******.***.***
Advance, NC 270076
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a laboratory position in the healthcare field or research industry in order to attain valuable experience and begin a promising career.
EDUCATION:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S. Biology, Music Minor; May 2011
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
Medical Microbiology (& laboratory) Evolution of Vertebrate Life
Molecular Biology and Genetics Vertebrate Structure Laboratory
Cell and Developmental Biology Behavioral Neuroscience
Developmental Psychology Behavioral Endocrinology
Animal Behavior (& laboratory) Behavioral Ecology
Biochemistry Ecology and Evolution
Analytical Chemistry (& laboratory) Organic Chemistry (& laboratory)
Technology, the Self, and Ethical Problems Statistics
HONORS:
Dean’s List
Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Davie Community Foundation, Mocksville, NC
Office Manager, March 2012 – present
o Process and deposit donor checks; enter gift and grant information
o Send tax receipts, grant letters, scholarship awards, and other notifications
o Assist the President/CEO with planning events and managing the Foundation
o Update the website and social media pages regularly
Rite Aid Pharmacy, Advance, NC
Undergraduate Intern, May 2008 – May 2011
o Assisted the pharmacy technicians with the of processing prescriptions
o Prioritized the filling sequence of prescriptions based on time of pick-up
o Clarified insurance problems or other issues of the order with the patient
o Arranged medicine shelves and maintained organization within the pharmacy
o Accurately counted pills and properly labeled containers
JobLink Career Center, Chapel Hill, NC
Class credit volunteer, January - April 2011
o Coached clients developing computer skills
o Designed an informational brochure and introductory PowerPoint
o Assembled an outline for an overhaul of the Orange County JobLink website
SKILLS:
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety procedures
Familiarity with sterile microbiological techniques
Basic laboratory skills, such as pipetting, preparing microscope slides and agar plates
Experience with laboratory instruments, such as microscopes and incubators
Practiced and performed dissections
Exposed to most biology laboratory techniques
In educating colleagues on the content of published scientific research papers on Behavioral Endocrinology, including methods and results
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel
General conversational Spanish skills
LEADERHSIP EXPERIENCE:
Sigma Alpha Iota – Iota Tau, UNC-CH chapter, International Women’s Music Fraternity
Service Chair, October 2008 - April 2009 and April 2010 - April 2011
o Chaired the service and summer camp committees
o Planned and executed 21 service events/projects
o Coordinated with the music department and the other music
o Budgeted funds in order to fulfill the chapter’s service goals
o Strengthened and expanded service events to include the community
ACTIVITIES:
• Advent/Hopewell Moravian Community Band, August 2011- present
• Macedonia Brass Band, April 2002 - present
• UNC Marching Tar Heels, August 2007 - May 2011
• Sigma Alpha Iota Collegiate member, April 2008 - May 2011
• Chi Alpha Campus Ministry, January 2009 - May 2011
• UNC Symphony Band, August 2008 – May 2010
REFERENCES:
Louis Utsey
Pharmacy Manager, Rite Aid Pharmacy
260 NC Hwy 801 N
Advance, N.C. 27006
336-***-**** (store)
336-***-**** (home)
Bonnie Bergen
Pharmacist, Rite Aid Pharmacy
260 NC Hwy 801 N
Advance, N.C. 27006
336-***-**** (store)
336-***-**** (home)
Jane Simpson
President/CEO, Davie Community Foundation
194 Wilkesboro St.
Mocksville, NC 27028
336-***-**** (office)
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Malinda Marsh
Coordinator, JobLink Career Center
503 West Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27516
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