Process Improvement Assistant
Resume:
Carolina Stefany Paredes Molina
**** *. **** ******* ***. 152, Mission, KS, 66202
*********@*******.***
Objective:
To utilize technical laboratory skills, knowledge in both state and federal regulations and academic background to support the overall improvement of the health system in the United States of America.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology. May 2010. GPA: 3.79
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Associates Degree in Arts. May 2008. GPA: 4.0
Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS
Relevant Coursework:
- Microbiology - Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry - Physiology
- General Chemistry - Genetics
- Ecology
Laboratory Skills:
- Gram Stain Procedure - Cultured Bacterial and Fungal Colonies
- Media Preparation - Filtration and Centrifugation Techniques
- Sysmex X2100-ED - Techniques for Bacterial Identification
- Mass Spectroscopy - Polymerase Chain Reaction
Research:
Independent Study
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS January 2010-May2010
Participated in Dr. Sharon Billings’ research which focused on the NO2 production and consumption and how microbial communities adapt or acclimate to soil warming. Extensive field work and study of scientific journals were necessary. Also, interpretation of data was a key component to understand the process.
Employment History:
Quarantine Technician II/Trainer
The Community Blood Center October 2010- Present
Responsible for ensuring the proper quarantine of unsuitable products and the release of pure products. Ability to train staff on Quarantine functions. Investigate the reasons for quarantine and assist management in the development of new procedures to meet the needs of our patients while maintaining the efficiency of our non-profit organization.
Resident Assistant, Summer Conference Assistant
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS January 2009- May 2010
Responsible for providing guidance to incoming freshmen in order to maintain a positive environment at the university campus and dormitories.
Multicultural Recruiter
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS August 2009-May 2010
Assisted the Multicultural Recruitment Team to reach out to elementary, middle, and high school students to successfully create prospective students.
Physics Tutor
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS January 2009- May 2009
Assisted students in order to develop successful study skills. Understanding the learning difficulties of my tutees was essential to implement critical techniques to help them understand the subject.
Activities:
Quarantine Implementation, Team Member. Community Blood Center
To implement the procedures proposed by the Quarantine Process Improvement Team. Determine the SOP changes needed for this new approach to the Quarantine Process; therefore, will work closely with the Quality Department.
Quarantine Process Improvement, Team Member. Community Blood Center
Propose new ideas to better handle unsuitable products within the company, and presented them to management for approval.
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City, Team Member
Volunteer on the weekends to build new homes for qualified individuals to improve the living conditions of my community.
ER Volunteer, Full-Time Volunteer. Ecuadorian Customs, Quito-Ecuador
Volunteer every summer in the ER of the Ecuadorian Customs Hospital with Dr. Patricio Chiriboga. Patient-focused activities are important to meet our community’s needs.
Hispanic American Leadership Organization, Director of Public Relations 2009-2010
Increased the number of fundraising activities which in turned caused the highest budget ever held by the organization. Restructured the recruiting process to increase retention of current members as well as increasing the number of new members to the highest in the history of the organization.
Awards:
- CLAS Honor Roll, Fall 2009 and Spring2010 at KU
- Hutchinson Community College Honors Graduate, 2008
- Phi Theta Kappa Graduate, 2008
- 2007 CRC Press Chemistry Achievement Award
- Cinco de Mayo Scholarship 2007
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 2008
- Kiwanis International Scholarship 2007, 2008.
- SMART Federal Grant 2008-2010
- MANA de Topeka Latina Scholarship 2008.
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