THOMAS E KICINSKI
**** *** *** ***** **** Apt. **1, Greensboro, NC 27410
Email: **********@*****.*** Phone: 919-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking to transfer 7+ years of broad laboratory experience into a career of Clinical Research Associate in order to deliver quality results utilizing my qualifications and reach professional goals.
PROFILE
• Strong background of critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented and self-motivated individual possessing demonstrated knowledge within the science and medical fields
• Excellent negotiation, organization and analytical skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of S.O.P.’s for site monitoring
• Basic clinical trials knowledge
EDUCATION
Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina, December 2010
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Minor: Integrated Sciences
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Guilford College Oncology Research 2008-2010
• Worked independently to perform isolations of cancerous and non-cancerous tissue samples and express the samples on microscope slides
• Compiled data and pictures of the samples
• Expressed the data in a form of a book to be used as an aid in teaching for future Cell Biology classes
Guilford College Teaching Assistant 2007-2010
• Aided students enrolled in Cell Biology and Forensic Biology
• Set up the laboratory for Biology classes and maintained a sterile lab environment
ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS
• Guilford Incentive Award Scholarship 2006-2010
• The Dean’s Award Scholarship 2006-2010
• Member, Beta Beta Beta 2007-2010
o Biology Honor Society
• Guilford College Varsity Football 2006-2010
o 4 year letterman holding multiple school records
o Senior season team captain
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accessioning Team Lead, Greensboro Pathology, Greensboro, NC 2011-Present
• Promoted to current position from Specimen Accessioner
• Prepared specimen samples for Histology, Clinical, and Cytology Lab testing
• Assisted in laboratory consolidation project to cross-train employees within three labs and promote more business
• Handled and ordered pertinent testing for over 200 specimen samples daily and entered patient information into laboratory database maintaining a less than .03% error rate
• Interviewed and aided in the hiring of new laboratory employees
• Worked closely with IT department in maintaining and improving laboratory interface
• Accompanied potential and current clients in training of laboratory procedures and displaying work flow within the laboratory
• Maintained relationships with clients assisting with any interface, mechanical, or general issues ensuring continued client relationships and business
• Work Flow Committee Co-chair
Assistant Manager, Elizabeth’s Pizza Restaurant, Greensboro, NC 2007-2011
• Promoted to current position from wait staff
• Hired and interviewed new team members
• Worked closely with patrons ensuring a good experience
• Maintained a clean environment and adequately stocked inventory
• Handled money
• Opened and closed restaurant
Athletic Office Assistant, Guilford College Athletic Department, Greensboro, NC 2006-2009
• Prepared athletic fields for practice or contest
• Sold tickets at athletic contests
• Maintained a safe environment at games by controlling the crowd
• Clerical office work such as entering personal information on spreadsheets and filing paperwork
• Gave tours to prospective student athletes, displaying a positive attitude about the college