Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
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Allison Myers
Savannah,GA
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
St. Joseph/Candler Health System
Histology Assistant
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Compiled and maintained preventive maintenance and instrument performance check records according to schedule and regulations.
- Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
- Improved visibility of cells with use of dyes and other chemicals.
Countryside Barbeque
Line Server
10.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
- Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.
- Managed customer deliveries and assisted with carrying out orders to promote maximum satisfaction.
- Rung up purchases, gave change and issued receipts.
- Took customer orders and prepared take-out items.
- Kept work and food areas pristine to meet presentation and food safety requirements.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Served food according to temperature, safety and presentation guidelines.
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients and leftovers.
- Restocked condiments, beverages and utensils per expected use levels.
- Provided exemplary service to students, staff and visitors.
- Received and stored incoming supplies according to procedures.
- Tracked meal purchases and accepted payments at cash register.
Professional Pathology Services
Histology Assistant
08.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Learned required upkeep and proper operating procedures for sophisticated equipment such as mass spectrometers.
- Readied specimens with use of embedded or infiltrated paraffin wax.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Improved visibility of cells with use of dyes and other chemicals.
The South Carolina High School League
Administrative Assistant
02.2020 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
Education
Benedict CollegeColumbia, SC
Bachelor of Science from Public Health
12.2019
University Overview
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegeOrangeburg, SC
Associate of Arts
08.2017
University Overview
Swansea High SchoolSwansea, SC
High School Diploma
06.2012
University Overview
Skills
- Specimen Preparation
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Laboratory Techniques
- Tissue Embedding
- Microsoft Word
- Google Docs
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safe Handling
- Customer Service
- Documentation Management
- Clerical Support
- Critical Thinking
- Specimen Handling
- Collections Procedures
- Microsoft Excel
- Universal Precautions
- Clean Equipment
- Microsoft Access
- Disposal Procedures
- Laboratory Equipment Operations
- Administrative Duties
- CLIA Guidelines
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Timeline
Histology Assistant
St. Joseph/Candler Health System
12.2022 - Current
Line Server
Countryside Barbeque
10.2022 - 12.2022
Histology Assistant
Professional Pathology Services
08.2022 - 12.2022
Administrative Assistant
The South Carolina High School League
02.2020 - 08.2022
Benedict College
Bachelor of Science from Public Health
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Associate of Arts
Swansea High School
High School Diploma
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