Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
I’m a detail-oriented professional who enjoys bringing structure, accuracy, and organization to complex work. At Sterling Labs, I advanced from laboratory technician to environmental project manager by focusing on precision, leadership, clear communication, and collaboration across departments. My experience as a project manager strengthened my interest in quality systems, data integrity, and process improvement. Core strengths: Quality Assurance • Data Management • LIMS • Operations Coordination • Regulatory Compliance • Problem Solving • Excel & Data Analysis
-Serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned client base, fostering strong relationships to understand client needs and expectations. -Lead project planning by defining project scope, setting timelines, and ensuring deliverables meet federal, state, and client guidelines. -Monitor project progress, ensuring timely completion, and collaborate with operations to mitigate any delays. -Review and approve final reports and invoices before submission to clients. -Provide proactive regular project updates to clients, addressing potential issues or delays and ensuring client satisfaction. -Coordinate sample receiving, courier pick-ups/drop-offs, and prepare sampling materials based on client needs. -Manage project setup in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), including reviewing Chain of Custodies (COCs) and ensuring accurate methods/tests/limits. -Develop pricing and proposals in alignment with company guidelines.
-Has demonstrated capability of accurately preparing organic water samples according to company SOPs for pesticide, herbicide, SVOC, PCB, DRO, ERO, and SIM PNA analyses. -Accurately entered sample preparatory information into Element 7, the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). -Assisted in training new hires in preparing organic water samples and utilizing the LIMS system. -Maintained lab equipment, maintained and organized inventory, washed and rinsed glassware.
Titles: Assistant Cheerleading Coach, Assistant Track & Field Coach Training, monitoring, and mentoring athletes, as well as communicating with parents, maintaining the calendar, and assisting with team placements.
Provide support for teachers by monitoring, tutoring, and mentoring students, as well as provide individualized support for students with physical and/or academic needs.
-Accurately set up taste tests of newly produced flavors to ensure product quality. -Assisted in inspecting incoming vanilla beans for quality and ability to be used for production. -Maintained laboratory integrity by cleaning and disinfecting glassware, laboratory tools, and all surfaces daily.