Management:  Blood Banking, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Laboratory Operations, Phlebotomy

 

 

Results-driven, motivated professional eager to contribute dynamic management, program development and staff training skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization in optimizing operational performance as a key staff member.

 

 

       Extensive management background in health sciences, with special expertise in quality assurance, staff development, customer relations, compliance, and laboratory operations.

       Previous experience in blood banking and phlebotomy.

       Proven ability to coordinate effective teams and lead successful programs.

       Knowledgeable in FDA cGMP, Code of Federal Regulations, good manufacturing, and AABB requirements.

       Excellent problem-solving, leadership, training, and project management skills.

 

 

GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX                                          2004 - Present

Training Specialist II

Conduct training classes in multiple technical, collection, operational, and management areas. Carry out classroom and hands-on instruction for groups and individuals.

       Performed Manager, Supervisor, and staff training for up to 250 persons.

       Improved efficiency by designing and formatting training materials.

       Effectively coordinated and documented collection and apheresis training programs.

       Trained staff on Autophersis C, Amicus, Haemonetics LN 8150, and Trima Accel apheresis machines.

       Conducted site assessments at collection facilities, developed  SOPs, and evaluated staff.

       Ensured all staff trained on, and in compliance with, SOPs, cGMPs, AABB, and FDA guidelines.

       Carried out training program assessments and identified areas for change and improvement.

       Administered change control process for donor collections according to Quality Assurance procedures.

       Performed annual staff certification and competency assessments in CPR, First Aid, and other areas.

 

AVENTIS-BIO SERVICES, Indianapolis, IN                                                                            2001 - 2004

Facility Manager / Training Specialist (2003-2004)

Oversaw daily operations of blood center, including collection, product manufacture, quality, and compliance. Supervised staff of 20. Monitored costs and budgets. Evaluated, developed, and led training programs.

       Reduced compliance and quality risk by establishing process improvement initiatives.

       Developed and implemented highly effective training materials, demonstrations, and computer tutorials.

       Planned and led individual and group instruction, demonstrations, conferences, and workshops.

       Ensured center operating in accordance with SOPs and FDA guidelines.

       Conducted performance appraisals and assisted with interviewing and hiring of new employees.

       Actively participated in FDA audits of facility.

       Conducted staff and management training in areas such as new hire orientation, cGMPs, SOPs, MSDS, blood-borne pathogens, center operations, apheresis machines, and FDA guidelines.

 

 

 

 

(Aventis-Bio Services, continued)

 

Donor Floor Group Leader (2001-2003)

Applied dynamic leadership skills toward strategically managing work shifts to maximize use of resources while meeting donor needs. Supervised staff of 10 in donor screening and phlebotomy area.Performed IV installations and venipuncture. Reviewed donor histories. Monitored donors for potential complications and performed emergency treatments when necessary.

       Carried out vital signs testing and blood typing..

       Prepared plasma for freezing and maintained processing room.

       Performed equipment maintenance on Autopheresis C machine and trained staff in usage.

       Reviewed donor chart for accuracy in accordance to SOPs and FDA guidelines.

       Identified and addressed non-routine situation arising during phlebotomy and apheresis procedures. Implemented corrective actions when necessary.

 

 

BS in General Health Science, w/minor in Organizational Leadership & Supervision

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

 

 

American Red Cross First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor

Instructor for Haemonetics LN 8150, Trima Accel, Autopheresis- C, and Amicus autopheresis instruments