Health Care and Biotechnology
Health care and biotechnology professional with over 18 years in health care, biotech operations, quality systems, and logistics. Fostering multiple projects, supporting team members, managing operations, equipment, maintaining quality standards, administrative tasks, and personnel training.
Experience
Clinical Coordinator (Dec 2018 – present)
Arizona Heart Rhythm Center
Specializing in coordinating all aspects of office visits and clinical
procedures. Facilitating enrollment of patients in clinical trials using
exclusion and inclusion criteria. Scheduling of clinical procedures and
testing.
Vascular & Cardiothoracic Surgery Scribe (Dec 2016 - Dec 2018)
Abrazo – Arizona Heart Institute
Transcribing patient health care visits in a clinical setting. Recording
history of present illness, physical examination, assessment and diagnosis,
reviewing CTA imaging, X-Ray, echo-cardiograms, vascular Doppler
testing, as well as arterial and venous ultrasound duplexes.
Licensed Nursing Assistant (May 2016 – present)
Nightingale Home Care, Phoenix, AZ
Provides private duty medical home care for a wide variety of clients
BioTechnology Consultant, Gerson Lehrman Group
(Jan 2015 – present)
Evaluation of federal compliance, regulatory affairs, as well as
manufacturing and production practices. Guidance for IPO and capital
investments. Assessment of operational performance for efficiency and
competence. Assisting in cost reduction and maximizing production.
Emergency Department Volunteer (Jan 2014 – present)
Banner University Medical Center – Emergency Department, Phoenix, AZ
Laboratory Supervisor & Safety Officer (May 2014 - Jan 2015)
Research For Life, Phoenix, AZ
Supervised and carried out the procurement of human tissue for medical research, surgical training and education in a GMP/GLP environment. Triaged donor physical assessments, procurement plans, tissue recovery, client requests, and tissue distribution. Improved lab safety enforcing compliance with all federal, local, and company regulations.
Development Scientist (contract) (June 2013 - July 2013)
Genalyte, Inc., San Diego, CA
Streamlined the development process of multiplexed autoimmune assays for next generation clinical and life science detection instrumentation.
Operations Assistant (Feb 2012 - May 2013)
InVivoScribe Technologies, San Diego, CA
Managed the operational functions of the facility, equipment, calibration program, and ensured compliance with federal & state policies and SOPs for 7 laboratories.
Biological Science Lab Technician (May-Sep 2005 & 2007)
National Institutes of Health/NIDDK, Phoenix, AZ
Discovered part of the gene associated with Type 2 Diabetes. Performed biological medical technician laboratory procedures and processes to analyze specimens.
Research Associate (Sep 2005 to July 2006)
Emergency Department, Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, CA
Handled data for multiple case studies and provided liaison support between patients, emergency resident physicians, and the primary investigator.
Lab Teaching Assistant (Aug 2004 to June 2006)
Biology Department, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
Loadmaster / Airborne Radio Operator / In-flight Refueling Observer
(Jan 1998 - Dec 2002)
United States Marine Corps, VMR-1, MCAS Cherry Point, NC
Awards: Meritorious Unit Commendation, Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002), Commandant of the Marine Corps Certificate of Commendation (2000), Joint Operational Support Airlift Center Unit of the Year (2000, 2002), Good Conduct Award (2001)
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Jul 2015
Glendale College, Glendale, AZ (May 2015 - Jul 2015)
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology Dec 2011
University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA (Aug 2007 - Dec 2011)
Associate of Science in Biology June 2007
Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA (Jan 1997 - June 2007)
P.M.E. in Military Logistics June 2002
MCAS Cherry Point, NC (Mar 1999 - Dec 2002)
U.S. Air Force, Little Rock Air Force Base
Jacksonville, AR (Nov 1998 – Mar 1999)
Sergeants DEP, Feb 2000
Marine Corps University, Quantico, VA
Volunteer:
Emergency Department Volunteer – Banner© University Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
Volunteer Staff – Deaf Community Services©, San Diego, CA
Assisting the Deaf & Blind – Helen Keller© National Center, San Diego, CA
Homeless Shelter Volunteer – The Mission at Kern County, Bakersfield, CA
Additional Coursework:
Blood borne Pathogen Safety (2012)
Quality System Regulations (2012)
Operations Management
Military Police Interview/Interrogation (2001)
Supervisory Management (2000)
Instructional Methodology (2000)
Industrial Safety
Records and Information Management
Technical Writing
Leadership (2000)
Training Management (2000)
Licenses & Certificates
PMP
LNA - AZ (#LNA------------)
BLS - Healthcare Provider A.H.A. (July 2019)
CPR Pro/First Aid
DOT HAZMAT Security – Title 49 CFR, 172.704 & 172.800 (2013)
Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams (2007)
NIH Information Security Awareness (2007)Personnel Management
Aviation Maintenance Work Center Supervisor (2000)
Aviation Quality Assurance Supervisor (2000)
Report Writing
Amateur Radio - Technician Plus - KE6ZAH (1995 - present)
Presentations
The American Society of Human Genetics, November 14, 2008
Abstract: 1021/F “Molecular Cloning of LOC348751 and its association with T2D in Pima Indians.” T. Guo, Y. Dong, J. Dooley, R. Hanson, K. Sayuko, C. Bogardus, L. Baier PECRB, NIDDK/NIH, Phoenix, AZ
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Health care and biotechnology professional with over 18 years in health care, biotech operations, quality systems, and logistics. Fostering multiple projects, supporting team members, managing operations, equipment, maintaining quality standards, administrative tasks, and personnel training.
Experience
Clinical Coordinator (Dec 2018 – present)
Arizona Heart Rhythm Center
Specializing in coordinating all aspects of office visits and clinical
procedures. Facilitating enrollment of patients in clinical trials using
exclusion and inclusion criteria. Scheduling of clinical procedures and
testing.
Vascular & Cardiothoracic Surgery Scribe (Dec 2016 - Dec 2018)
Abrazo – Arizona Heart Institute
Transcribing patient health care visits in a clinical setting. Recording
history of present illness, physical examination, assessment and diagnosis,
reviewing CTA imaging, X-Ray, echo-cardiograms, vascular Doppler
testing, as well as arterial and venous ultrasound duplexes.
Licensed Nursing Assistant (May 2016 – present)
Nightingale Home Care, Phoenix, AZ
Provides private duty medical home care for a wide variety of clients
BioTechnology Consultant, Gerson Lehrman Group
(Jan 2015 – present)
Evaluation of federal compliance, regulatory affairs, as well as
manufacturing and production practices. Guidance for IPO and capital
investments. Assessment of operational performance for efficiency and
competence. Assisting in cost reduction and maximizing production.
Emergency Department Volunteer (Jan 2014 – present)
Banner University Medical Center – Emergency Department, Phoenix, AZ
Laboratory Supervisor & Safety Officer (May 2014 - Jan 2015)
Research For Life, Phoenix, AZ
Supervised and carried out the procurement of human tissue for medical research, surgical training and education in a GMP/GLP environment. Triaged donor physical assessments, procurement plans, tissue recovery, client requests, and tissue distribution. Improved lab safety enforcing compliance with all federal, local, and company regulations.
Development Scientist (contract) (June 2013 - July 2013)
Genalyte, Inc., San Diego, CA
Streamlined the development process of multiplexed autoimmune assays for next generation clinical and life science detection instrumentation.
Operations Assistant (Feb 2012 - May 2013)
InVivoScribe Technologies, San Diego, CA
Managed the operational functions of the facility, equipment, calibration program, and ensured compliance with federal & state policies and SOPs for 7 laboratories.
Biological Science Lab Technician (May-Sep 2005 & 2007)
National Institutes of Health/NIDDK, Phoenix, AZ
Discovered part of the gene associated with Type 2 Diabetes. Performed biological medical technician laboratory procedures and processes to analyze specimens.
Research Associate (Sep 2005 to July 2006)
Emergency Department, Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, CA
Handled data for multiple case studies and provided liaison support between patients, emergency resident physicians, and the primary investigator.
Lab Teaching Assistant (Aug 2004 to June 2006)
Biology Department, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
Loadmaster / Airborne Radio Operator / In-flight Refueling Observer
(Jan 1998 - Dec 2002)
United States Marine Corps, VMR-1, MCAS Cherry Point, NC
Awards: Meritorious Unit Commendation, Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002), Commandant of the Marine Corps Certificate of Commendation (2000), Joint Operational Support Airlift Center Unit of the Year (2000, 2002), Good Conduct Award (2001)
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Jul 2015
Glendale College, Glendale, AZ (May 2015 - Jul 2015)
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology Dec 2011
University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA (Aug 2007 - Dec 2011)
Associate of Science in Biology June 2007
Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA (Jan 1997 - June 2007)
P.M.E. in Military Logistics June 2002
MCAS Cherry Point, NC (Mar 1999 - Dec 2002)
U.S. Air Force, Little Rock Air Force Base
Jacksonville, AR (Nov 1998 – Mar 1999)
Sergeants DEP, Feb 2000
Marine Corps University, Quantico, VA
Volunteer:
Emergency Department Volunteer – Banner© University Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
Volunteer Staff – Deaf Community Services©, San Diego, CA
Assisting the Deaf & Blind – Helen Keller© National Center, San Diego, CA
Homeless Shelter Volunteer – The Mission at Kern County, Bakersfield, CA
Additional Coursework:
Blood borne Pathogen Safety (2012)
Quality System Regulations (2012)
Operations Management
Military Police Interview/Interrogation (2001)
Supervisory Management (2000)
Instructional Methodology (2000)
Industrial Safety
Records and Information Management
Technical Writing
Leadership (2000)
Training Management (2000)
Licenses & Certificates
PMP
LNA - AZ (#LNA------------)
BLS - Healthcare Provider A.H.A. (July 2019)
CPR Pro/First Aid
DOT HAZMAT Security – Title 49 CFR, 172.704 & 172.800 (2013)
Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams (2007)
NIH Information Security Awareness (2007)Personnel Management
Aviation Maintenance Work Center Supervisor (2000)
Aviation Quality Assurance Supervisor (2000)
Report Writing
Amateur Radio - Technician Plus - KE6ZAH (1995 - present)
Presentations
The American Society of Human Genetics, November 14, 2008
Abstract: 1021/F “Molecular Cloning of LOC348751 and its association with T2D in Pima Indians.” T. Guo, Y. Dong, J. Dooley, R. Hanson, K. Sayuko, C. Bogardus, L. Baier PECRB, NIDDK/NIH, Phoenix, AZ
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