Kara Nicole Benz
KARA NICOLE BENZ
2067 E Arizona Street, Philadelphia 19125
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PROFILE
• Goal-orientated and resourceful in competitive environments; Punctual, bold, and empathetic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; exudes the ability to establish professional relationships with coworkers and clients
• Ability to travel and work overtime
• Passionate and committed to the promotion of the company; ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and adherence to safety and standard operating procedures in a GMP, FDA and DEA environment
• Capability to prioritize work load under pressure and elevate business opportunities; keen attention to detail that results in efficiency and faster outcomes
• Fluent in Microsoft word, Excel, and PowerPoint; goal-driven person that goes above and beyond the job
• 6 years of sales success and customer service experience
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science, Biology: University of North Carolina Wilmington
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Manager/Bartender The Husk, Wilmington, NC; Aug. 2017 to present
Served as manager when owners were not present. Lead by example as head bartender. Selected to work all major high volume shifts and holidays. Handled drawers and petty cash at the end of shifts and for the day. Assisted in liquor inventory. Planned events that benefited both the bar and the community. Helped train and transition new bartenders behind the bar.
Microbiologist Quality Chemical Laboratories, Wilmington NC; May 2017 to May 2018
?Conducted routine bio burden, microbial limits, and preservative effectiveness testing with direct supervision. Assisted with method development and validations. Performed monthly equipment cleanings and daily calibrations. Complied with cGMPs and company policies and procedures. Assisted in other related duties, as required. ?
Microbiology Assistant Quality Chemical Laboratories, Wilmington NC; Feb. 2017 to May 2017
?Prepared incocula suspensions required for various microbiological tests and growth promotion of culture media. Performed growth promotion and maintained media for the microbiology lab following proper aseptic technique.
AFFILIATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT
Vice President of Membership for Kappa Delta Sorority, Theta Xi Chapter, UNCW
Held position on council. Orchestrated and supervised recruitment of new members. Managed and planned all sisterhood events and recruitment workshops for 100+ members. Upheld the values and goals of our chapter by enforcing bylaws. All recruitment and sisterhood events were sustained with a semester budget and adhered to PanHellenic rules.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Communication Liaison Office Intern, U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada 2014.
Organized and marketed embassy events. Events promoted immersion of embassy diplomats with the Canadian locals. This resulted in stronger public relations.
KARA NICOLE BENZ
2067 E Arizona Street, Philadelphia 19125
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PROFILE
• Goal-orientated and resourceful in competitive environments; Punctual, bold, and empathetic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; exudes the ability to establish professional relationships with coworkers and clients
• Ability to travel and work overtime
• Passionate and committed to the promotion of the company; ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and adherence to safety and standard operating procedures in a GMP, FDA and DEA environment
• Capability to prioritize work load under pressure and elevate business opportunities; keen attention to detail that results in efficiency and faster outcomes
• Fluent in Microsoft word, Excel, and PowerPoint; goal-driven person that goes above and beyond the job
• 6 years of sales success and customer service experience
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science, Biology: University of North Carolina Wilmington
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Manager/Bartender The Husk, Wilmington, NC; Aug. 2017 to present
Served as manager when owners were not present. Lead by example as head bartender. Selected to work all major high volume shifts and holidays. Handled drawers and petty cash at the end of shifts and for the day. Assisted in liquor inventory. Planned events that benefited both the bar and the community. Helped train and transition new bartenders behind the bar.
Microbiologist Quality Chemical Laboratories, Wilmington NC; May 2017 to May 2018
?Conducted routine bio burden, microbial limits, and preservative effectiveness testing with direct supervision. Assisted with method development and validations. Performed monthly equipment cleanings and daily calibrations. Complied with cGMPs and company policies and procedures. Assisted in other related duties, as required. ?
Microbiology Assistant Quality Chemical Laboratories, Wilmington NC; Feb. 2017 to May 2017
?Prepared incocula suspensions required for various microbiological tests and growth promotion of culture media. Performed growth promotion and maintained media for the microbiology lab following proper aseptic technique.
AFFILIATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT
Vice President of Membership for Kappa Delta Sorority, Theta Xi Chapter, UNCW
Held position on council. Orchestrated and supervised recruitment of new members. Managed and planned all sisterhood events and recruitment workshops for 100+ members. Upheld the values and goals of our chapter by enforcing bylaws. All recruitment and sisterhood events were sustained with a semester budget and adhered to PanHellenic rules.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Communication Liaison Office Intern, U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada 2014.
Organized and marketed embassy events. Events promoted immersion of embassy diplomats with the Canadian locals. This resulted in stronger public relations.