Actively seeking a Medical Research professional position with a company accepti ng a talented and motivated employee with strong abilities to achieve clinical g oals SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS * More than 7 years experience in non-profit human services organizations, gain ing valuable medical aid experience to provide quality care to clients * Demonstrated ability to follow protocols, quality control and preventative ma intenance procedures * Knowledge of medical terminology, instrumental methods of analysis and techni ques including gram stain * Proven ability to effectively manage operational flows and inventory * Proficient in Microsoft Office EDUCATION ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY Normal, AL M.S. in Microbiology GPA: 3.72 ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY Normal, AL B.S. in Biology HONORS National Honor Society, 2005 Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society INTERNSHIP * Funeral Home Assistant, Sunset Funeral Home, Dothan, AL, June 2008- July 2008 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MEDICAL AID ASSISTANT Dec. 2008- Present THE ARC OF MADISON COUNTY, INC. Huntsville, AL A non-profit agency, founded in 1952, that provides services for individuals of all ages who have intellectual disabilities and/or developmental delays * Maintain safety of clients by removing hazardous items and assisting with dir ections during drills on emergency procedures * Completed procedural training including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid and defensive driving to ensure best care for clients * Mentor and answer employee questions on proper protocol and procedures indepe ndently, resulting in contributing to smooth workflow of department * Gain invaluable knowledge of client behaviors and needs, ensuring optimal cli ent service and satisfaction from families HOUSE MANAGER May 2002- Present VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA Huntsville, AL Non-profit human services agency, founded in 1981, that has more than 650 employ ees and provides residential and day habilitation services for people with devel opmental disabilities and/or delays * Effectively assist clients with improving socialization and adaptive skills, resulting in improving development of confidence in clients * Received award as recognition from company for achieving 5 years of service a nd providing continuous top quality service to clients * Continuously expand knowledge of different types and purpose of medicines, re sulting in elimination of errors in medicine distribution and administration * Successfully utilize training on seizure procedures with client to ensure ong oing and effective pain management WAREHOUSE MANAGER Feb. 2001- May 2002 CAMPO ELECTRONICS, APPLIANCES & COMPUTERS, INC. Huntsville, AL Regional electronics and household appliance retailer, headquartered in Louisian a, that has 31 stores across 6 states * Planned course of production against random disturbance of running out of mat erials or goods, resulting in maintaining sufficient inventory levels * Managed returns and defective goods, improving processes to ensure 100% credi t consistently for damaged goods * Maximized sales of products to customers to ensure limit amount of products i n storage, ensuring available space for new products and increased company profi ts REFERENCES Available Upon Request