Alana Brumwell
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in laboratory and sales environments, notably at Alberta Precision Laboratories. Expert in transfusion medicine and adept at fostering customer relationships. Demonstrated ability to enhance diagnostic accuracy and drive repeat business through meticulous attention to detail and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Alberta Precision Laboratories
07.2017 - Current
- Perform blood group serology and antibody screen testing on patients as part of pre-transfusion testing in both routine and emergency scenarios at a Level 1 trauma centre; fetal-maternal investigations; blood product handling and manipulation
- Ensure appropriate blood products are selected and dispensed to a patient based on their clinical condition and urgency of blood product requirement.
- Facilitate smooth laboratory operations through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of sophisticated equipment.
- Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information to conform to Health Canada, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes, sharing critical lab findings and insights.
- Increased diagnostic accuracy through meticulous attention to detail during testing procedures and data analysis.
Sales Associate
Vine Arts Wine & Spirits
11.2019 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Sales Associate
Bin 905 Wine & Spirits
06.2015 - 10.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Operations Assistant
Wellsite Environmental Inc.
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Analyze and interpret data received from field technicians and input data correctly into spreadsheets.
- Helping field technicians decide which method of drilling waste disposal is the most appropriate while adhering to government rules and regulations.
- Assisted operations manager with planning of routine operations and special projects.
- Provided administrative support with accurate document preparation and data entry.
Education
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of British Columbia
Kelowna, BC06.2014
Skills
- Serology Techniques
- Blood Bank Operations
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving skills
- Quality Control Procedures
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Reagent Preparation
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
Languages
French
Limited Working
Certification
- CMLTA (College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta) Member
- WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 3 in Wines
Hobbies
I spend a lot of time outdoors fly fishing, hunting and hiking with my partner and our dog, Coulee.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Vine Arts Wine & Spirits
11.2019 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Alberta Precision Laboratories
07.2017 - Current
Sales Associate
Bin 905 Wine & Spirits
06.2015 - 10.2019
Operations Assistant
Wellsite Environmental Inc.
05.2014 - 08.2015
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of British Columbia
- CMLTA (College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta) Member
- WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 3 in Wines
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