Pierce Shields
Citrus Heights
Summary
Driven and determined on becoming a Surgical Technician, I have accumulated quality animal handling experience to fulfill this role. I have excellent dexterity, precise hand-eye coordination, and strong interpersonal skills that are befitting to surgical services team, and I am very eager to continue developing my skills and career at JAX.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Mid-Technician
The Jackson Laboratory
03.2023 - Current
- Competent in daily animal care work to ensure proper health monitoring of our mice and compliance to SOP protocols.
- Trained and practiced in numerous biomethods such as ear notching for TGS/GQC, RapidID, prewean microchipping & tail tip, and brass/silver tags.
- Worked on many different strains while preserving pristine mice for our customers and Dmates for our colonies throughout the lab.
- Engages positively with colleagues and both KPI champion and stretch lead in multiple rooms.
- Seasoned in shipping mice, including multiple large orders, special shipping orders such as microchip, and experience with sick mouse reports and animal health reports.
- Successfully completed LAS and Genetics 1 courses, and enrolled in Genetics 2 and ALAT certification.
Warehouse Specialist
Ace Hardware Distribution Center
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Operate heavy machinery, PC Rider
- Maintain vigilance while performing in a dynamic environment
- Lift and carry cargo up to 50lbs repeatedly while maintaining proper ergonomics
Porter
Thunder Valley Casino Resort
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Monitored proper and safe waste disposal of biohazardous waste while adhering to OSHA standards.
- Assessed high-traffic areas, including hallways, lobby areas and reception for cleanliness.
- Constant communication with coworkers and managers about completed duties.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of public areas and back-of-house spaces.
FAB Worker
TSI Semiconductors
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Inspected all welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Steady handiwork while carrying and transferring fragile yet expensive computer wafers
Cashier
Dollar Tree
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Del Oro High School
Loomis, CA06.2015
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Punctual and reliable
- Composed and adaptable
- Swift and attentive learner
- Focused and displined
Accomplishments
- 4 years perfect attendance in high school
- 4 months teaching English to kindergarteners in China
- Backpacked/traveled to many areas all over the world, surviving harsh conditions and open to wonder.
Timeline
Animal Care Mid-Technician
The Jackson Laboratory
03.2023 - Current
Warehouse Specialist
Ace Hardware Distribution Center
05.2021 - 03.2023
Porter
Thunder Valley Casino Resort
01.2019 - 05.2021
FAB Worker
TSI Semiconductors
02.2017 - 01.2019
Cashier
Dollar Tree
08.2015 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Del Oro High School