Connie Shearer
Benton
Summary
Results-driven laboratory supervisor with expertise in enhancing team performance, implementing quality improvements, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proven ability to develop standard operating procedures and conduct thorough audits to optimize laboratory operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Soils Laboratory Technician Supervisor
Mta Engineers
Little Rock, AR
06.2017 - Current
- Supervised daily laboratory operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians, enhancing team performance and technical skills.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures, improving consistency in lab processes.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize workflow.
- Conducted regular audits of lab practices, identifying areas for improvement and compliance issues.
- Analyzed test results and provided insight for troubleshooting complex laboratory issues.
- Maintained detailed records of test results, ensuring easy access to data for future reference or analysis.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support to increase productivity and overall job satisfaction.
- Trained junior technicians on troubleshooting techniques and proper equipment usage.
- Proficiency Samples
- Compaction (Aashto ,Ardot)
- Plastic Limits
- Performed all test for Lab Inspections
Laboratory Technician
Grubbs, Hoskyn, Barton & Wyatt, Inc.
Little Rock, AR
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Conducted tests and analyses on samples to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured proper calibration for accurate results.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing risk exposure for staff during hazardous procedures.
- Trained junior technicians on laboratory practices and safety regulations to enhance team competency.
- Atterberg
- Gradations
- Passing 200
Title Clerk
Bill Fitts Auto
Little Rock, AR
02.2010 - 03.2014
- Processed vehicle titles and registrations efficiently, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Managed title transfers and secured lien releases for customer transactions.
- Verified accuracy of documentation, reducing errors in title processing by implementing quality checks.
- Coordinated with financial institutions to facilitate timely lien payoffs and title issuance.
Education
Cttp Aggregates, Soils -
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- Sample preparation
- Chemical handling
- Cleanroom operations
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Laboratory management
- Hazardous materials
- Instrument Calibration
- Laboratory safety
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Client relations skills
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Goal setting
- Written communication
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Performance evaluation
Timeline
Soils Laboratory Technician Supervisor
Mta Engineers
06.2017 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Grubbs, Hoskyn, Barton & Wyatt, Inc.
03.2014 - 06.2017
Title Clerk
Bill Fitts Auto
02.2010 - 03.2014
Cttp Aggregates, Soils -
University of Arkansas