Brittany Stephenson

CAREER OBJECTIVE
Accomplished, versatile, and perceptive graduate seeking an opportunity to secur
e a challenging entry-level role as a Research associate where strong profession
al experience, superior analytical abilities, and excellent communication and in
terpersonal skills can be leveraged to support an organization to achieve its es
tablished goals.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Proven time management and multitasking abilities; skillfully balances competin
g priorities.
Displays a collaborative work ethic and a superior level of adaptability and in
itiative.
Outstanding combination of communication, interpersonal, organizational, and le
adership skills.
Versatile and energetic; demonstrates high levels of personal commitment and de
dication.
Self-directed and dependable; works autonomously without supervision.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Donor Processor, International Bio Resources, Chesapeake, VA, 2009 to Present
Manage a complex daily workload with responsibility for accurately and complian
tly conducting pre-donating meeting screening in accordance with established com
pany guidelines.
Facilitate one-on-one consultations with patients to determine individual medic
al history details, evaluate data, and determine donor suitability based on the
accumulated documented data.
Maintain up-to-date, confidential, and compliant patient files and accurately t
ranscribe additional information, improving the accuracy and accessibility of al
l required information.
Provide clinical assistance to colleagues with responsibility for taking blood
pressure, hematocrit levels, and patient weights in the screening area in accord
ance with Food and Drug Administration regulations.
Exercise outstanding interpersonal skills to provide timely resolutions to pati
ent concerns and provide the highest standards of support to patients from diver
se cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Work closely with colleagues to maintain superior standards of cleanliness with
in the screening area and maintain required equipment in a clean and organized m
anner, improving department efficiency.
Remain current on internal company procedures, State and Federal Regulations, S
tandard Operating Procedures manual, OSHA, CLIA, and cGMP, and attend regular tr
aining seminars and programs.
Comply with stringent safety and security regulations, serve as a member of the
internal safety committee, and function as a trainer for new employees, ensurin
g the successful transfer of knowledge.
Assistant Manager / Shoe Salesman, Legends Shoe Store, Hampton, VA, 01/05 to 02/
09
Directly contributed to company performance by offering expertise, reliability,
and continuity in all areas of the operations management, sales, marketing, cus
tomer service, and supervisory functions.
Responsible for all store duties including cash management, inventory control,
merchandising, store layout planning, sales promotions, staff training and devel
opment, and store maintenance among others.
Provided leadership and direction to staff members in the execution of daily re
sponsibilities, fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration with a foc
us on goal attainment and customer service.
Demonstrated a proven ability to generate sales and increase revenue growth thr
ough effective merchandising and development of innovative and exciting store la
youts that improved net profitability.
Shoe Salesman, Jarmans Shoe Store, Hampton, VA, 02/04 to 01/05
Provided exemplary standards of customer service to store patrons, successfully
generating sales of quality merchandise, and consistently exceeding sales goals
while managing additional daily functions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, August 2009
Member, Biology Club, 2008 to 2009; Exercise Science Club, 2007 to 2009, and Pre
health Club, 2006 to 2009
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Active Member, PETA
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office Suite: (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint); Adobe Reader, an
d Internet Applications