Schon Keith
Laboratory Technician III
Morrisville,NC
Summary
Experienced manufacturing and laboratory professional with a successful track record in regulated environments, including ISO-9001 compliance and synthetic DNA manufacturing. Expertise in process optimization, cross-training, and technical troubleshooting within fast-paced industries. Proven ability to build cohesive, high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician III
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)
Raleigh, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Spearheaded overnight shift transformation, fostering a more productive and engaged team that became the backbone of production.
- Led cross-training initiatives across all site shifts, enhancing engagement and operational flexibility.
- Delivered ISO-9001-compliant workflows, ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
Bar Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
Portland, OR
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Rebuilt a post-COVID team from a skeleton crew, emphasizing training and leadership to foster a cohesive work environment.
- Redesigned bar inventory systems, incorporating team input for improved usability and efficiency.
- Led sales initiatives, ranking the location as one of the top-performing sites in the franchise.
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
Lead Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
Greensboro, NC
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained and mentored bartenders and bar servers, ensuring high standards of service and operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills, maintaining satisfaction and loyalty in a fast-paced environment.
Education
No Degree - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Cognitive Psychology
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC 05.2001 -
Skills
- Laboratory Operations & Equipment Handling
- Process Improvement & Kaizen Initiatives
- Leadership, Training, & Team Building
- ISO-9001 Compliance & Documentation
- Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lab result interpretation
- Laboratory safety protocols
Timeline
Laboratory Technician III
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)
09.2022 - Current
Bar Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
07.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2018 - 05.2021
No Degree - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Cognitive Psychology
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
05.2001 -
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