ROBERTO

GUAJARDO
Robert.Omar.Guajardo@gmail.com
(956) 975-0035

OBJECTIVE: Looking for a full-time position as a supervisor / team leader with a professional organization.

EDUCATION
South Texas College McAllen, TX
Candidate for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership May 2019

The University of Texas MD Anderson School of Health Professions Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science in Cytogenetic Technology August 2016

The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX

Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology May 2015

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Florida Cancer Specialists & American Oncology Network Fort Myers, FL
Cytogenetic & FISH Technologist March 2017 – Present
• Review other technologists work and approve before it goes to the Cytogenetics Director for final reporting
• Manage 7 healthcare professionals by providing feedback and address performance that does not meet expectations
• Approve all purchase orders and oversee weekly equipment check to order necessary supplies for adequate workflow
• Organize all monthly meetings & weekly huddles to evaluate performance measurements, critical for business growth
• Monitor technologists daily to meet throughput and OT budgets by leveraging or scheduling additional labor hours
• Collaborate with managers to improve workplace productivity assessments and lead continuing education
• Ensure OSHA, training and laboratory compliance, and strict CAP (College of American Pathologists) regulations
• Contribute in the development and maintenance of SOPs as required and assists in training new employees
• Spearheading the development of a new pathology lab site by validating lab equipment/testing & hiring technologists
• Culturing, harvesting, slide prep, and banding with human oncology specimens for cytogenetics and FISH testing
• Experienced in Microsoft office suite, creating productivity charts, six sigma, and making effective business decisions

Southwest Genetics, P.A. San Antonio, TX

Cytogenetic Technologist September 2016 – February 2017
• Gained experience on working with a driven team that consistently met patient needs and expectations
• Applied important lab techniques such as amniotic fluid culture and harvesting as well as G-banding chromosomes
• Understood how chromosome abnormalities affect DNA in adults & pediatric healthcare to come up with a diagnosis

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Student Congress at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston & Austin, TX
UT System Student Advisory Council Representative for MD Anderson August 2015 – May 2016
• Elected student body representative for the program of Cytogenetic Technology to provide communication back
• Championed community outreach activities and social events for the school of health professions
• Passed several recommendations that include maternal/paternal leave for student researchers and hand-held carry
• Served on two committees of Academic Affairs and Legislative & Financial Affairs

The Senate of College Councils at The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX

Academic Integrity Co-Chair August 2012 – May 2015
• Oversaw a $50,000 budget for an academic school year on establishing continuous academic issues for the university
• Spearheaded Academic IntegrityUT Week, Faculty Appreciation Week & Academic Enrichment Week
• Wrote legislation to mandate professors to specify what is considered cheating on syllabi and place honor code
• Planned a lunch and learn with President Bill Powers to come speak to UT students on integrity and academics
• Rallied at the Texas capitol to inform legislators on issues that should be resolved for UT Austin and higher education

Texas Interdisciplinary Plan (TIP) at The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX

TIP Mentor & TIP Biology Tutor August 2013 – May 2015
• Enhanced academic excellence and encouraged a successful transition to UT Austin for TIP Scholar students
• Valuable professional development training and international certification as a mentor and a tutor
• Helped students learn about campus resources, adjust to college life, and develop educational and career aspirations
• Weekly contact with mentees and provided excellent academic and social support for incoming TIP Scholars