Keishanna Williams

Bridgetown

Summary

A competent, determined and hardworking Microbiology graduate seeking employment in a laboratory or healthcare position, who will utilize both theoretical and practical skills developed through past education and voluntary experiences related to this field. I am an individual with a focused attitude and a need to complete my work to a degree of perfection. Throughout these past experiences I have gained the technical skills and knowledge I believe is necessary to work in my desired field.

Work History

Constituency Assistant

St. Michael West Constituency Office

Bridgetown, Barbados

02.2024 - Current

Receiving individuals, ascertaining their wants, supplying information and advice and directing them appropriately
Arranging meetings, recording minutes and taking appropriate follow up action
Typing correspondence and other material and operating office equipment; filing papers, correspondence and other documents and records.

Education

BSc Microbiology -

University of the West Indies, Cave Hill

01.2023

Secondary School Diploma -

Combermere School

01.2020

Skills

Analytical techniques and skills in both theoretical and practical components of my major were essential for my understanding of Microbiology Hands on techniques performed included: Gram stains, pour, spread and streak plates, agar preparation, pipetting, PCR, microscopy, 10-fold dilutions, antimicrobial sensitivity tests, various biochemical tests like catalase, oxidase and KOH tests and dissections These basic techniques along with the ability to work in a group and write laboratory reports were perfected throughout my university experience
Participated in the Psychiatric Spelling Competition in 2012 where I lead my team and finished in 4th place Having to memorize 100 words and definitions, this experience aided in refining the capabilities of my memory and teamwork skills
In 2019, I joined Project discovery which provided me with the opportunity to socialize with new people and perfect my marketing skills

Took part in the ICH Drama workshops held at the Daphne Hackett Theatre in Queen's Park by the NCF This new experience provided me with the opportunity to learn how to act out a script, develop basic acting skills and see what it takes to bring a play to life
In addition to these, I am strongly adept in regard to computers and other technology and art

Qualifications

English Language, Grade 1, English Literature, Grade 1, Food and Nutrition, Grade 1, Mathematics, Grade 2, Physics, Grade 2, Chemistry, Grade 2, Biology, Grade 2, French, Grade 3, CXC Communication Studies, Grade 2, CXC Chemistry, Grade 2, CXC Biology, Grade 2, CXC Physics, Grade 3, CXC Chemistry, Grade 1, CXC Caribbean Studies, Grade 2, CXC Physics, Grade 3, CXC Biology, Grade 3

Voluntaryexperiences

December 2020, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Volunteered three days a week for 4 hours each in the laboratory by helping to sort blood samples and observing microbiological techniques, providing me with a knowledgeable experience.
Summer 2021, The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory, Volunteered for 3 days a week for 6 hours each in the Clinical Microbiology department overseeing analytical techniques performed by professional laboratory technologists before being taught these skills in university. This helped me to understand what my major would entail before it began.
Summer 2022, The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory, Volunteered for 3 days a week for 6 hours each helping to label SARS-CoV-2 samples sent to the laboratory. Even though this was a different department than the one I previously volunteered in, the opportunity to learn more about how the processing of these samples work to provide positive or negative results was still vital for me in my career path.
Summer 2023, The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory, Volunteered 3 days a week for 6-8 hours each during May to July first by helping to label blood samples sent to the laboratory then by observing laboratory technicians in the Clinical Bacteriology department and taking part in some of the tests being performed.
Summer 2023, The National Cultural Foundation, Volunteered with the NCF to assist in Crop Over events including Soca 4.0, where I used my intrapersonal communication skills to ensure an enjoyable event for patrons.

References

Mr. Christopher Gibbs, M. P., Managing Director, L.E Gibbs and Co., Bridgetown, St. Michael, Barbados, 231-5423
Mrs. Rosemary Mayers - Haynes, Office Manager, Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall Main Road, Bridgetown, St. Michael, Barbados, 232-9845

Hobbies and Interests

Drawing digital art
Reading both fiction and non-fiction books
Video gaming
Exploring music
Socializing with friends

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