Christianah Okeowo
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Seeking a position that would utilize my background and experiences in field of expertise
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Associate
Self-employed E-commerce platforms
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Provided excellent customers’ service to consumers of retailed personal care products, online. This included incentivizing customers with discounts, guiding customers on the best products to buy and how to use, properly.
- Wrote reports on consumer complaints, documented sales, customers’ buying habits and researched marketing strategies to maximize profits.
Case Investigator (Remote)
Virginia Department Of Health
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted interviews with suspected or confirmed, covid19 cases (i.e general public, schools, industry, congregate care etc.), including gathering pertinent information, for public health case investigation and contact tracing.
- Collected and records information (e.g. symptoms, close contacts, infectious period, vaccination history etc.), into statewide database, assuring data integrity.
- Provided cases, with approved CDC isolation guidelines, Including providing resources, to support and encourage compliance with state recommendations, ultimately alleviating Covid19 disease burden.
- Contributed to team effort, efficaciously, boosting morale, by assisting with any other assigned duties.
- Via Athena Consulting LLC
Cosmetic Chemist
Gittel's Skincare, Contract manufacturing (R&D)
03.2012 - 03.2018
- Developed new Skincare products formulas.
- Performed quality control and stability testing (physical-temperature and humidity conditions, chemical and Microbiological), on lotions, creams and gels, in compliance to FDA.
- Wrote reports based on research and created branding/marketing plans, to maximize profits.
Research Associate
Kelly Scientific Resources c/o Pfizer
03.2009 - 01.2010
- Performed functional immunoassay namely, serum bactericidal assay (SBA), to evaluate the efficacy of vaccine candidate, in Clinical samples.
- Analyzed high through-put clinical testing data, using SAS and Labware LIMS system.
- Developed new cost-effective test methods, to validate or invalidate existing procedures, including troubleshooting and qualifying equipments.
- Prepared bacterial cultures for experimental, working and master banks.
- Assisted with generating data for Neisseria meningitidis Phase III strains development and qualification, for Vaccine Research
- Presented experimental project lab results at group meetings, project meetings and department meetings.
Analytical Quality Control Chemist
Aerotek Scientific c/o Nice Pak PDI
01.2009 - 03.2009
- Reviewed and refined SOPs, in compliance with applicable governing bodies.
- Prepared diluents, standard reagents, mobile phases, as required by test methods
- Analyzed and identified unknown functional groups in chemical compound samples e.g. hydroxyl group, in alcohol, using the gas chromatography.
- Conducted scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipments.
- Performed wet chemistry tests i.e. limits of detection, specific gravity and titration
- Operated general analytical instruments during routine testing (e.g., HPLC, GC, LC, MS, UV, automatic titrator, viscometer, densitometer, pH meter, IR, AA and TLC etc.).
- Performed analysis on intermediate and finished products.
- Complied with all current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP), laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety requirements
Laboratory Technician
New York Medical College, Pediatrics Specialty Lab
08.2007 - 11.2007
- Utilized the Immulite Chemiluminescent Immunoassay, to analyze hormone concentration in serum of patients with hormonal issues, such as, diabetes, abnormal growth and infertility etc.
- Tracked laboratory records, protocols, lab supplies and specimens, as required by SOP.
Food Laboratory Chemist
Diageo, (Summer Position c/o Lab Personnel)
05.2007 - 07.2007
- Assisted the senior Scientists in the development of new beverage alcohol e.g., Smirnoff Spirits
- Performed verification and specification test to determine alcohol and flavor content, in different brands
- Produced spirit beverages to test new formulations.
Education
Masters in Public Health - Epidemiology
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology, minor in Chemistry
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA01.2004
Associates Degree in Sciences - General Sciences
Thoman Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA01.2002
Skills
- MPH in Epidemiology, with experiences in various science research laboratories, including organic chemistry labs eg PepsiCo, Diageo and Krafts’ foods
- Ability to work efficiently, as a part of a team, as well as independently
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and time management skills
- Highly motivated, ability to multi-task, resourceful and detail oriented
Non-Relevant/non- Science Employment History
June 2018- June 30, 2020
Timeline
Retail Associate
Self-employed E-commerce platforms
07.2021 - 12.2024
Case Investigator (Remote)
Virginia Department Of Health
11.2020 - 06.2021
Cosmetic Chemist
Gittel's Skincare, Contract manufacturing (R&D)
03.2012 - 03.2018
Research Associate
Kelly Scientific Resources c/o Pfizer
03.2009 - 01.2010
Analytical Quality Control Chemist
Aerotek Scientific c/o Nice Pak PDI
01.2009 - 03.2009
Laboratory Technician
New York Medical College, Pediatrics Specialty Lab
08.2007 - 11.2007
Food Laboratory Chemist
Diageo, (Summer Position c/o Lab Personnel)
05.2007 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology, minor in Chemistry
Old Dominion University
Associates Degree in Sciences - General Sciences
Thoman Nelson Community College
Masters in Public Health - Epidemiology
New York Medical College
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