Experience

Sonata Therapeutics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Lab Ops, Facilities, and IT

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Watertown, Massachusetts, United States



Evelo Biosciences

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Facilities & Lab Operations

  • Oct 2022 - Jun 2023



1910 Genetics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr Manager, Laboratory Operations, Compound Management, and Automation

  • Apr 2022 - Sep 2022

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States



Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lab Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

  Pasadena, California, United States



CSL

• Australia
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2021

  Pasadena, California, United States Here, I steer all operations of the onsite labs, teams, and regulatory compliance. I serve as a member of the site leadership team and provide astute oversight of site integration efforts, including supporting expansion operations. I oversee 3 onsite labs, co-support a 4th lab, and currently, work on a 5th lab build-out. I cultivate and maintain trusting relationships with peers, senior leadership, government agencies, vendors, and external stakeholders to optimize collaboration and drive… Show more Here, I steer all operations of the onsite labs, teams, and regulatory compliance. I serve as a member of the site leadership team and provide astute oversight of site integration efforts, including supporting expansion operations. I oversee 3 onsite labs, co-support a 4th lab, and currently, work on a 5th lab build-out. I cultivate and maintain trusting relationships with peers, senior leadership, government agencies, vendors, and external stakeholders to optimize collaboration and drive efficiency. ➥ Lead a team of 3 direct reports and oversee onsite staff, ensuring all personnel are trained and perform all functions in alignment with stringent safety policies and policies. ➥ Plan and manage budgets of up to $100K per vendor and hold accountability for maintaining and strengthening relationships with 40+ vendors. Currently overseeing $500K+ in contracts. ➥ Foster and facilitate close collaboration with scientific staff to plan and implement infrastructure projects supporting ongoing R&D activities and provided astute assessment and interpretation of research needs and requirements according to project scope. ➥ Drive regulatory compliance and safety across the labs and continuously seek opportunities to improve safety and cost-efficiency. Succeeded in saving the company $200K by researching a regulation and identifying a planned overspend relation to a specific regulation. ➥ Executed sound project management strategy to steer the build-out of a new 7K sq. ft. suite that included an office and lab and the relocation of 3 departments and set up of $2M+ of equipment. Show less



Biola University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Supervisor

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2019

  La Mirada, California In this role, I served as lab supervisor for a large STEM program, managing all aspects of operations with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance of a 1,000K+ faculty, staff, and students working within 40+ labs in 3 different buildings. I executed policies and procedures to ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials and chemicals. ➥ Coordinated and managed lab activities for departments and efficiently managed budgets. ➥ Managed and… Show more In this role, I served as lab supervisor for a large STEM program, managing all aspects of operations with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance of a 1,000K+ faculty, staff, and students working within 40+ labs in 3 different buildings. I executed policies and procedures to ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials and chemicals. ➥ Coordinated and managed lab activities for departments and efficiently managed budgets. ➥ Managed and maintained equipment, accurately calibrating tools, and proactively managing repairs to optimize operability. ➥ Efficiently managed inventories and purchasing of equipment, materials, and chemicals. Significantly improved chemical and equipment processes by streamlining lab activities and conducting extensive audits. ➥ Optimized safety management through the provision of extensive and thorough safety and equipment training. ➥ Managed installation of $1.4M worth of equipment and secured an ongoing $3K reduction in expenses while coordinating a major laboratory relocation initiative. ➥ Served as Co-Chair of the Health, Safety, and Operations Committee; played an integral role in creating an online SDS system. ➥ Received an Award of Excellence for steering the smooth transition to a 100K sq. ft. building. Show less



Army National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• 68W Combat Medic / E-5 NCO

  • 2009 - 2018

  Visalia, California Area ➥ Delivered exemplary care providing combat medicine to army personnel. ➥ Managed key logistics, operations, and patient flow within a fast-paced immunization clinic treating 1,000+ soldiers regularly. ➥ Provided training and in-field supervision of junior medics, helping them to acquire and enhance their skills. ➥ Received multiple awards and honors, including the Army Achievement Medal in recognition for consistently surpassing goals and expectations.