Amanda K. Rogers AAS, HT (ASCP)CM
5560 E. US 40
Greenfield, IN 46140
Cell (317) 508-2484
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Nov 10 to
Present
HT (ASCP)CM
Jan 08 to
Present
Currently a member of the Indiana Society for Histotechnologist (ISH).
EDUCATION:
Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN- AAS Biotechnology, May 2009
Eastern Hancock High School, Charlottesville, IN- Honors Diploma 2006
EXPERIENCE:
Jun 11 to
Present
7th Grade Volleyball Coach
Eastern Hancock Middle School, Charlottesville, IN
Jan 11 to
Present
Histology Technician/Work Flow Coordinator
Covance Laboratories Inc., Greenfield, IN
 Histology: Same tasks as below but with added responsibilities to
manage work flow in the laboratory. I will assist in scheduling studies
and ensuring the lab meets mandatory timelines. I will also be in
charge of directing laboratory personnel on their daily tasks so that the
customer receives a quality product.
May 09 to
Jan 11
Histology Technician
Covance Laboratories Inc., Greenfield, IN
 Histology: H&E staining, bone decalcification, slide and cassette
preparation using barcode technology and complex printing systems,
manipulation of fixed templates to suit each days task, organized filing
and using digital slide scanners to capture images upon request. Also,
trimming, embedding, and microtomy of fixed tissues and frozen
tissue. I am currently training in IHC mechanics and techniques.
 Clinical Pathology: processing samples, making blood and bone
marrow smears, labeling and organizing sample tubes.
 Shipping and Receiving: transferring slides, blocks and wet tissues
from sponsored organizations to contract research organizations and
other sponsor locations using organized methods and a detailed
tracking system.
Aug 07 to
May 10
Girls Basketball/Volleyball and Track
Eastern Hancock High School/Middle School
 During my coaching career at Eastern Hancock I coached 6th grade,
7th grade and Junior Varsity Basketball (3 yrs, respectively), Girls MS
Track and Field (3 yrs) and Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball (1 yr).
Oct 08 to
May 09
Laboratory Assistant
Advanced Testing Laboratories, (contractor Covance Labs.) Greenfield, IN
 Histology: H&E staining, bone decalcification, slide and cassette
preparation using barcode technology and complex printing systems,
manipulation of fixed templates to suit each days task, organized filing
and using digital slide scanners to capture images upon request.
Training in fixed tissue Trimming, Embedding and Microtomy.
 Clinical Pathology: processing samples, making blood and bone
marrow smears, labeling and organizing sample tubes.
 Shipping and Receiving: transferring slides, blocks and wet tissues
from sponsored organizations to contract research organizations and
other sponsor locations using organized methods and a detailed
tracking system.
Aug 08 to
Jan 09
Retail Associate
Peebles, Greenfield, IN
 Department Head: I was in charge of inventory, stocking, mark-downs
and display of the home goods department.
 Third Key: I was in charge of opening and closing the store when
scheduled. I was in charge of counting till, making deposits to the
bank, cashing out drawers and updating corporate on daily sales and
changes.
 Cashier: Helped customers with all of their needs. I assisted with
check-outs and returns. Ran transactions with cash, check and charge.
Nov 06 to
Oct 08
Laboratory Assistant
Advanced Testing Laboratories, (contractor Eli Lilly & Co.) Greenfield, IN
 Histology: H&E staining, bone decalcification, slide and cassette
preparation using barcode technology and complex printing systems,
manipulation of fixed templates to suit each days task, organized filing
and using digital slide scanners to capture images upon request. Also,
gaining experience in fixed Tissue Trimming, Embedding and
Microtomy.
 Clinical Pathology: processing samples, making blood and bone
marrow smears, labeling and organizing sample tubes.
 Shipping and Receiving: transferring slides, blocks and wet tissues
from sponsored organizations to contract research organizations and
other sponsor locations using organized methods and a detailed
tracking system.
Aug 06 to
Nov 06
Retail Associate
Home Depot, Greenfield, IN
 Cashier: Helped customers with all of their needs. I assisted with
check-outs and returns. Ran transactions with cash, check and charge.
I also assisted on the floor with stocking and cleaning.
Aug 05 to
Aug 06
High School Co-op Student
Eli Lilly & Co., Greenfield, IN
 Histology: organizing slides and blocks, H&E staining, glass slide cover
slipping using a machine and also manually, and assisting with waste
disposal.
PROFICIENCIES:
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Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
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Organizational Skills
Quick Response Time
Quick and Efficient Worker
Business Objects
Lotus Notes
Aperio Digital Slide Scanners
SHURMark Plus Slide & Cassette Printers
Provantis Software
Running a computerized cash register to process transactions