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Anissa Garcia

@anissagarcia1

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Experienced toxicology lab manager driving compliance, efficiency, and operational excellence.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in clinical or molecular laboratory operations where I can drive compliance, optimize workflows, mentor teams, and implement quality and cost-saving initiatives.

I am an experienced toxicology laboratory manager with a track record of operational leadership, regulatory compliance, and process improvement across clinical and molecular laboratory settings.

I have managed high-volume specimen workflows (300+ daily), implemented quality-control systems that cut processing errors by 30% and improved compliance scores by 28%, and maintained 40 consecutive months of perfect regulatory compliance.

I also founded and operate a customer-facing event business, bringing strengths in client acquisition, vendor negotiation, budgeting, inventory control, and team leadership to every role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

CEO and Owner

Current

Glossy Photobooth LLC

Oct 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Founded and operate a photo booth business overseeing end-to-end operations, marketing, client acquisition, event logistics, and financial management to drive growth and client retention.

Small Business Management Event Operations Marketing Client Acquisition Budgeting Inventory Management Vendor Relations

Toxicology Lab Manager

PPC Laboratory

Aug 2022 - Nov 2025 (3 years 3 months)

Managed clinical toxicology operations handling 300+ daily specimens with 99% accuracy, implemented QC systems that reduced processing errors 30% and improved compliance 28%, and achieved 40 consecutive months of perfect regulatory compliance.

Toxicology Specimen Processing Inventory Management Laboratory Information Systems Process Improvement

Toxicology Lab Manager

220 Lab Group

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)

Managed toxicology lab operations including sample accessioning, instrument operation, inventory procurement, and maintained CLIA/CAP/COLA compliance while onboarding 20+ regional healthcare facility clients.

PCR Regulatory Compliance Client Onboarding Inventory Control

STEM Program Coordinator

Montes Orientales High School

Nov 2020 - Jun 2021 (7 months)

Coordinated bilingual STEM curriculum and taught biology and technology courses with emphasis on English-language instruction to support student learning and program delivery.

Bilingual Education Biology Instruction Classroom Management English Spanish Translation

Molecular Lab Technologist

Clinical Pathology Laboratories

May 2020 - Nov 2020 (6 months)

Performed RT-qPCR SARS-CoV-2 testing end-to-end using QuantStudio, KingFisher and automated liquid handlers, and prepared standardized reagents to ensure consistent results during pandemic testing operations.

Molecular Diagnostics QuantStudio Kingfisher Reagent Data Analysis

Language Services Intern

Quirón Sagrado Corazón Hospital

Aug 2017 - Dec 2017 (4 months)

Provided real-time medical interpretation and translation for international patients in ER and OR settings, facilitating accurate communication between patients and clinical staff.

Medical Interpretation Translation Cross Cultural Communication Patient Advocacy Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology; Spanish

2015 - 2020

Completed dual bachelor's programs in Kinesiology and Spanish with minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Health Professions between August 2015 and May 2020.

Quirón Sagrado Corazón Hospital (internship)

Medical Translation / Language Services

2017 - 2017

Completed a language services internship providing translation and interpretation support for patients and clinical staff in hospital settings from August to December 2017.