Zachary Kennedy
Piney Flats
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience at East Tennessee State University, excelling in research design and protocol development. Proven ability to manage projects effectively while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Skilled in statistical analysis and adept at multitasking, contributing to successful outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
East Tennessee State University
08.2025 - Current
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreen's Pharmacy
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Budweiser
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Oversaw maintenance, calibration and control of inspection, measuring and all test equipment.
- Recommended changes to assembly and production lines based on repeat product issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
Johnson City, TN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY05-2021
Skills
- Research documentation
- Activity tracking
- Research design
- Protocol design
- Experimental design
- Data entry
- Statistical analysis
- Teaching students
- Project management
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- CITI Training 2024
- HIPPA Certificate of Completion 2022-Current
- OSHA Certificate of Completion 2022-Current
- BLS Certification 2021-Current
Timeline
Research Assistant
East Tennessee State University
08.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreen's Pharmacy
10.2022 - 08.2025
Quality Assurance Inspector
Budweiser
01.2022 - 06.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
07.2021 - 06.2022
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. John Fisher University