This candidate has over 15 years of experience as a certified histotechnologist, including over 5 years of supervisory experience. She has proficiency in immunohistochemistry, fluorescent in situ hybridization, antibody validation, Mohs histology, and digital pathology. She is qualified in immunohistochemistry and eligible for licensure in Florida. Her experience includes positions as a lead histotechnologist, histotechnologist III, histotechnologist II, and histology supervisor at various hospitals and medical laboratories.

1. Carrie L. Dula, HTL, SLS (ASCP)
304 Hawks Ridge
Villa Rica, GA 30127 HappyScientist13@yahoo.com Cellular: (404) 272-9669
Qualifications Summary
Certified histotechnologist professional with over 15 years’ experience in anatomic pathology including over
five years in a supervisor position
In-depth knowledgeable in all aspects of the histology and cytology preparations including grossing, facilitating
prompt problem identification and resolution
Proficiencies
Immunohistochemistry
Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization
Antibody validation
Mohs histology
Digital pathology
Policy and procedure development
Technical writing
Excel
Accreditation and audit preparation
Qualification in Immunohistochemistry eligible
Eligible for licensure in Florida
Education, Certifications, and Affiliations
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences; concentration in Microbiology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
HTL (ASCP) Histotechnology
SLS (ASCP) Specialist in Laboratory Safety
Mohs Histotechnology
Georgia Society of Histotechnology
American Society for Clinical Pathology, Associate member
Lead Histotechnologist
Digestive Healthcare of Georgia, Marietta, Georgia 2017-April 2018
 Recruited to provide short-term and long-term strategic operational decisions and plan of the set up of
the histology lab
 Provided theoretical and practical expertise to support the operations of a busy histology laboratory
 Cut approximately 100+ blocks of biopsies specimens with three levels per slide

2. Histotechnologist III
NeoGenomics Laboratories - Fort Myers, FL 2016 to 2017
 Perform testing using many immunohistochemistry platforms including Dako,Ventana and Leica
 Responsible for microscopically screening and releasing all routine and IHC slides to ensure every
controls and stain is of the highest quality
 Serve as a technical and operational resource for pathologists, histotechnologists and lab assistants;
encouraging effective and complete communication within the department
Histotechnologist II
Quintiles Pharmaceuticals, Marietta, GA 2014 to 2016
 Serve as a technical and operational resource for pathologists, histotechnologists and lab assistants; encouraging
effective and complete communication within the department
 Perform testing using many immunohistochemistry platforms including Sakura, Dako and Ventana .
 Utilize appropriate techniques for processing and analyzing specimens submitted for FISH testing
 Write and publish validation reports for new antibodies used in the histology lab
 Scan and analyze slides using an Aperio ScanScope with the ImageScope program
 Responsible for the gross examination, description and processing of pathology specimens
 Initiated cross training with operations staff resulting in increased productivity, reduced misrouted specimen
occurrences and improved turnaround time
Histotechnologist II
Northside Hospital, Atlanta, GA 2013-2014
 Processed, embedded and cut a large variety of formalin fixed tissues; typically over 200 blocks a day
 Cut several frozen section cases a day with a less than 20 minute turnaround time for 95% of the cases
 Trained employees working towards their HT/HTL certifications
 Created equipment and procedure training manual for new employees that allowed tracking of progress and
identification of deficiencies
 Researched and implemented the use of new products, procedures and techniques that would ensure the highest
possible standards were met

3. Histology Supervisor
Gardner Dermatology Marietta, GA 2010-2013
 Performed, assigned and oversaw pre and post analytical activities related to specimen processing embedding,
microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, coverslipping and handling of
irreplaceable tissue specimens efficiently and accurately in accordance with CLIA and CAP regulations
 Served as technical advisor to our dermatologist and office manager regarding policies and procedures related
to the histology lab
 Researched, selected and purchased all lab equipment and reagents, while adhering to budgetary constraints
 Initiated the change needed to upgrade and maintain the histology laboratory to reach standards defined by
CLIA and CAP, including revising and updating all manuals to ensure readiness and compliance
 Initiated and completed our conversion from manual to automatic staining and coverslipping which greatly
decreased our turnaround time
 Produced high quality frozen sections using Mohs histology techniques
 Implemented new embedding technique that decreased slide processing time from approximately one hour to
under 20 minutes, thus allowing the Mohs physician to double the amount of Mohs surgeries performed
Histology Supervisor
Emory Adventist Hospital Smyrna, Ga 2008-2010
 Oversaw daily operation and production of the anatomic pathology lab, including quality control, inventory
management, and equipment maintenance
 Processed tissue sections: including grossing all non-complex specimens, complex specimens under
supervision of pathologist, embedding, cutting, and staining with a variety of special stains
 Scheduled and cut frozen sections performed at Emory Adventist Hospital
 Responsible for training new histology employees and interns; including standard operating procedures.
operation, quarterly CAP reviews, and safety protocols
 Assisted in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences
 Served as safety officer for both the clinical and histology labs
 Recruited to set up new histology lab, including selecting personnel, purchasing, and quality control
 Scheduled employees in a way that maximized both slide quality and quantity