Dennis Armato has over 15 years of experience in healthcare, including clinical laboratory work, pharmacy technician duties, and serving as a medical assistant in the Navy. He holds a BS in Microbiology and has skills in microbiology, clinical chemistry, cell and molecular biology, and general laboratory techniques. Armato seeks to apply his expertise in a laboratory environment.

1. E-Mail: diarmato@ucdavis.edu Phone: 951.331.0143
Phone: 951.331.0143 E-Mail: diarmato@ucdavis.edu
540 W Maine Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28367
Dennis Armato
Skill Summary
Detail-oriented Health Professional and recent graduatein Microbiology with a strongteam-centered background in military
medicine and more than ten years of work experience including two years assisting in a clinical laboratory environment.
 General Lab Skills: Possesses an understanding of CLIA, GLP, and GMP from work in clinical lab and pharmaceutical
compounding. Skilled in preparingvariousmedia, reagents,buffers,and standards with expert-use of pipettingand aseptic
technique. Experienced in the handlingand disposingof hazardousmaterial whilefollowingEPA and OSHA guidelines from
background as pharmacy safety officer and medical lab assistant. Experienced with supply ordering and inventory.
 Cell & Molecular Biology: Experienced performing differential centrifugation, blood cell counts, agglutination tests for
blood typing, and cell purification, fixing, and staining. Hands-on practice performing and analyzing immunoassays,
including ELISA, IFA, and Western-blot. Well-practiced in using agarose gel electrophoresis and SDS-PAGE analysis. Also
familiar with flow cytometry, gating, and analysis.
 Microbiology: Experienced in maintaining live cultures, preparing selective media, performing microscopic analysis using
light microscopy, bacterial staining, antimicrobial sensitivity tests, endotoxin testing, water sample analysis by MPN, and
microbial identification using biochemical tests. Capable of performing bacterial enumeration using spectrophotometry,
qPCR, McFarland, and viable count methods. Hands-on practice identifying common pathogens.
 Clinical Chemistry: Hands-on experience using HPLC, UV-VIS spectrophotometry, refractive index determination, pH
meters, and mass spectrometry. Hands-on familiarity with titrations, extractions, filtrations, separations, simple and
fractional distillations, melting and micro-boiling point determination, solubility tests, and recrystallization.
 Data Management: Ableto interpret data,work with data trends,and manipulatedata usingExcel and other stats software.
Experienced in data entry, records management, and report building. Familiar with reading, writing, and updating SOPs.
Proficient using Excel, PowerPoint, Database, Outlook, Open Office, and others. Types 50+ wpm.
 Professionalism: Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills gained from military service and healthcare
experience. Independently solves problems whileworkingunder tightdeadlines with littleto no supervision.Demonstrates
outstanding presentation skills and a mastery of working with diverse team members to accomplish complex goals.
Education
BS Microbiology -- University of California Davis (2014-2016)
AA Mathematics and Science -- Mount San Jacinto College (2010-2014)
AA Arts, Humanities, and Communication -- Mount San Jacinto College (2010-2014)
Pharmacy Technician Certificate -- Naval School of Health Sciences (2002)
Work Experience
Hospital Concierge and Registration Clerk, January 2012 – June 2014
Community Health Systems – Fallbrook, CA
Gathered, evaluated and compiled a variety of data to report progress of all customer service,whileidentifying problems and
finding solutions to negative patient feedback. Registered patients for lab work and other ancillary services, verifying
insurance eligibility and processing payments. Kept financial records and performed other bookkeeping duties, such as
handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients .
Selected Projects & Achievements:
 Revamped Excel record keeping and reporting to furnish executives with more accurate patient data.
 Improved efficiency by organizing faxed and mailed paperwork into a more secure and detail-oriented system.
 Educated patients, physicians, and staff about various hospital services, handling more than 100 calls and visits daily.
 Took charge of all Admitting department functions on weekend duty, independently covering patient registration, front
desk reception, patient transport, hospital administration, and security with no direct supervision.
United States Navy, Petty Officer Second Class, September 2001 – January 2010

2. E-Mail: diarmato@ucdavis.edu Phone: 951.331.0143
Phone: 951.331.0143 E-Mail: diarmato@ucdavis.edu
540 W Maine Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28367
Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor, April 2007 – January 2010
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - Bethesda, MD
Supervised and trained personnel in customer serviceand in prescription filling.Maintained accuratedata to presentmonthly
statistics during quality assurance and performance improvement meetings . Weighed and measured the appropriate
medications and chemical compounds to prepare a wide range of products including, suspensions, creams, solutions,
ointments, capsules, and suppositories while practicing Good Manufacturing Practices. Prepared IV admixture (IV
piggybacks), skillfully demonstrating aseptic technique while correctly calculating the required dilutions.
Selected Projects & Achievements:
 Expertly managed and supervised 20+ military and civilian pharmacy technicians to fill over 65,000 prescriptions monthly
in one of the military’s busiest hospital pharmacies.
 Dispensed more than 12,000 pharmaceuticals while deployed to EMF Kuwait and designed the pharmacy’s manual for
Standard Operating Procedures to enhance quality and effectiveness of operations .
 As Safety Petty Officer,provided 100+hours of safety trainingto 92 staff members, which resulted in the pharmacy passing
two safety inspections with zero discrepancies.
 Led outpatient pharmacy services through a Lean Six Sigma guided $400,000 complete internal renovation project, which
helped streamline prescription processing and patient care.
 Received the Patient and Family Centered Care Award of Excellence for providing outstanding customer service while
implementing downtime procedures during a critical region-wide computer failure.
 Spearheaded the department’s Combined Federal Campaign efforts, helping to surpass a fundraising goal of $202,000.
 Volunteered over 18 hours of off-duty time to assistwith the reorganization of pharmacy medication shelves, resultingin
decreased prescription processing time and improved patient satisfaction.
Medical Lab Assistant, April 2004 – April 2007
USS Saipan (LHA-2), Naval Forces Command - Norfolk, Virginia
Under supervision, maintained bacterial cell cultures,performed microcopy and bacteria cell counts,and performed routine
sampleanalysesof human blood,urine,and other body fluids and tissues usingmanual and automated techniques.Analyzed,
reviewed, and interpreted laboratory test results to determine the presence and extent of diseasewhilemonitoringquality
control systems and measures. Set up and calibrated medical laboratory equipment. Autoclaved instruments to sterility for
use in lab and surgery. Handled and disposed of biological samples,chemicals,and hazardous waste while following MSDS,
EPA and OSHA guidelines and protocols.
Selected Projects & Achievements:
 Trained medical staff in the proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste following EPA and OSHA mandates.
 Developed and implemented a maintenance schedule for instruments, computers, and analytical balances, which
significantly reduced incidents of unplanned maintenance.
Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician, April 2004 – April 2007
USS Saipan (LHA-2), Naval Forces Command - Norfolk, Virginia
Greeted and screened patients for acute medical care, maintained and updated patient medical records, reported patient
medical history and physical observationsto physician,and acted as first-responder to medical emergencies. Independently
managed pharmacy operations, maintaining inventory, managing narcotics locker, reordering supplies, and dispensing
medication and counseling to patients.
Key Achievements:
 Planned, administered, organized, and implemented all activities in relation to pharmacy operations.
 As the departmental supply officer, tracked over 500 requisitions while maintaining a budget well over $100,000,
contributing to a 98% material readiness.
 Assisted the Medical Officer with the organization of the Cardiovascular Health Program and helped educate more than
200 service members at risk for cardiovascular disease.
 Achieved high medical readiness and safety inspection ratings for the department through the upkeep and maintenance
of over 80 medical spaces and the equipment contained within.

3. E-Mail: diarmato@ucdavis.edu Phone: 951.331.0143
Phone: 951.331.0143 E-Mail: diarmato@ucdavis.edu
540 W Maine Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28367
Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician, January 2003 – April 2004
USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44), Expeditionary Strike Group Two - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Helped manage virtually every aspect of a clinic, screening patients for care, conducting physical and occupational exams,
administering medication and immunizations, maintaining medical records, performing data entry for electronic records,
acting as a first responder to medical emergencies, teaching first aid and BLS to crew members, scheduling appointments,
and assisting with the reordering of medical supplies. Helped physicians examine and treat patients, give injections, and
remove sutures. Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Selected Projects & Achievements:
 Assisted the supply petty officer in the inventory and reordering of medical supplies,whilemaintainingan annual budget
of over $80,000.
 Led efforts to revamp and reorganize the main medical supply locker, contributing more than 80 hours to reorganize
hundreds of required items and equipment, which streamlined the inventory and the reordering process.
 Maintained the inventory and stock of more than 90 first aid kits located throughout the ship.
 As the coordinator for the sight conservation program, worked vigorously to ensure that more than 150 personnel were
issued personal protective prescription eyewear, achieving a 100% readiness level at the command.
Relevant Coursework
 Medical Microbiology with Lab (Bacteria & Fungi)
 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology with Lab
 Immunology with Lab
 Clinical Hematology
 Virology
 Medical Parasitology (Graduate Course)
 Medical Entomology
 Organic Chemistry with Lab (including Analytical Chemistry)
 Human Physiology
 Physics with Lab (including Light and Electricity)
 Survey of Infectious Diseases
 Application of Computers in Technology with Lab (Microsoft Office Suite, Open Office)