Brenna Akers

Brenna Akers

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  • About me

    Operations manager, Project manager at Nationwide Children's Hospital

  • Education

    • Drexel University

      2012 - 2015
      Master's degree Lab Animal Science
    • Medaille College

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor's degree Biology
    • Medaille College

      2005 - 2008
      Associate's degree Veterinary Technology
  • Experience

    • Nationwide Children's Hospital

      Aug 2009 - now

      - Manage daily operations and projects for a rapidly growing animal care facility. - Manage cage wash and facilities staff. - Oversee and coordinate departmental repair and renovation projects. - Work continuously with construction, project management, and maintenance crews on new construction projects, including early design all the way through full building operation. - Assist with preparation for regulatory inspections and ensure timely response to any inspection findings. Maintain direct supervision over 14 lab animal techniciansProvide secondary supervision for a staff of 4 animal aidesResponsible for creating and implementing long and short term work assignmentsImplemented and maintain a culture of Continuous ImprovementWork to promote a respectful working relationship between research staff and animal care staff •Performed husbandry for a variety of lab animal species, including mice, rats, frogs, and NHPs•Performed health observations on assigned animals twice daily•Assisted research staff with study procedures•Maintained cleanliness and equipment in assigned animal rooms•Assisted with training of new staff•Maintained monthly records for assigned animal areas

      • Operations manager, Project manager

        Aug 2018 - now
      • Animal Husbandry Supervisor

        Oct 2014 - Aug 2018
      • Lab Animal Technician

        Aug 2009 - Oct 2014
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CMAR

    • RLATG