Resume

1. Paul Andresen pandreseneld@att.net
1921 Mockingbird Lane
Holt, MI 48842 • (517) 694-7396
Career Direction Has Been Determined Based On Formal Education, Related Professional Training, Diverse Hands-On
Experience And An In-Depth Interest In…
• MEDICAL / HEALTHCARE/LABORATORY /BUSINESS & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT •
Areas Of Expertise Include, But Are Not Limited To…
 MICROMANIPULATION  CELL CULTURE AND PROCESSING
 FIELD SERVICE  SAFETY ANALYSIS & COMPLIANCE
 LABORATORY MANAGEMENT  REGULATORY ANALYSIS & COMPLIANCE
 TECHNICAL RESEARCHING  INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & CONTROL
 CHEMICAL HYGIENE  BUDGETING & COST CONTROL SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION
 DATA BASE ADMINISTRATION  PROCEDURE/PROCESS DEVELOPMENT&IMPLEMENTATION
 QUALITY CONTROL  STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL PLANNING & SCHEDULING
 QUALITY ASSURANCE  PUBLIC RELATIONS
An Imaginative Problem Solver… Possess Proven People Skills… An Effective Motivator and Team Builder… Creative,
Skilled and Competent… An Excellent Communicator, Both Written and Verbal…
Hands on Laboratory Skills: Cell culture and processing techniques, IVF, ICSI/AH//ET,
Cryopreservation/Vitrification/FET,
Biopsy for PGD/PGS blastomere/trophectoderm, SA (Strict) Insemination Processing/
Cryopreservation/PESA/TESE
Regulatory Compliance Experience: CAP, CLIA, FDA, CDC, MDPH, IDPH
Other Relevant Skills: Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Computer, Software-Microsoft office
Wayne State University Physician Group
Southfield, Michigan
Laboratory Supervisor/Embryologist/ Andrologist, 2011-Present
Embryology/ Andrology/Reproductive/Laboratory
• Developed content and revised protocols. Participated in designing and monitoring the ART laboratory
quality management, training and data management programs. Developed and implemented vitrification
and trophectoderm biopsy procedures; ensured compliance to relevant regulations; coordinated day-to-day
operations and staff schedule; kept the laboratory current with regard to developments in ART; Updated
management of equipment and supplies from paper to electronic; and liaised with other professional groups
within the clinic.
Stork Corp, Holt, Michigan
Embryologist Andrologist/Consultant, 2011
Providing Embryology Andrology/Reproductive/Laboratory Consulting Services to Select Clients
Conceptia Clinic, New Brunswick, Canada.
A full-service advanced fertility treatment center founded in 2000 and is the only one of its kind in New Brunswick.
Interim Senior Embryologist, 2010.
• Developed content and maintained revisions of standard operating procedures. Participated in designing
and monitoring the ART laboratory quality management, training and data management programs.
Developed and implemented new procedures; ensured compliance of all relevant regulations; coordinated
day-to-day operations and staff schedule; kept the laboratory current with regard to developments in ART;
oversaw management of equipment and supplies; and liaised with other professional groups within the

2. clinic.
Sparrow Health System, (Sparrow Fertility Center) Lansing, Michigan.
The largest healthcare system in Mid-Michigan.
Technical Laboratory Director/Department Manager (Fertility Center), 2004 – 2010.
• Maintained and improved all written procedures and ensured adherence, oversaw proper facility
maintenance, updated and renovated as required. Developed procedures for continuous quality control,
assurance and improvement. Maintained all quality control records. Provided training and evaluated
laboratory personnel. Interfaced between laboratory and medical staff, offering technical support and
consultation. Ensured laboratory met or exceeded standards of FDA, CAP, ASRM, CLIA, OSHA, the National
Registry (SART/CDC) and other applicable accreditation bodies.
• Developed budget projections for new protocols and assisted in overall budget preparation. Educated and
counseled patients on test procedures and available options. Developed and performed all regulatory
compliance instruments. Complied with HIPAA Standards.
• Convinced leadership to modify department-operating statements. Showed increased margins in operating
statements and reduced expendables cost by 20%.
• Doubled fertilization rate for ICSI
• Increased Pregnancy rate from 30% to 50+% over tenure
• Improved relationships between Center and Client physicians.
• Moved all procedures to dedicated facility, increasing efficiency and decreasing patient cost.
• Restructured billing codes, fees and processes with finances; ultimately patient complaints ceased.
• Wrote FDA compliance manual.
• Removed sharps, chemicals and other hazardous materials from lab.
• Convinced leadership and union to allow MA for ET/FET and realized a 50% cost reduction.
• Coordinated the establishment of infertility support group in Lansing.
• Promoted and led interaction with other departments to increase Center exposure
• Updated and expanded Center website for increased exposure.
• Drafted business plans and center brochure.
• Terminated revenue losing and invalid tests and created computer based forms and patient database.
• Employed central scheduling department to reduce staff telephone time; streamlined patient registration
and billing
• Reduced non-productive time in lab.
Advanced Reproductive Center, Rockford, Illinois.
Was one of two organizations in Rockford providing advanced infertility treatment.
Embryology Director & Andrology Supervisor, 1996 – 2004.
• Recruited and supervised all personnel working within all laboratories. Assured completion of daily
procedures; quality control and assurance, daily laboratory maintenance and inventory control. Provided
training and evaluated laboratory personnel. Prepared and evaluated protocols; created and maintained
operating procedures manuals, equipment and safety manuals. Prepared and reviewed budgets. Developed
and evaluated new assays, tests, and procedures; complied with all accreditation and regulatory standards.
Reviewed all laboratory data and results and provided quality control, sign-off for all processes and results.
Posted laboratory results to the appropriate recipient in a timely manner. Reported all abnormal tests to the
Medical Director. Reviewed and monitored testing, calibration and other functions; reviewed and monitored
process quality control systems. Arranged and provided space and materials necessary for research;
provided expertise in problem solving for research tests and procedures. Led research efforts, including
experimental design, bench work, statistical analysis and publication preparation. Provided emotional
support and ensured the physical safety of patients. Answered questions from other team members and
demonstrated a team approach. Met regularly with the Medical Director to address problems and plan
laboratory goals. Created a supportive working environment by exhibiting quality interpersonal relations
with coworkers, patients and others.

3. • Designed and established/re-established laboratories at two locations.
• Purchased, installed and maintained all laboratory equipment.
• Attained the highest ART success rate in Illinois in 1998 and 2003.
• Successfully completed CAP Accreditation.
• Continually improved laboratory operations as demonstrated with zero deficiencies cited (accreditation with
distinction) 2000 and 2002 in embryology laboratory.
• Created and maintained initial computer resources and network.
• Negotiated discount pricing with vendors and reduced costs by 20%.
• Successfully completed Board Certification 2003 (1st year of eligibility)
• Facilitated, aided and promoted Certification of Lab Assistant.
• Co-founder, organizer, presenter and moderator Embryologist Summit Meeting.
• Coordinated and arranged sale of laboratory equipment at closing.
• Designed and then computerized all forms and reports.
• Communicated, counseled, and educated medical practice physicians and staff.
• Developed and maintained all regulatory compliance/instruments of compliance with FDA, OSHA, CAP, SART
(CDC), CLIA and HIPAA.
• Successfully completed CLIA/IDPH accreditations for the Andrology Laboratory. Continually improved
laboratory operations as demonstrated with zero deficiencies or complaints.
Related Experience (Full Curriculum Vitae upon request): Microbiology, Aerobiology,
Inhalation/Reproductive/General Toxicology
Formal Education/Professional Training… Page Three
FORMAL EDUCATION
Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts: Biology Major; Chemistry Minor
Board Certification (ELD) Embryology Laboratory Director, ABB
Additional Professional Training
 Celebrating 20 Years of ART: From Cells and Techniques to Molecules and Innovation
 First International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetics • Instructor for Micromanipulation Workshop
 Symposium: Blastocyst Transfer: An Evolving Technology • ASRM Toronto, Ontario; San Antonio, TX; Denver,
CO
 Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society • Sixth Annual Symposium on In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo
Transfer
 Workshop: Infertility & Inviter Fertilization • Meeting of the American Fertility Society, Chicago, IL; Reno,
Nevada; Washington D.C.
 Meeting on the Development of Standards for Cryobanking of Human Embryos, The American Association of
Tissue Banks
 Organizer & Presenter of Human Blastocyst Summit Conference • Organizer of 2nd Annual Embryology
Summit Conference
 Contributor/Participant of 3rd Annual Embryology Summit Conference • AAB Embryology/Andrology Review
Course
 Advances in Sequential Media for ART • 7th Annual Embryologist Summit Conference with Workshop on
Vitrification
 ASRM 63rd Annual Meeting; Post Graduate Courses 10/13 & 14 • 9th Annual Embryology Summit
Conference
 "ARTs in the 21st Century," Symposium • American Society for Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting
 AAB Annual Meeting, College of Reproductive Biology • ASRM, Annual Meeting, Orlando
 Service Excellence Workshop-Customer Satisfaction 2 Year Service Excellence Leadership Briefing
 AAB Annual Meeting/Trophectoderm biopsy Workshop 2013