Jobel Angela Barcoma
Digital Workflow Strategist for Implementation, Operations & Program Delivery
I help teams design and run practical systems that bring clarity to projects, streamline operations, and support better decision-making as they grow
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Professional Summary
I support technical and operations teams by turning complex processes into clear, usable systems that improve efficiency, consistency, and day-to-day execution.

Many organizations struggle with fragmented documentation, unclear workflows, and tools that don’t reflect how people actually work. This often leads to inefficiencies, duplicated effort, and systems that create friction instead of clarity.

My approach focuses on structure: designing workflows, SOPs, documentation frameworks, and digital systems that help teams operate more effectively and scale with confidence.

My background includes laboratory operations, research support, analytical instrumentation, quality control processes, and environmental-adjacent work in academic and energy research settings. Across these roles, I consistently gravitated toward improving how teams work — organizing data, streamlining workflows, and building systems that increase efficiency and usability.

In my NMR laboratory role, I supported spectrometer maintenance and data analysis while also developing newsletters, training materials, virtual lab tours, inventory systems, and digital workflows that enhanced research accessibility and user experience.

More recently, as the founder of Digital Blend Labs, I expanded these same skills into business operations, supporting process optimization, documentation, reporting, onboarding systems, and workflow automation for service-based teams. This experience strengthened my ability to translate complex technical processes into clear, scalable systems.

Core strengths include:
• workflow and process design
• technical documentation & SOP development
• cross-functional coordination
• digital systems & user-experience optimization
• data tracking and reporting
Competencies & Focus
Technical Operations
• User testing and digital product experimentation
• Creative problem-solving through iterative testing
• Tech savvy and quick to adapt to changing priorities
• Lab operations management across NMR, Solar Energy, and Water Quality projects
• SOP development, workflow standardization, and process improvement
Strategic Thinking
• Safety and compliance recordkeeping
• Data analysis and market research synthesis
• Cross-functional project coordination and process optimization
• Visual storytelling and stakeholder communication
• Design-thinking approach to business challenges
Career Focus
• Target roles: Program Manager, Project Coordinator, Operations Specialist, Process Improvement Specialist, Environmental/Safety Coordinator, EHS Systems Specialist
• Industries: Technology/SaaS, Renewable Energy, Construction
• Work preference: Remote/hybrid positions
Open to on-site positions in Eastern North Carolina
How I Can Help
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Technical Foundation:
  • Laboratory research and systematic data analysis
  • Scientific methodology and critical evaluation
  • Process documentation and continuous improvement mindset
  • Environmental science applications and sustainability thinking
Working Style:
  • Thrives in supportive, collaborative environments
  • Enjoys connecting individual tasks to larger organizational vision
  • Values thorough preparation and thoughtful decision-making
  • Naturally drawn to roles requiring both analytical rigor and people interaction
Experience

Guest Lecturer — Resume, LinkedIn & Career Readiness

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Communications ProgramInvited by Professor Kathryn Santuff | 2025–2026 Jobel Barcoma Career Coach Presentation.pdf Delivered guest lectures for undergraduate communications students on resume strategy, cover letter writing, and LinkedIn profile optimization Walked through real examples to show how to present experience in a clear, compelling way Shared insights on what recruiters look for and common mistakes to avoid Answered student questions and gave practical tips they could apply right away Skills: Public Speaking • Stakeholder Engagement • Knowledge Transfer • Training & Facilitation • Communication Strategy • Content Development

Team Lead & Debate Coach

Alpha Omega Carolinas RegionPhi Theta Kappa International Honor InstituteHonors Institute, UNC Chapel Hill | June 2025 Collaborated with fellow team leads to guide Honors in Action project teams Supported debate team members in developing their arguments and presentation skills Contributed to meeting documentation and organizational processes Skills: Leadership • Team Management • Strategic Planning • Mentoring • Documentation

Marketing Operations Specialist

Independent Contractor Conducted market research and competitive analysis to drive strategic decisions for real estate professionals and service-based businesses Led virtual teams and developed structured workflows that improved operational efficiency across multiple client businesses Created data-driven content strategies that increased client engagement and lead generation through analytical insights Streamlined complex project coordination and executive support, implementing technology solutions for high-level strategic initiatives Skills: Market Research • Team Leadership • Content Strategy • Project Management • Executive Support • Data Analysis • Process Optimization • Technology Implementation

NMR Laboratory Experience & Research Support
Technical Expertise
  • Managed 5 NMR Spectrometers including maintenance, cryogen filling, and quality control protocols
  • Coordinated laboratory operations between multiple user groups, minimizing equipment downtime
  • Developed technical communication materials including newsletters and virtual lab tours
  • Implemented digital process improvements during COVID-19, creating contactless workflow systems
Skills: Laboratory Operations • Technical Communication • Process Improvement • Equipment Maintenance • JotForm • Canva

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NMR Newsletter

The Associate Chair for Research of the Chemistry Department saw the posters I've been making at the NMR Lab and asked me to make one for the whole department. This poster design was posted in every door in the chemistry buildings.
Digital Sample Management System
Created a digital drop-off system where researchers select their experiment type online, submit samples, and receive results electronically - eliminating wait times and manual coordination
Virtual Tour for X-Ray Laboratory

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X-ray Laboratory virtual tour

Virtual Tour of X-ray Laboratory at the Chemistry Department Caudill Labs, UNC-Chapel Hill

Water Quality Research Analyst
UNC Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health - The Water Institute
Systematic Research Analysis
Synthesized data from 500+ peer-reviewed publications to identify global patterns in toxic metal contamination of drinking water systems.
Technical Implementation
Developed systematic review methodologies using Excel, Mendeley, and Covidence to extract meaningful insights from complex environmental health datasets.
Team Collaboration
Collaborated with research teams to validate findings and maintain rigorous quality standards throughout multi-phase data collection, analysis, and translation into actionable public health recommendations
Skills: Systematic Review • Data Synthesis • Environmental Health Analysis • Research Methodology • Quality Assurance • Technical Presentations

Environmental Health Perspectives

Occurrence of Lead and Other Toxic Metals Derived from Drinking-Water Systems in Three West African Countries | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 129, No. 4

Background: Exposure to toxic metals (TMs) such as lead can cause lifelong neurodevelopmental impairment and other adverse outcomes. TMs enter drinking water from human activity, geogenic contamination, and corrosion of water system components. Several studies report TM contamination in piped systems and private wells in high-income countries (HICs). However, few robust studies report on TM contamination in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Objectives: We characterized the occurrence a

Solar Energy Spectroscopy Laboratory Research Assistant
UNC AMPED Solar Fuels, DOE Energy Frontier Research Center
  • Supported diverse solar energy research projects and strategic initiatives within DOE-funded research center operations
  • Maintained comprehensive safety compliance protocols and chemical inventory management systems per federal research standards
  • Developed instrumentation protocols and created training materials for specialized solar energy equipment and procedures
  • Managed research database of 800+ publications using EndNote and Mendeley for systematic knowledge management
Skills: Laboratory Operations • Safety Compliance • Protocol Development • Database Management • Training Materials • Research Support
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry with Environmental Science and Studies Minor
Notable Projects & Programs:
  • Environmental Consulting: Capstone project collaborating with Town of Belhaven, NC on environmental problem analysis and solutions
  • Computational Skills Development: CAP Summer Boot Camp covering foundations of Linux, Git/GitHub, Python, and data science tools
  • Research Experience: AMPED Solar Fuels EFRC research intern supporting UV-Vis and Laser Spectroscopy projects
Cape Fear Community College
Associate of Science - AS
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society with local chapter and regional leadership positions
    (Historian, VP of Scholarship, Executive Assistant to the President, Regional President)
  • Student Representative: Judicial Board Committee, Financial Aid Committee, and SACSCOC accreditation process
  • Academic Aide for Students with Disabilities and Laboratory Assistant for Science Department

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Project Management & Leadership ⭐ Career Essentials in Project Management by Microsoft and LinkedIn - Microsoft & LinkedIn (Mar 2025) Project Management Foundations - PMI (Feb 2025) Project Management Skills for Leaders - PMI (Nov 2024) Managing Project Stakeholders - PMI (Feb 2025) Project Management Foundations: Communication - PMI (Feb 2025) Project Management Foundations: Ethics - PMI (Feb 2025) Project Management Foundations: Requirements - PMI (Feb 2025) Project Management Foundations: Risk - PMI (Feb 2025) Project Management Foundations: Schedules - PMI (Feb 2025) Project Management Foundations: Teams - PMI (Feb 2025) Project Management Foundations: Budgets - PMI (Feb 2025) Managing Projects with Microsoft 365 - PMI (Mar 2025) Artificial Intelligence & Technology ⭐ Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn - Microsoft & LinkedIn (Feb 2025) Building a Generative AI Tech Strategy - LinkedIn (Feb 2025) Building a Responsible AI Program: Context, Culture, Content, and Commitment - LinkedIn (Feb 2025) Building in Azure AI Foundry (Formerly Azure AI Studio) - LinkedIn (Feb 2025) Ethics in the Age of Generative AI - PMI (Feb 2025) Exploring AIOps - LinkedIn (Feb 2025) Generative AI Approaches to Business Challenges - LinkedIn (Feb 2025) Generative AI: The Evolution of Thoughtful Online Search - LinkedIn (Feb 2025) Learning Microsoft 365 Copilot and Business Chat - LinkedIn (Feb 2025) Scaling Generative AI: Building a Strategy for Adoption and Expansion - PMI (Feb 2025) Streamlining Your Work with Microsoft Copilot - LinkedIn (Feb 2025) The Manager's Guide to Career Conversations in the Age of AI - LinkedIn (Feb 2025) Understanding Generative AI in Cloud Computing: Services and Use Cases - LinkedIn (Feb 2025) A Practical Guide to Upskilling Your Organization on AI - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) AI Essentials for Marketers - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) AI and the Future of Work: Workflows and Modern Tools for Tech Leaders - PMI (Jan 2025) ⭐ Become an AI-Powered Learning and Development Professional - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Build AI Literacy in Your Organization as a Business Leader - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Generative AI for Business Leaders - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Generative AI for Digital Marketers - PMI (Jan 2025) Generative AI in Learning and Development - HRCI (Jan 2025) Generative AI vs. Traditional AI - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Generative AI: Introduction to Large Language Models - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) How to Generate Marketing Leads with AI - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) How to Keep Your Team on the Bleeding Edge of AI Innovation - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) How to Turn AI from a Buzz Word to a Business Tool - PMI (Jan 2025) How to use ChatGPT for Content Creation - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (2023) - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Leading Responsible AI in Organizations - PMI (Jan 2025) Nano Tips for Using ChatGPT for Marketers with Ross Simmonds - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Nano Tips for Using Generative AI Tools for Better Marketing Outcomes with Joanna Yung - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Using Gen AI to Develop Personalized Learning Plans - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) What Is Generative AI? - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) ⭐ Become an AI-Powered Manager - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Communication & Leadership ⭐ Essential Business Communication Skills Professional Certificate by LinkedIn Learning - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) ⭐ Human Skills for Managers Professional Certificate by LinkedIn Learning - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) ⭐ Public Speaking Skills Professional Certificate by Toastmasters International - Toastmasters (Dec 2024) ⭐ Succeeding as a New Manager Professional Certificate by LinkedIn Learning - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues - PMI (Jan 2025) Communicating with Emotional Intelligence - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Confident Communication for Introverts - PMI (Jan 2025) Conflict Resolution Foundations - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Developing a Feedback Mindset to Accelerate Your Career - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Digital Body Language - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Effective Listening - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Human Leadership - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Influencing Others - PMI (Jan 2025) Leading and Motivating People with Different Personalities - PMI (Jan 2025) Leading with Stability during Times of Change and Disruption - PMI (Jan 2025) Talking About Mental Health as a Leader - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) How to Think Strategically - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Body Language for Leaders and Managers - PMI (Dec 2024) Coaching and Developing Employees - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Communication Skills for Modern Management - PMI (Dec 2024) Developing Your Emotional Intelligence - PMI (Dec 2024) Establishing Credibility as a Speaker - PMI (Dec 2024) Influence Skills for Leaders and Managers - PMI (Dec 2024) Leading with Emotional Intelligence - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Making the Move from Individual Contributor to Manager - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Presenting Technical Information with Stories - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Public Speaking Foundations - PMI (Dec 2024) Skills for Your First 90 Days as a New Manager - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Writing and Delivering Speeches - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Communicating with Confidence - LinkedIn (Mar 2024) Marketing & Content Strategy Email Marketing: Strategy and Optimization - LinkedIn (Mar 2025) Creating and Managing a YouTube Channel - LinkedIn (Mar 2025) Marketing Foundations - PMI (Feb 2025) Marketing: How to Use High-Impact Storytelling - PMI (Feb 2025) Social Media Marketing: Strategy and Optimization - LinkedIn (Feb 2025) Content Marketing Foundations - LinkedIn (Nov 2024) Content Marketing: Newsletters - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Content Marketing: ROI - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Building an Integrated Online Marketing Plan - PMI (Dec 2024) How to Build Visual Content Marketing Strategies - PMI (Dec 2024) Social Media Marketing for Small Business - PMI (Nov 2024) Social Media Video for Business and Marketing - LinkedIn (Nov 2024) Digital Marketing Foundations - LinkedIn (Jan 2024) Social Media Marketing Strategy: TikTok and Instagram Reels - LinkedIn (Jan 2024) Social Media Stories: Creative Strategies and Tips - LinkedIn (Jan 2024) Content Marketing - HubSpot Academy (Aug 2022) Business Development & Sales Asking Great Sales Questions - LinkedIn (Mar 2025) Business Development: Strategic Planning - LinkedIn (Mar 2025) Sales Management Foundations - LinkedIn (Mar 2025) Serving Customers in a Continuously Changing World - LinkedIn (Mar 2025) Building Rapport with Customers - LinkedIn (Jan 2022) Operations, Process Management, & Technical Skills Collaborating with Microsoft 365 - LinkedIn (Mar 2025) Optimizing Your Work with Microsoft 365 - LinkedIn (Mar 2025) Finance Foundations - LinkedIn (Mar 2025) Lean Accounting Foundations - LinkedIn (Mar 2025) Operations Management Foundations - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Operations Management Foundations - PMI (Jan 2025) Change Management Foundations - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Foundations of Performance Management - PMI (Dec 2024) Easy Excel Basics for Beginners - Get Started with Excel - Udemy (Sep 2018) Financial Proficiency for Young Adults - Udemy Design & Creative Color for Design and Art - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Creating Inclusive Content - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Graphic Design Foundations: Ideas, Concepts, and Form - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Graphic Design Foundations: Layout and Composition - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Graphic Design Foundations: Typography - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Introduction to Graphic Design: Concepts - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Working with Inclusive Imagery - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Real Estate & Photography Learning Real Estate Photography - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Real Estate Photography: Bathrooms - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Real Estate Photography: Exterior at Twilight - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Real Estate Photography: Kitchens - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Real Estate Photography: Marketing Pricing and Client Relations - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Diversity & Inclusion + Personal Development & Wellness Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging - HRCI (Dec 2024) Driving Employee Engagement as a People Manager - LinkedIn (Dec 2024) Managing Anxiety in the Workplace - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Why Trust Matters with Rachel Botsman - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Writing Email - LinkedIn (Jan 2025) Enhancing Resilience - LinkedIn (Dec 2020) Managing Stress for Positive Change - LinkedIn (Dec 2020) Building Resilience - LinkedIn (Jul 2020) Critical Thinking - LinkedIn (Jul 2020) Developing Your Emotional Intelligence - LinkedIn (Jul 2020) Honor Society & Academic Five Star Competitive Edge - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International (Jan 2015) 5 Star Competitive Edge - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International Total: 134+ Certifications ⭐ Professional Certificate Programs: comprehensive multi-course programs

Achievements & Volunteer Experience
Recognition & Awards:
Third Place Winner
International Pin Design Competition, Phi Theta Kappa Catalyst - Creative design reflecting Centennial Celebration theme
Duke Energy Scholarship Recipient
Academic merit scholarship for STEM studies
Best Website Award
PTK Alpha Chi Sigma Chapter Historian, Carolinas Regional Awards
Leadership and Service:
Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Omega Alumni Association: Member and Communications Officer ensuring seamless organizational communication and member engagement
AO Mentor/Team Lead at Regional Events: Supporting student leadership development and academic excellence initiatives across regional chapters
Carolinas Region President, Phi Theta Kappa: Led regional operations and strategic initiatives across multi-state honor society chapters
Community Service: Habitat for Humanity (9+ years), Work on Wilmington (2+ years)
Projects

AI Email Inbox Manager

What are AI Agents? > AI built into workflows, has predetermined instructions and tasks and works through the workflow created Goal:To automate and simplify email management by leveraging AI to categorize, prioritize, and route emails efficiently, reducing manual effort and helping users stay organized. Tools & Integrations Used: Relay (for building automations and workflows) Gmail (as the email source) Slack (for notifications and alerts) OpenAI (for AI-powered email categorization and draft responses) Description:I built an AI-powered Email Inbox Manager using Relay’s no-code automation platform. The system connects to Gmail to receive emails, uses OpenAI’s language model to analyze and categorize messages, and then sorts them into the right folders or priority levels. Important or urgent emails trigger instant Slack notifications to keep users updated in real time. Custom workflows ensure emails are processed accurately and consistently. The system sorts emails into folders based on content and priority, reducing manual sorting and helping users stay organized. This project demonstrates my ability to design workflow automations, integrate multiple tools, and apply AI for practical productivity enhancement.

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Research on Combining Market Research, Renewable Energy, and Real Estate

Synthesizing peer-reviewed research on renewable energy job market trends, combining market research methodologies with real estate industry insights to identify emerging opportunities

Continuous Learning Initiatives
Professional Development & Market Research Training
  • Completed targeted industry training in market research methodologies, data analysis techniques, and digital marketing analytics to build expertise in commercial market evaluation
  • Actively participate in research and analytics professional communities, staying current on industry trends, tools, and best practices for market intelligence gathering
Technical Skills Development & Process Optimization
  • Demonstrated rapid skill acquisition by mastering analytical and project management platforms (Notion, Slack, Trello, ClickUp, Airtable, and many SaaS tools) to build systematic research workflows and data organization processes
  • Achieved proficiency in research presentation tools and data visualization software, delivering polished reports and actionable market insights for stakeholders.
  • Self-directed learning in research automation, data collection optimization, and analytical process improvement
  • Cross-Industry Skills Translation: Exploring how analytical chemistry backgrounds translate to process engineering, technical research, and market analysis roles