Alex Veve
Brandon,FL
Summary
Motivated professional with a vast history in working in the field of organ and tissue donation for transplant . Experience in talking to families, leadership, management, strong work ethics and exceptional interpersonal skills. Methodical Director with 30 years of comprehensive experience overseeing daily operations of medical processing organization. Hardworking and versatile professional well-versed in executing business strategies, preparing and implementing business plans and overseeing financial performance.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Processing
Lifelink Foundation
Tampa, FL
01.2016 - Current
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations, optimizing efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
- Recommended corrective actions to conform to quality specifications.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
- Directed processing daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Director of Operations
Lifelink Foundation
Tampa, FL
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback for growth.
- Coordinated with HR to recruit, train, and retain staff.
- Managed risk mitigation strategies across all operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, optimizing efficiency and productivity.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives for process optimization.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures.
- Set goals and expectations for direct reports using performance review process, holding staff accountable.
Processing Manager
Lifelink Foundation
Tampa, FL
10.1999 - 01.2008
- Conducted regular training sessions for new employees on processing procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between different teams for timely task execution.
- Developed strategies to reduce costs associated with processing operations.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Reviewed performance metrics to identify opportunities for process optimization.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Processed human tissue for transplantation in compliance with FDA regulations
Manager of Tissue Services
Lifelink Of Puerto Rico
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
08.1994 - 09.1999
- Assisted with surgical procedures, ensuring aseptic technique adherence.
- Prioritized patient needs in high-pressure situations for optimal care delivery.
- Collected blood samples, performing phlebotomy techniques accurately and safely.
- Monitored patients' fluid intake and output to detect fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
- Obtained specimens or samples for laboratory work.
- Prepared documents necessary for organ allocation requests from United Network for Organ Sharing.
- Monitored patient progress throughout transplant process.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to transplantation services.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases involving ethical considerations.
- Reviewed medical records to determine eligibility criteria for potential donors or recipients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure successful outcomes for patients undergoing transplants.
- Assisted in the coordination of organ donor and recipient matching processes.
- Obtained informed consent from prospective organ donors and recipients.
- Assessed donor suitability based on medical history, lifestyle habits and physical examination results.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for patients requiring specialized care or equipment during transport.
Processing Supervisor
Lifelink Foundation
Tampa, FL
06.1989 - 09.1994
- Process human tissue for Transplant
- Trained and developed new team members on operating procedures.
- Served as liaison between production floor staff and senior management.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas of improvement or optimization.
- Led safety meetings, promoting a proactive safety culture among employees.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Prepared daily production reports and tracked performance metrics.
Processing Technician
University of Miami Tissue Bank
Miami, FL
06.1986 - 05.1989
- Executed procedures for the recovery and processing of human tissue for transplant
- Ensured adherence to environmental regulations during operations.
- Collected, tested, and submitted samples according to quality control standards.
- Maintained high product quality through frequent inspections.
- Assisted in implementing new operational procedures when required.
- Ensured effective communication with supervisors on equipment status and concerns.
- Cleaned and sanitized work area regularly to maintain compliance standards.
- Maintained accurate records of production data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Interamericana
San Juan Puerto Rico06-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Universidad Interamericana
San Juan, Puerto Rico05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Universidad El Sagrado Corazon
Santurce01-1986
Skills
- Team Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Project Planning
- Supervision and leadership
- Team building
- Tissue processing for transplant
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Staff Development
- Strategic Planning
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Hiring and Retention
Certification
- Certified Tissue Bank specialist since 1989
Affiliations
- Member of the Lifelink Volunteers - Promoting Awareness of organ and tissue donation to the community
Accomplishments
- Lifelink Achievement Award 1995
- Assist in the development of a succesful Organ and Tissue program in Puerto Rico.
Timeline
Director of Processing
Lifelink Foundation
01.2016 - Current
Director of Operations
Lifelink Foundation
01.2008 - 01.2016
Processing Manager
Lifelink Foundation
10.1999 - 01.2008
Manager of Tissue Services
Lifelink Of Puerto Rico
08.1994 - 09.1999
Processing Supervisor
Lifelink Foundation
06.1989 - 09.1994
Processing Technician
University of Miami Tissue Bank
06.1986 - 05.1989
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Interamericana
Associate of Science - Nursing
Universidad Interamericana
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Universidad El Sagrado Corazon
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