ALEXANDRA GARCIA

Surgical Technologist / SPD & Materials
ABQ Orthopedics – Albuquerque, NM | July 2023 – Present

• Serve as the primary Surgical Technologist assisting in sports medicine, total joint, podiatry, and pain management procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and patient safety in every case.
• Collaborate closely within a small, high-functioning team of two surgical techs and one OR nurse to support efficient surgical flow and positive patient outcomes.
• Sterile Processing Department (SPD) functions, including instrument sterilization, set assembly, and quality control to maintain compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee materials maintaining accurate inventory levels and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely availability of instruments and implants.
• Currently training as a Surgical First Assistant, providing direct intraoperative support to surgeons across most procedures.
• Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to efficient, safe, and high-quality patient care.

• Collaborate closely with surgical teams to ensure sterile environments and patient safety, demonstrating strong teamwork and attention to detail.
• Maintain surgical instruments with precision, ensuring all tools are accounted for and functioning, which contributes to successful surgical outcomes.
• Efficiently prepare operating rooms, resulting in reduced setup times and increased efficiency for surgical procedures.
• Regularly monitor and manage surgical supplies, ensuring optimal inventory levels and preventing shortages or delays in procedures.

• Led MAC brand initiatives at Dillard's, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales growth through strategic marketing and team collaboration.
• Executed strategic brand campaigns at Dillard's for MAC, delivering measurable improvements in market presence and customer satisfaction.
• Fostered teamwork to streamline MAC brand operations at Dillard's, optimizing internal processes and driving sales growth.

• Drove brand development, maintenance and optimization while working closely with sales workforce to effectively align products with consumer demands.
• Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
• Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
• Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
• Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.