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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Allison Pfarrer

Allison Pfarrer

Santa Barbara,CA
"We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our bodies."
Gandhi

Summary

Entry-level Nurse, eager to positively contribute to the Cottage Hospital health care team. A dynamic new graduate Nurse with a loyal and dedicated work ethic who is an adaptable, team collaborator, with exceptional communication and time management skills. Proven track record in enhancing client satisfaction and streamlining complex operations. A detail-oriented and critical thinker, adept at coordinating action in fast paced atmospheres and managing schedules to ensure successful outcomes. Committed to fostering an effective team environment and providing high-quality, safe patient care.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
6
6

Certifications

13
13

Professional References

Work History

Personal Assistant

Santa Barbara Custom Painting
12.2023 - Current


  • Improve time management of through prioritization and organization.
  • Facilitate smooth office operations.
  • Serve as first point of contact, ensuring prompt responses and directing inquiries appropriately.
  • Respond to emails to facilitate communication.
  • Enhance client satisfaction, arrange client meetings and follow up on actions.
  • Oversee calendars and coordinate appointments.
  • Assist in the preparation of invoices and reports.
  • Maintain appropriate filing of documentation.
  • Keep detailed track of supplies, inventory and schedules.
  • Contribute to a positive work environment through professional demeanor and interpersonal skills.
  • Participate in team meetings and staff training sessions.
  • Support team in achieving goals by anticipating needs and addressing concerns.
  • Monitor expenses, maintaining access to records.
  • Streamline invoice processing to ensure timely payments, collaborated with finance personnel.
  • Facilitate project completion, and coordinate with teams to meet deadlines.
  • Reinforce brand consistency, oversee updates to company website.

Personal Assistant

Tradition Surf Company
02.2011 - 01.2024
  • Reinforced brand consistency, updates to website and photography for social media.
  • Oversaw calendars and coordinated paddle boarding events.
  • Coordinated events with attention to detail ensuring success.
  • Managed travel including accommodations and itineraries.
  • Bolstered decision-making, conducting research on potential ventures.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment.
  • Boosted team morale, organized activities that fostered positive work environment.
  • Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
  • Improved time management through prioritization and organization.
  • Served as point of contact for clients and vendors ensuring prompt responses and directing inquiries.
  • Responded to emails and correspondence to facilitate communication.
  • Provided services, such as errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and transportation.
  • Accomplished deadlines by assisting with paddle board manufacturing and hand painting as required.
  • Provided research on projects, leading to informed decisions.
  • Maintained filing and documentation.
  • Monitored expenses, maintaining access to records.
  • Kept track of supplies and maintenance inventory.
  • Facilitated office operations by managing supplies inventory and overseeing client's special requests.

Education

Associates Degree - Associates Degree in Nursing

Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA
05-2025
  • Honoree of summa cum laude
  • Dean's List GPA 4.0
  • Class Representative
  • NURSING AWARD- for, "whom the faculty deem deserving by demonstrating a talent for positivity, humor, and the capacity of making those around him/her comfortable in a genuine and caring manner. And, at the same time, demonstrate excellence in clinical skills, ability to apply nursing principals and problem solving in a respectful and competent manner." The selection of this scholarship is under discretion of the Director of Nursing
  • Scholarship Recipient
  • Student Nurses Association

Associate of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA
05-2023
  • Honoree of summa cum laude
  • Dean's List GPA 4.0
  • Scholarship Recipient

Skills

  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strong work ethic
  • Dedicated team player
  • Team collaboration
  • Flexible schedule
  • Client education and relations
  • Strong communication skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Detail-oriented mindset
  • Commitment to quality and service
  • Administrative support
  • Schedule management
  • Swift Water Rescue
  • Wilderness Rescue

Accomplishments

  • 30+ years in customer and client relations
  • 15+ years in Food Service - Managed high volumes while maintaining fine dining quality service.
  • 6+ years of ABA (Advanced Behavioral Analysis) training
  • Swiftwater Rescue Operations - Managed high-intensity environments while maintaining personal and victim safety
  • Wilderness Rescue Operations - Utilized critical thinking skills in high-risk environments with limited resources
  • Supervised teams of staff members and clients.
  • Optician's assistant experience
  • Medical device manufacturing (optical lenses)
  • Paddleboard manufacturing (fiber glassing and hand-painting)

Certification

Certifications

RN- New Graduate Registered Nurse- ATT number pending

CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

BLS- Basic Life Support

ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support

ASLS- Advanced Stroke Life Support

NIHSS- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale

References

Emily Bryant- ICU- emilybryant@establishmentlabs.com- (805) 542-0559

Christopher Bates- Owner of Santa Barbara Custom Painting- owner@santabarbaracustompainting.com- (805) 431-4200

Mary Sullivan- Director of SBCC Nursing- mtsullivan@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 272-5117

Linda Macias- Assistant Director SBCC Nursing- lemacias@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 452-2265

Sharon Callis- Lab coordinator SBCC Nursing- smwagnercall@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 205-4484

Kimberly Jordan- Professor SBCC Nursing- kjordan@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 236- 8404

Grace Greaney- Professor SBCC Nursing- gkhatcherian@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 708-8238

Ayman Aman- Professor SBCC Nursing- mymoonvet2003@yahoo.com

Patrick Jansen ICU- phjansen@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 453-2783

Carl Ilanos ICU- (805) 450-1618

Spencer Plante ICU- sgplante@pipeline.sbcc.edu- (805) 698-1681

Kaydie Carr ED- kaydiecarr@gmail.com- (530) 386-1074

Michelle Boonthawesuk RT- michelleb_518@yahoo.com- (818) 667-9519



Work Availability

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sunday
morning
afternoon
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Timeline

Personal Assistant - Santa Barbara Custom Painting
12.2023 - Current
Personal Assistant - Tradition Surf Company
02.2011 - 01.2024
Santa Barbara City College - Associates Degree, Associates Degree in Nursing
Santa Barbara City College - Associate of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Allison Pfarrer