Andromeda Haack
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist experienced in fast-paced hospital settings, specializing in sterile field management, surgical instrumentation, and procedural coordination. Proven ability to lead workflow during complex cases, communicate effectively with physicians and staff, and maintain meticulous documentation. Seeking to leverage clinical and logistical expertise in a tissue recovery coordination role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Providence St. Vincent
Portland, OR
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining sterile environments and preparing surgical instruments for procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to ensure efficient workflow during surgeries.
- Trained new staff on sterile techniques, instrument handling, and operational protocols.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Improved inventory management processes for surgical supplies and instruments.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Executive Assistant
Lifelong Wealth Management Group
Lake Oswego, OR
05.2022 - 2023
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, enhancing interdepartmental collaboration and efficiency.
- Answered clients' questions regarding details of financial plans and strategies and explained data in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated client meetings with comprehensive investment strategy planning.
- Compiled, recorded and evaluated personal and financial data to verify completeness and accuracy using computer system to complete eligibility screening.
- Received and posted payments to financial portfolio accounts.
- Reviewed client documentation and contracts for discrepancies and mistakes.
- Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
- Followed proper accounting and bookkeeping procedures to support audits.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Met with clients to facilitate budget management and financial guidance.
- Consulted with clients to assess and meet short- and long-term financial goal.
- Partnered with Charles Schwab to advise high net worth customers regarding investments and funding financial portfolios
- Coordinated scheduling and calendar management for executives, ensuring optimal time allocation and productivity.
Leasing Manager
Trinity Property Consultants
Beaverton, OR
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Received, checked and processed applications for new leases.
- Collaborated with property managers to keep units ready for new tenants and oversee smooth moves.
- Marketed and advertised vacancies on media and advert channels to attract potential tenants.
- Ran background checks on potential tenants to evaluate criminal records and credit statuses.
- Wrote and filed reports each day on current leasing activities.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintenance and administration of various properties.
- Showed tenants around properties, highlighting features and redirecting concerns to capture interest.
- Conducted surveys of property market to obtain information on current trends.
- Assisted property owners in locating tenants to lease or rent available space.
- Managed day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management.
- Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties, using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
- Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments.
Receptionist Administrator
The Movement Park
Hillsboro, OR
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Handled diverse needs for clients in-person, by phone or through email.
- Displayed professional standards at reception desk to impress visitors.
- Maintained office supply inventory and placed orders to meet demand.
- Coordinated appointment calendar and balanced schedules to promote optimal productivity.
- Managed office cleaning and sanitizing to comply with infection control protocols.
- Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
- Screened visitors and directed to specific location for office safety.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Hillsboro School District
Hillsboro, OR
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students age 6 to 12.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Monitored students' progress in skill and personal behavioral development and reported on findings to teachers and parents.
- Promoted compliance with Oregon IEP standards in both curriculum development and classroom operations.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Spa Director
Planet Beach Franchising
Hillsboro, OR
11.2010 - 07.2015
- Educated new employees on proper facility procedures and policies, following Oregon policies.
- Anticipated spa and salon guest concerns and addressed problems quickly and to satisfaction of patrons.
- Interacted with customers, completed transactions and maintained work areas according to relevant professional standards and codes.
- Documented client records and information.
- Hired, led and provided performance management for spa employees.
- Restocked work areas with new supplies and merchandized product sales area.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Oregon Real Estate Licensing
Portland Community College
Portland, ORAssociate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
Portland, OR10.2024
High School Diploma -
Glencoe High School
Hillsboro, OR06.2009
Skills
- Supply Coordination
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Wound closure techniques
- Electronic charting
- Basic life support
- Maintenance Oversight
- Client Relations
- Monthly Fee and Payment Collection
- Funding financial portfolios
- Creating accounts/ filling out forms with Veo One -TD Ameritrade
- Sale and Rental Recordkeeping
- Performance Assessment
- Local and State Laws
- Administrative Leadership
- Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft, Outlook, Yardi, Entrata, TD Ameritrade, Advyzon
- Administrative Support Specialist
- Data Confidentiality
- Reporting and Documentation
- Business Correspondence
- Data Entry
- Administrative Oversight
- Supply Ordering
- Document Filing and Retrieval
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Administrative Policies
- Meeting Scheduling
- Strategic Planning and Review
- Aseptic Techniques
- Transporting patients
- Preparing for surgeries
- Collecting medical specimens
- Surgical Assistance
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Specimen Collection
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Equipment set up and operation
- HIPAA proficiency
- Electronic Charting
- Passing surgical tools
- Organizational abilities
- OB/GYN procedures
- Workplace Safety
- Equipment set up
- Dressing wounds
- Aseptic techniques
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Infection control protocols
- Instrument preparation
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- Basic Life Support (BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Interests
- Avid Reader
- Gardening
- Baking
- Camping
Certified Oregon Notary
- Certified Notary in Oregon
- Completing notarial certificates on all documents
- Administrating Oaths
- Bearing witness to documents/ items
Education and Training
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Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Providence St. Vincent
09.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant
Lifelong Wealth Management Group
05.2022 - 2023
Leasing Manager
Trinity Property Consultants
08.2021 - 05.2022
Paraeducator, Special Education
Hillsboro School District
01.2020 - 07.2020
Receptionist Administrator
The Movement Park
12.2018 - 07.2021
Spa Director
Planet Beach Franchising
11.2010 - 07.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
Some College (No Degree) - Oregon Real Estate Licensing
Portland Community College
High School Diploma -
Glencoe High School