BARBARA PALOMINO
Cocoa,FL
Summary
Sterile Processing Technician student at Concorde Career Institute with strong knowledge of sterilization standards, infection control, and surgical instrument handling. Currently learning through coursework and lab simulations, and eager to apply skills in a healthcare setting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificate
1
1
Associates Degree- Business Administration
Work History
Sterile Processing Student
Concorde Career Institute
05.2025 - Current
- Practicing identification, inspection, and assembly of surgical instruments in lab settings
- Studying sterilization techniques including steam, gas, and chemical methods
- Learned infection prevention, aseptic technique, and PPE protocols
- Learned medical terminology relevant to sterile processing and surgery
Enforcement Officer
MIAMI DADE COUNTY
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Audit title transactions for all 25 Miami Dade County private Auto Tag agencies, utilize FRVIS to verify transactions and Issue citations to violators of Miami Dade Ordinances
- Adhere to the FSHMV manual & Florida Statutes to audit title transactions and provide the agencies with feedback
- Maintained detailed records of investigations, actions taken, and outcomes achieved for future reference and analysis
- Operate county vehicle to conduct external audits at all private Auto Tag agencies to educate and correct constant errors while verifying agency fees
Senior Tax Record Specialist
MIAMI DADE COUNTY
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Audit title transactions for all 25 Miami Dade County private Auto Tag agencies for fraud and noncompliance
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies
- Serve as liaison between the state of Florida and private agencies to meet certain deadlines
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
Tax Record Specialist 2
MIAMI DADE COUNTY
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Renewed, replaced and issued duplicate registrations as well as plates and disabled parking permits
- Oversaw high volume cash and check transactions, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with financial procedures.
- Processed Florida, out of state title transfers and conducted research on FRVIS for recorded liens, stops, customer history and lost in transit transactions
- Created new Local Business Tax licenses and Issued municipal licenses to contractors while verifying state licenses
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
NORTH ASSET CAPITAL LLC
05.2013 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with management in the recruitment and onboarding process, including scheduling interviews and performing reference checks for prospective candidates.
- Completed process of leasing apartments, showing vacancies, screening applicants and move ins
- Managed over 60 different vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
- Ensured that all invoices were approved, entered and paid using Quick Books, Excel and other programs
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05-2025
High School Diploma -
South Miami Senior High School
Miami, FL01.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint,Outlook)
- Platforms (Microsoft Teams, Gmail, Adobe Acrobat, Quickbooks, Frvis, Taxys, Appfolio)
- Safety and compliance knowledge (OSHA, CDC, ANSI and AAMI Standards)
- Data Entry and Inventory Management
- Understanding Of Confidentiality Protocols and Data Protection
- Surgical instrument identification
- Sterilization processes (theory)
- Instrument packaging basics
Certification
- Certified Florida Collector Assistant Certificate , Miami Dade County, Miami, FL, 01/01/24
- Bookkeeping & Quickbooks Certificate , Miami Dade College, Miami, FL, 01/01/15
Timeline
Sterile Processing Student
Concorde Career Institute
05.2025 - Current
Enforcement Officer
MIAMI DADE COUNTY
01.2023 - 01.2025
Senior Tax Record Specialist
MIAMI DADE COUNTY
06.2022 - 01.2023
Tax Record Specialist 2
MIAMI DADE COUNTY
10.2020 - 06.2022
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
NORTH ASSET CAPITAL LLC
05.2013 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
South Miami Senior High School
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Miami Dade College
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