BRIAN GAISER
Tijeras,NM
Summary
Enthusiastic, high energy employee with 13 years of diverse experience in Training, manufacturing, medical instrument sterilization, business management, and engineering document management. Noted for the ability to apply business acumen, verbal persuasion, and leadership skills to solve problems and effectively contribute to business objectives. Thrives in highly diverse environments and is results driven and detail oriented. Desires to work in a progressive and proactive environment where a positive attitude, teamwork, integrity and a solid work ethic are valued.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator II
Curia
Albuquerque, NM
04.2024 - Current
- Fill/Cap/Glass team member who is proficient and cross trained in all production areas
- SME and team trainer for all 3 capping rooms and seal force testing
- Maintained media qualification at highest level from 09/2024-present
- Trained and participated in fills for the small scale isolator as first group of F/C/G technicians. Trained following groups on filling activities.
- Developed and implemented work guides/training materials for A Shift team
- Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills developed in collaboration with 4272 maintenance mechanics.
- Has participated in multiple kaizan sessions resulting in successful quality of life updates for multiple support rooms.
- 100% SOP adherence
Lead Sterilization Technician
Evolution Body Piercing
Albuquerque, NM
05.2018 - 10.2023
- Team Lead who oversees training for multiple teams of Sterile Techs at two locations and one storage facility.
- Responsible for sterile processing/decontamination and quality control of thousands of medical instruments in compliance with NM Board of Body Art Practitioners, Title 16, Chapter 36, NMAC, 16.36.5.9
- Updated and Implemented multiple internal procedures and policies in adherence to 16.36.NMAC.
- Responsible for maintaining safety procedures to ensure quality and consistency is built into the sterilization process.
- Performed advanced technical maintenance of numerous medical devices (autoclaves, ultrasonic, Hydrim, etc.).
- Implementation of engineering and environmental controls and management of safety data sheets and all data entry relevant to the sterile tech position.
- Responsible for overseeing medical waste disposal.
- Supervised all cleaning and maintenance of both facilities and one storage facility on a daily/weekly/monthly basis in adherence to safety procedures.
- Oversaw all supply inventory and ordering for both studios, maintaining a 3-month inventory while maximizing the company budget through weekly reviews.
Studio manager
Good Fortune Tattoo, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Responsible for the management of the studio with a team of twelve tattoo artists.
- Responsible for all licenses, recordkeeping, data entry, artist schedules, and appointments.
- Oversaw team of four apprentices and their respective duties.
- Facility maintenance for tattoo studio and screen-printing shop next door.
- Responsible for overseeing the hazardous waste disposal.
- Event coordinator for numerous large volume events and charity fundraisers ($11K raised in one day for local youth program).
- Team Lead who oversaw all meetings and staff communication.
Night Shift Supervisor
Heading Home - Albuquerque Opportunity Center
Albuquerque, NM
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Oversaw overnight operations at a men's-only shelter with a 101-resident capacity.
- Provided practical support for current residents.
- Managed a team of rotating security guards throughout the week.
- Executed numerous administrative duties and maintained up-to-date documentation and shelter activities.
- Maintained current and former resident belongings/medications in facility storage area.
- Ensured that dorm residents exit the facility in a timely manner every morning.
- Exiting departing residents and stripping their beds/belongings.
- Maintained communication with exiting and returning staff regarding pertinent shelter activities.
- Ensured that Respite residents are able to reach any early appointments.
- Maintained all files and cabinets orderly and up-to-date.
- Strive to continuously improve processes.
Financial Associate II/QDRO Specialist III
Fidelity Investments, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Managed the 401(k) accounts of several high-level clients.
- Traveled regionally to give presentations to companies regarding their retirement benefits.
- Implemented training program and oversaw the associates chosen to help teach new hire classes.
- Helped teach new hire classes.
- Assisted with hiring/interviewing process.
- Created numerous resources for the company on a local and national level.
- Reviewed Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (divorce orders).
Educational Assistant, Special Education
Albuquerque Public Schools – Highland High School
Albuquerque, NM
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Assisted with teaching for high school students with ASD (autism spectrum disorder).
- Managed grades, IEPs, tests and school tech through computers.
- Modeled positive behavior and redirection for students.
Operations Technician
Net Medical
Albuquerque, NM
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Received medical exams (X-Rays, Ultrasounds, EKGs, Echocardiograms etc) from facilities across the nation and routed them to radiologists and cardiologists for remote diagnosing.
- Reviewed reports from radiologists and cardiologists and proofread them before sending them back to the facility.
- Maintained regular communication with facilities and doctors through phone and skype.
- Wrote copy and press releases, maintained websites and social media.
Link Builder
Sonic SEO
Albuquerque, NM
07.2011 - 11.2012
- Created and maintained HTML code.
- Maintained multiple WordPress websites.
- Wrote and edited content (blogs, web posts, copy, etc.) for clients.
- Managed client’s social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter by writing updates, interactions, stat tracking.
- Provided PC assembly and maintenance.
Education
Incomplete music theory degree -
Central Community College
01-2006
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Manufacturing
- Adaptable to change
- Safety protocols adherence
- Planning and coordination
- Public speaking
- Creative problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Production Operator II
Curia
04.2024 - Current
Lead Sterilization Technician
Evolution Body Piercing
05.2018 - 10.2023
Studio manager
Good Fortune Tattoo, Inc.
08.2016 - 04.2018
Night Shift Supervisor
Heading Home - Albuquerque Opportunity Center
01.2016 - 08.2016
Educational Assistant, Special Education
Albuquerque Public Schools – Highland High School
11.2014 - 03.2015
Operations Technician
Net Medical
03.2014 - 01.2015
Financial Associate II/QDRO Specialist III
Fidelity Investments, Inc.
01.2014 - 11.2015
Link Builder
Sonic SEO
07.2011 - 11.2012
Incomplete music theory degree -
Central Community College