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Cara Christian

Cara Christian

Panama City,FL

Summary

Highly organized and dependable professional with experience in customer service, administrative support, and property management. Known for excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at maintaining a positive client experience, streamlining office operations, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Management Specialist

Independent
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • - Coordinated scheduling, vendor communications, and tenant relations for short-term and long-term rental properties.
  • - Managed invoices, rent collection, maintenance requests, and property upkeep.
  • - Maintained detailed records and improved filing systems to support seamless daily operations.

Administrative Assistant

Gulf Coast Telecom
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • - Provided clerical support including managing calendars, answering phones, and organizing files.
  • - Assisted with patient intake, document preparation, and data entry while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
  • - Maintained a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Surgical Center For Excellence
03.2015 - 05.2019
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.

Customer Service Representative

Coastal Retail & Services
01.2014 - 2016
  • - Delivered friendly and effective service to customers in person and over the phone.
  • - Resolved concerns quickly and efficiently, resulting in a 95% customer satisfaction rating.
  • - Trained new staff and supported team leaders in daily store operations.

Education

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL

Surgical Technology - undefined

Gooding Institute
Panama City, FL

High School - undefined

Bay High School
Panama City, FL
01.1998

Skills

  • - Customer Relationship Management
  • - Office Administration
  • - Calendar & Email Management
  • - Data Entry & Record Keeping
  • - Conflict Resolution
  • - Vendor Coordination
  • - Property Maintenance Oversight
  • - Time Management
  • - Microsoft Office Suite / Google Workspace

Timeline

Property Management Specialist

Independent
01.2022 - 12.2024

Administrative Assistant

Gulf Coast Telecom
01.2017 - 01.2021

Certified Surgical Technologist

Surgical Center For Excellence
03.2015 - 05.2019

Customer Service Representative

Coastal Retail & Services
01.2014 - 2016

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Gulf Coast State College

Surgical Technology - undefined

Gooding Institute

High School - undefined

Bay High School

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