Carisa Kessler
Golden,CO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. True critical thinker who works well as part of team. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Director
Alpine Volleyball Academy
Broomfield, CO
01.2017 - 07.2024
- Managed a yearly six-figure budget, driving revenue and bringing in new clients.
- Company-wide communication and scheduling with employees and clients, both in-house and externally.
- Responsible for hiring and managing staff and teams of coaches.
- Designed and implemented specialized athletic training programs.
- Coordinated, booked, and managed travel for groups of up to 160 people.
Biomedical Engineer I - Virtual Surgical Planning
Medical Modeling Inc.
Golden, CO
04.2012 - 12.2013
- Led online web meetings with surgeons using 3D software to virtually plan orthognathic surgeries, while collaborating to develop custom splints and guides to meet surgical needs.
- Created 3D models and performed production printing using FDA-approved materials for surgeries.
- Used software to analyze CT/CBCT data, editing and creating new 3D models and 2D drawings, including Magics 3D design software and Mimics 3D design software.
- Worked with a team of other engineers and designers on a daily basis to create custom solutions for surgeons.
- Team lead of post-operative studies - utilized time management skills and applicable resources, analyzed and documented post-operative movements relative to the planned surgical movements, and generated reports and presented findings.
- Initiated the production process of surgical guides and operated additive manufacturing machines.
- Attended surgical technique and cadaver courses on orthognathic surgeries and assisted with technical sales at medical conferences.
- Worked with external medical device representatives to improve surgical devices and better meet surgeon needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
12.2012
Pre-Physical Therapy
University of Colorado
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Project Management
- Records Maintenance
- Positive Attitude
Computing
- Extensive experience Windows and MacOS Operating Systems, Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Skilled in Mimics, Magics, Dolphin Imaging, SimPlant, Solidworks and Solidworks Simulation Software
Affiliations
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
- NCAA Division II Volleyball Athlete
- Won NCVF National Volleyball Championships 2011
Timeline
Founder and Director
Alpine Volleyball Academy
01.2017 - 07.2024
Biomedical Engineer I - Virtual Surgical Planning
Medical Modeling Inc.
04.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Pre-Physical Therapy
University of Colorado
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