Leader in clinical operations with strength in inventory control, quality management, and safety compliance across surgical and manufacturing environments. Builds reliable workflows, trains staff, enforces procedures, and uses data to identify issues and support steady performance.
Overview
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Certification
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22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist II
Shriner's Childrens Hospital
Dayton, OH
05.2026 - Current
Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and the personnel involved in the procedure.
Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
Prepared patients for surgery by positioning them on the operating table and ensuring sterile surgical drapes were applied to prevent exposure.
Monitored and maintained inventory levels of medical supplies to ensure availability during procedures.
Organized and maintained a clean working environment in the OR by efficiently cleaning, stocking supplies, and arranging equipment carts.
FRONT LINE LEAD
Abbott
Tipp City, OH
06.2025 - 05.2026
Directed team activities to achieve production targets while ensuring safe work practices.
Motivated team members through strong leadership and consistent support.
Established clear communication channels to enhance coordination and streamline workflow.
Monitored employee performance and provided timely feedback to address issues effectively.
Applied safety and environmental procedures to support compliant operations.
Maintained compliance with safety standards across daily operations.
Contributed to development and implementation of improvement strategies.
Used problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts and maintain team focus.
Monitored products during assembly operations while completing rotating task assignments.
CLINICAL MANUFACTURING MANAGER
Solvita/Community Tissue Services
Dayton, OH
06.2019 - 04.2025
Direct staff of 80 and support daily workforce operations.
Analyze production standards and KPI data to guide performance improvement.
Develop, revise, and enforce standard operating procedures, manufacturing procedures, quality controls, planned deviation controls, and safety requirements.
Partnered with R&D, Facilities, Clinical Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Distribution to optimize manufacturing flow and enhance cross-departmental collaboration.
Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges.
Established KPIs to measure plant performance and ensure goals were met or exceeded.
Developed and implemented production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing operational reports to identify and resolve production issues effectively.
Managed tissue donor medical records, staff records, procedure rollouts, policy changes, payroll reporting, and corrective action tracking to ensure compliance and operational continuity.
Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable laws governing workplace safety procedures.
Project management with senior leadership and third-party affiliates to collaborate on new projects.
TISSUE RECOVERY COORDINATOR III LEAD TRAINER/SUPERVISOR
LifeCenter-Northwest
, US
08.2011 - 06.2019
Directed training programs for recovery, aseptic technique, case activation, and donor screening, enhancing team proficiency.
Developed training materials for new hires and current staff to align with processor updates and operational requirements.
Led case activation review by assessing medical histories and charts for donor suitability.
Coordinated communication among hospitals, coroners, ME offices, funeral homes, transportation, and referral partners to ensure successful completion of tissue donor cases.
Oversaw sterile field practices and maintained sterile conditions while supervising four teams of 3-4, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Guided junior staff in safe handling of sensitive tissue recovery materials. on safe handling of sensitive tissue recovery materials.
Controlled supply inventory, monitored outdates, secured medical records from hospitals, and uploaded lab and autopsy documentation.
Performed blood collection for serology, toxicology, and archive sample processing.
Maintained complete medical documentation for collected donor tissues.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Big Sky Surgery Center
Missoula, MT
03.2005 - 08.2011
Assisted surgeons in the operating room by preparing and passing instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgery.
Assisted in orthopedic, ENT, gynecology, and general surgery procedures to support the surgical team and patient outcomes.
Facilitated effective wound closure techniques using suturing, stapling, gluing, and taping to optimize patient recovery.
Prepared patients for surgery by positioning, attaching monitors, and prepping the patients.
Maintained sterile field during ambulatory procedures in a surgery center setting.
Maintained an organized operating room environment by cleaning, stocking supplies, and arranging equipment carts to support surgical efficiency.
Certified Surgical Technologist II at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center - West CampusCertified Surgical Technologist II at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center - West Campus