CURTISSIA CARTER
Ballistic Technician
CRAWFORDVILLE,Fl
Summary
Experienced and highly skilled technician with a meticulous approach to material analysis and a strong track record of contributing to successful product development. Known for consistently improving production quality through systematic review and ongoing support. Deep understanding of experimental techniques and practical application strategies, ensuring efficient and effective outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ballistic Technician II
St. Marks Powder
Crawfordville, FL
02.2022 - Current
- Testing developmental and certified ball powder propellant designed to give desired ballistic results.
- Participates in fulfillment of contract requirement in a timely manner.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Increased collaboration between departments through effective communication and sharing of information regarding ballistic analysis.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
- Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
Chemistry Lab Technician
St Marks Powder
Crawfordville, FL
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Assist with research, experiment, and development of gunpowder through chemical process
- Test gun powder to make sure it meets standard and specifications
- Accurately enter customer/analyst results in a secured database to meet customers expectations and timely delivery
- Independently plans, prioritizes, and executes work making basic technical decisions independently
- Basic understanding of Good Laboratory Practices/Good Manufacturing Practices
- Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
- Assisted in training new employees on laboratory protocols, fostering a culture of continuous learning among staff members.
- Facilitated knowledge-sharing among colleagues by presenting research findings at internal meetings or conferences when necessary.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within routine tasks, enhancing overall efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Assisted in the troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues, leading to minimized downtime in the laboratory.
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Department of Corrections
Crawfordville, FL
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Oversee work of correctional officer who maintains safe and disciplined environment for inmates in assigned areas
- Basic knowledge of 9millimeter handgun, 12 gauge shotgun, and AR 15 rifle nomenclature
- Ensure that correctional officers are alert and diligent in performances of their duties
- Relay messages or complaints to supervisors given by inmates or staff
- Makes inspection tours or checks of inmates to eliminate contraband, and ensure sanitary conditions are being followed, and orderliness is being kept
- Completes special assignments and tasks given by superiors in correctional facility
- Prevents escapes and injuries inflicted by inmates to themselves, property, or staff
- Attend 40 hours In- Service on the job training annually to maintain certification and knowledge learned.
Neurology Monitor Technician
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, Florida
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist.
- Inform nurse of any changes with patient's heart rates and rhythms
- Admit and discharge patients
- Assist nurses with any additional task needed such as placing phone calls, faxing personal documents to different facilities, and etc
- Prepared charts for new patients
- Remove orders entered by medical staff
- Schedule consults, procedures and post-discharge follow up appointments
- Ensure confidentiality of all patient data
- Utilization of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, and CPT
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Handled numerous calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Adjusted pacemakers, AICD and loop monitors with commitment to efficiency, data quality and overall comfort of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.2023 - Current
Associate - Arts, Forensic Science
Tallahassee Community College
444 Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee, Fl, 32304 08.2015 - 05.2020
Skills
Problem-solving
System troubleshooting
Quality control
Chemical handling
Sample preparation
Certification
2020-11
First Aid/CPR Certified
2020-02
Arrhythmia Interpretation
2020-02
12-Lead ECG
2020-11
SOCE
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Arizona State University
08.2023 - Current
Ballistic Technician II
St. Marks Powder
02.2022 - Current
Chemistry Lab Technician
St Marks Powder
06.2021 - 02.2022
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Department of Corrections
06.2017 - 05.2021
Associate - Arts, Forensic Science
Tallahassee Community College
08.2015 - 05.2020
Neurology Monitor Technician
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
02.2015 - 05.2017
2020-11
First Aid/CPR Certified
2020-02
Arrhythmia Interpretation
2020-02
12-Lead ECG
2020-11
SOCE
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