Kara M. Day
Springfield,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. John’s Hospital
Springfield, IL
01.2018 - Current
- Prepare operating rooms and appropriate instrumentation prior to procedure.
- Perform accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Check supplies and equipment for proper use prior to procedure.
- Proper handling and passing of instruments to surgeon during procedure
- Enhance patient safety by maintaining sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Assist surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Complete approximately 100 procedures per month.
Warehouse Manager
O Designs USA
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Provide customer service to clients when needed.
- Process, prepare and ship orders by postal service or UPS.
- Maintain efficiency and organization of warehouse.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
BANKPAC & Grassroots Manager
Illinois Bankers Association
10.2002 - 12.2014
- Oversaw the ILLINOIS BANKPAC program to include meeting annual fundraising objectives.
- Ensured all PAC compliance/reporting requirements to state & federal agencies were met.
- Developed marketing and solicitation materials for member banks.
- Implemented annual operating budget for ILLINOIS BANKPAC.
- Planned two successful lobbying events in Springfield and Washington, D.C.
- Managed all fundraising activities during the Annual Conference & Trade Show.
- Maintained lobbyist registration, reporting and expenditures with the Secretary of State.
- Managed and developed grassroots outreach programs throughout the state.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Surgical Technology
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL12.2017
Skills
- Organized professional
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Entry
- Multitasker
- Highly dependable, fast learner and self starter
Affiliations
- National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
- Association of Surgical Technologists
- Dale Carnegie Skills for Success Course
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. John’s Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Warehouse Manager
O Designs USA
08.2015 - 08.2018
BANKPAC & Grassroots Manager
Illinois Bankers Association
10.2002 - 12.2014
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Surgical Technology
Lincoln Land Community College
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- CPR Certified
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