Kari Ann Shearer
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs while achieving organizational goals. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Adept at improving company safety policies, educating workers and resolving problems with a proactive approach. Proficient in OSHA guidelines for healthcare environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Vitalant
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinate Vitalant's EHS program for Pittsburgh in the Northeast Division
- Northeast Division achieved 1st place 3 years in a row for the CSIC Chairman's Award in recognition of outstanding safety performance
- Reduced accident rates through development and implementation of effective safety training programs
- Maintain working knowledge of pertinent Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Vitalant safety SOPs, and applicable state regulations
Donor Care Manager
Vitalant, Formally Central Blood Bank
08.2018 - Current
- Hires, trains, manages and evaluates collection staff and supervisors to ensure employees continually perform at expected levels to meet departmental goals and objectives
- Work closely with Donor Recruitment, Laboratory, Hospital Service Leadership in preventing and/or addressing collection and recruitment related problems
- Direct management of collection sites to adhere to Standard Operation Procedures, FDA, AABB, and OSHA regulations
- Assist with collection site and mobile operation budgets and implement ongoing strategies to integrate organizational resources to best meet donor and customer needs in a fiscally responsible manner
Donor Services Manager
Central Blood Bank
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Responsible for management of multiple collection sites including Community Donor Centers and Mobile Operations to ensure achievement of core corporate goals of Central Blood Bank
- Direct supervision of collection sites to adhere to Standard Operation Procedures, FDA, AABB, and OSHA regulations
- Promote Six Sigma philosophy and implement control plans to achieve sustainable results
- Develop comprehensive goals, objectives and annual plans for operational development
Collection Supervisor II - Apheresis Office Backup
Central Blood Bank
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Provide direction for staff while observing staff for competency while monitoring work flow
- Provide disciplinary action when needed
- Collection, creation and quality control of Apheresis products and participate in machine validations
- Granulocyte On-Call
- Train new management in Apheresis
Regional Manager
Central Blood Bank
07.2009 - 10.2011
- Responsible for management of multiple collection sites including Community Donor Centers and Mobile Operations to ensure achievement of core corporate goals of Central Blood Bank
- Direct supervision of collection sites to adhere to Standard Operation Procedures, FDA, AABB, and OSHA regulations
- Promote Six Sigma philosophy and implement control plans to achieve sustainable results
- Develop comprehensive goals, objectives and annual plans for operational development
Regional Supervisor
Central Blood Bank
02.2007 - 07.2009
- Responsible for management of multiple collection sites including Community Donor Centers and Mobile Operations to ensure achievement of core corporate goals of Central Blood Bank
- Direct supervision of collection sites to adhere to Standard Operation Procedures, FDA, AABB, and OSHA regulations
- Promote Six Sigma philosophy and implement control plans to achieve sustainable results
- Develop comprehensive goals, objectives and annual plans for operational development
Collection Supervisor II - Apheresis Office Backup
Central Blood Bank
02.2005 - 02.2007
- Provide direction for staff while observing staff for competency while monitoring work flow
- Provide disciplinary action when needed
- Collection, creation and quality control of Apheresis products and participate in machine validations
- Granulocyte On-Call
- Train new management in Apheresis
Donor Specialist I
Central Blood Bank
03.2002 - 02.2005
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures while processing donors for suitability in Health History and Phlebotomy
- Precept/train new employees
- Provide positive experience for donor to enhance and expand donor retention
- Set up and break down mobile equipment and supplies and order supplies as needed
- Quality control of equipment daily, monthly, and quarterly
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2025
Certificate in Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt -
Blood Systems, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA09.2018
Certificate in Phlebotomy I -
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12.1999
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Program Management
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Workflow Coordination
Certification
- OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Vitalant
01.2021 - Current
Donor Care Manager
Vitalant, Formally Central Blood Bank
08.2018 - Current
Donor Services Manager
Central Blood Bank
09.2014 - 08.2018
Collection Supervisor II - Apheresis Office Backup
Central Blood Bank
12.2012 - 08.2014
Regional Manager
Central Blood Bank
07.2009 - 10.2011
Regional Supervisor
Central Blood Bank
02.2007 - 07.2009
Collection Supervisor II - Apheresis Office Backup
Central Blood Bank
02.2005 - 02.2007
Donor Specialist I
Central Blood Bank
03.2002 - 02.2005
MBA - Business Administration
Capella University
Certificate in Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt -
Blood Systems, Inc.
Certificate in Phlebotomy I -
Community College of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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