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Kristy Calderon
Sr. Research Specialist Supervisor: Colony Health Monitoring And Lab Animal Shipping
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Research Specialist
Emory University, Division of Animal Resources
10.2008 - Current
- Guided technical programs and administrative activities in research settings and integrated quality assurance and safety programs.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Sought out process improvement opportunities and took ownership to implement positive change.
- Implemented broad-scale organization change and transformed research-based functions.
- Provided advanced technical skills and organization in multiple research projects and peer-reviewed medical journal articles.
- Developed internship sites and prepared interns for transition to competitive jobs.
Registered Veterinary Technician
LifeLine Animal Project
08.2007 - 10.2008
- Supported animal surgeries by preparing animals, maintaining surgical equipment, and monitoring animal condition after surgery.
- Maintained medical records of histories, required shots and immunizations for companion animals.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
- Attended community events to promote pet adoption and responsible pet ownership.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Union City Veterinary Medical Center and Emergency Clinic
01.2006 - 08.2007
- Executed rapid decision-making in critical situations, ensuring timely interventions.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Coordinated primary staff and physician schedules to guarantee optimum duty coverage.
Veterinary Technician
Braelin Village Animal Hospital
05.2005 - 08.2007
- Applied knowledge of orthopedic surgery protocols to ensure optimal post-operative outcomes
- Maintained detailed post-operative records and communicated patient progress to the veterinary team.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to families to manage patient recovery.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Performed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Veterinary Technician
Union City Veterinary Medical Center and Emergency Clinic
01.2001 - 05.2005
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills in high-stress environments.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration - Human Resources
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN 04.2021 - 01.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA 05.2005 - 05.2007
Skills
Training and Mentoring
Certification
Licensed Veterinary Technician in GA #VETT000897
Software
Google Drive Docs, Drive, Forms, Gmail, Sheets
Emailmail merge, filters, folders, rules
Affiliations
American Association Of Laboratory Animal Science AALAS (2008-Present)
Institute of Laboratory Animal Management (2023-2024)
AALAS Leadership Academy (2015)
Southeastern Branch of AALAS - (2008 -Present)
President Elect (2024)
Elections Chair (2023 - Present)
Board of Directors (2019 - 2021)
Communications Chair (2017 - 2018)
Secretary (2014)
Presentations:
"The Intern Experience - Benefits of a Lab Animal Internship" (2018) - SEAALAS, Decatur, GA
"Change Will Do You Good - 3R's Approach to Improving Quarantine Practice" Tech Talk (2017) - SEAALAS, Decatur, GA
Reaching In to Reach Out - The Importance of a Lab Animal Internship" Panel Discussion(2016) - AALAS, Charlotte, NC
"Inspire to Hire - Taking an Active Role with Veterinary Technician Programs" Tech Talk (2015) - SEAALAS, Athens, GA
Publication Acknowledgements
- Davis, J. N., Courtney, C. L., Superak, H. M., & Taylor, D. K. (2014). Behavioral, clinical and pathological effects of
multiple daily intraperitoneal injections on female mice. Lab Animal, 43(4), 131–139.
https://doi.org/10.1038/laban.433 - Kick, B. L., Gumber, S., Wang, H., Moore, R. H., & Taylor, D. K. (2019). Evaluation of 4 presurgical skin preparation
methods in mice. Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 58(1), 71–77.
https://doi.org/10.30802/aalas-jaalas-18-000047 - Kick, B. L., Pan, S., Wen, B., Sun, D., & Taylor, D. K. (2017). Pharmacokinetic Profiles of Nalbuphine after Intraperitoneal
and Subcutaneous Administration to C57BL/6 Mice. PubMed, 56(5), 534–538.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28903824 - Powell, K., Ethun, K. F., & Taylor, D. K. (2016). The effect of light level, CO2 flow rate, and anesthesia on the stress
response of mice during CO2 euthanasia. Lab Animal, 45(10), 386–395. https://doi.org/10.1038/laban.1117 - Taylor, D. K., Lee, V.K., Strait, K.R. (2016). The Laboratory BIRD Manual. Illustrations provided by Kristy Calderon on
pages 71, 89, and 112.
Awards
- SEAALAS - Travel Award (2015)
- SEAALAS- 2nd Place Tech Talk Award (2015)
- AALAS Leadership Academy (2015)
- SEAALAS - 1st Place Tech Talk Award (2017)
Professional Development And Continuing Education
- Essentials of Leadership (2021)
- New Leader Orientation Program (2020)
- Creating an Environment of Courtesy and Respect (2019)
- Aspiring Leaders Program (2017)
- Safe Space Program (2017)
- Increasing Personal Effectiveness (2015)
- Project Management (2015)
- Fantastic Service Behaviors (2013)
- Communicating with Impact (2013)
- Achieving Leadership Potential (2012)
- UGA Laboratory Animal Diagnostic & Pathology Workshop (Various)
Timeline
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration - Human Resources
Purdue Global University
04.2021 - 01.2024
Senior Research Specialist
Emory University, Division of Animal Resources
10.2008 - Current
Registered Veterinary Technician
LifeLine Animal Project
08.2007 - 10.2008
Lead Veterinary Technician
Union City Veterinary Medical Center and Emergency Clinic
01.2006 - 08.2007
Veterinary Technician
Braelin Village Animal Hospital
05.2005 - 08.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Gwinnett Technical College
05.2005 - 05.2007
Veterinary Technician
Union City Veterinary Medical Center and Emergency Clinic
01.2001 - 05.2005
Licensed Veterinary Technician in GA #VETT000897
2007-08
Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist, AALAS
2019-09
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