Lateya Smith
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished at TXBIOMED, adept in leading training programs that enhance staff development and ensure regulatory compliance. Expertise in technical instruction and leadership development, significantly improving training effectiveness and employee retention. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking abilities and problem-solving aptitude, driving process enhancements and educational material accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Training Manager
TXBIOMED
San Antonio, TX
07.2020 - Current
- Manages training program with collaboration of experienced staff while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Manages and coordinates all training modules, programs and designs activities and resources.
- Monitors performance of employees and conducts periodic performance evaluation.
- Writes and reviews SOP’s, provides guidance to personnel in development of compliant written SOP’s.
- Evaluate success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Review and edit all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance
- Conduct orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
Training Coordinator
TXBIOMED
San Antonio, TX
06.2019 - 06.2020
- This position provides training and development to promote staff development and regulatory compliance
- Preparation of training modules, AALAS instruction, and maintenance of employee training records
- Provides in person training of technical skills
- Maintains and continues individual training
- Provide day-to-day operational support and supervision to trainees during probationary period and lead team to trainers in gaining effective training skills.
- maintain detailed training records and reports for management review
- Create and maintain detailed training records and reports for management review
Training Program Associate
TXBIOMED
San Antonio, TX
07.2017 - 06.2019
- This position assists with training and development to promote staff development and regulatory compliance
- Assists Training Coordinator with preparation of training modules, AALAS instruction, and maintenance of employee training records
- Maintains and continues individual training.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Supported planning and coordination of training program and associated activities.
Veterinary Research Tech V
TXBIOMED
San Antonio, TX
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Lead tech on many projects
- Supervise trainees during training in field
- This title builds on previous title
- In addition to previous duties, teach AALAS classes, edit and write SOP’s, initiate training and sign training logs for lower level techs.
Veterinary Research Tech IV
TXBIOMED
San Antonio, TX
12.2010 - 12.2013
- In addition to the duties of the previous title, provide technical expertise on clinical research and surgical procedures. Prepare, induce, and maintain animals on basic, complex, and prolonged anesthesia events.
- Lead off campus procedures during MRI’s
- Teach practical anesthesia including troubleshooting.
Veterinary Research Staff Technician
TXBIOMED
San Antonio, TX
06.2009 - 12.2010
- In addition to the duties of the previous title, lead tech on multiple projects, lead clinical tech in the baboon clinic, train techs, summer interns, and animal care staff, active yearly CE credits to maintain certification, supervise animal work assignments in supervisors' absence.
Veterinary Technician
TXBIOMED
San Antonio, TX
01.2006 - 04.2009
- Primary technician assigned to baboon hospital, observations, perform and assist vet in clinical cases, administer medications for clinical and research project protocols, perform basic anesthesia, technical support on research protocols, data collection and entry, basic wound care and treatment.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist Veterinarian in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
Veterinary Technical Assistant
TXBIOMED
San Antonio, TX
12.2002 - 12.2005
- Second primary technician assigned to baboon nursery, observations, clinical treatments, project procedures, weekend tech, assist vet, and data entry.
Animal Caretaker I&II
TXBIOMED
San Antonio, TX
09.2001 - 12.2002
- Primary caretaker in charge of all buildings
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces and prevent spread of disease.
- Provided enrichment activities to improve physical and psychological well-being.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients.
- Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
- Documented observations of animal behavior and physical condition to track health and progress.
Skills
- New Employee Onboarding
- Technical Instruction
- Document Compliance
- Individual Trainings
- Educational Materials
- Written Documentation
- Hiring selections
- Assessment skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Training facilitation
- Process evaluation and enhancement
- Leadership Development
- Training Program Design
- Time management abilities
- Employee retention strategies
Certification
- 1997 Lab/Small Animal Care (Nassau Technical School)
- 2006 RLAT (Registered Laboratory Animal Technician-AALAS)
- 2007 Pharmacy Tech (Penn Foster College)
- 2012 SRA (Surgical Research Anesthetist-Academy of Surgical Research)
- 2013 RLATG (Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist-AALAS)
- 2019 CTC (corporate training certified)
- 2020 Management and Supervisor Training (Management and Strategy Institute)
- 2020 Leadership Training (Management and Strategy Institute)
- 2022 Leadership Training (Texas Biomedical Research Institute)
- 2022 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access Essentials (University of North Texas)
Affiliations
- ASR (Academy of surgical Research)
- AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
Accomplishments
- Oversee training program for 115 staff members.
Timeline
Technical Training Manager
TXBIOMED
07.2020 - Current
Training Coordinator
TXBIOMED
06.2019 - 06.2020
Training Program Associate
TXBIOMED
07.2017 - 06.2019
Veterinary Research Tech V
TXBIOMED
01.2014 - 07.2017
Veterinary Research Tech IV
TXBIOMED
12.2010 - 12.2013
Veterinary Research Staff Technician
TXBIOMED
06.2009 - 12.2010
Veterinary Technician
TXBIOMED
01.2006 - 04.2009
Veterinary Technical Assistant
TXBIOMED
12.2002 - 12.2005
Animal Caretaker I&II
TXBIOMED
09.2001 - 12.2002
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