Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Lee McFarland

Self
Raleigh,NC
Lee McFarland
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience

Dynamic Body Piercing Technician and former Clinical Support at Veterinary Specialty Hospital, adept at enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and troubleshooting skills. Proven track record in preventive maintenance and team training, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency. Committed to continuous improvement and adept at managing complex repairs and operations.

Experienced with sterile processing department management, ensuring all instruments meet rigorous sterilization standards. Uses leadership skills to enhance team performance and operational efficiency. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and inventory management to support high-quality patient care.

Body art professional with strong foundation in precision piercing and client care. Known for maintaining impeccable hygiene standards and fostering exceptional client relationships. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing needs, and committed to achieving top-quality results. Skilled in various piercing techniques and driven by meticulous attention to detail.

Education professional with strong commitment to fostering academic growth and student development. Adept at designing and implementing curricula that meet diverse learning needs while promoting collaborative classroom environment. Known for reliability and adaptability, with focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals through effective classroom management and communication skills.

Clinical support professional with significant experience in providing high-quality assistance in patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in patient communication, medical documentation, and coordinating with healthcare providers. Valued for organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to delivering exceptional support.

Work History

Body Piercing Technician

29 Years 5 Months
Self | 05.1997 - Current

Sole proprietor / owner

  • Maintained work area, tools, and parts inventory for daily tasks.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
  • Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
  • Enhanced safety protocols, conducting regular inspections and safety drills for technical team.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency in technical processes.
  • Increased equipment lifespan, performing preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.

Clinical Support

3 Years 7 Months
Veterinary Specialty Hospital | 02.2003 - 09.2006
  • Sterile processing. Including gravity displacement autoclaves, ethylene oxide gas autoclaves, endoscope cleaning and sterile processing and cold sterlization utilizing glutaraldehyde binary compounds.
  • Inventory and maintenance of all facility instruments.
  • Developing and maintaining and cataloging surgical instruments. Creating a comprehensive manual of instruments detailing manufacturer, item numbers, care and maintenance.
  • Creating and maintaining MSDS logs.
  • Implant inventory monitoring.
  • Creating and maintaining a rotating infection control program to reduce nosocomial infection rates. Overseeing the rotation of infection control products.
  • Maintaining, monitoring and ordering of all hospital supplies.
  • Overseeing kennel cleaning and disinfection team.
  • Delivered high-quality clinical support services by adhering strictly to guidelines, policies, and procedures set forth by the organization.
  • Built relationships, gained alignment for clinical support and articulated questions to receive appropriate level of support from superiors and peers.
  • Acted as a liaison between clinical support staff, physicians, administrators, patients, and their families to ensure seamless communication at all times.
  • Introduced new technologies into the workplace that increased productivity while reducing manual tasks for clinical support staff members.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing targeted clinical support and guidance to physicians during procedures.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing timely and accurate clinical support to medical staff.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing clinical support and guidance to nursing staff.

Nursery Manager

4 Years 7 Months
the Avian Clinic | 02.2002 - 09.2006

Overseeing the feeding and weight reporting of bappies🙂.

  • Monitored incubator conditions and adjusted settings to support healthy development.
  • Collaborated with veterinarians to implement individualized care plans for fragile birds.
  • Inspected nursery supplies and equipment, ensuring readiness for continuous patient support.
  • Inspected nursery and equipment for signs of disrepair and coordinated repairs and replacements.

Education

Independent Study - Art / English

University of Evansville | Evansville, IN

- Body Piercing

Fakir Body Piercing Intensives | San Francisco, CA | 03-1997

High School Diploma

Martinsville Senior High School | Martinsville, IN | 05-1991

Skills

Attention to detail
Customer service
Works Well Under Pressure
Multitasking and organization
Power Tools and Equipment
Written/Verbal communication
Troubleshooting
Installation and repair
Maintenance and repairs
Quality control
Mechanical Knowledge
Preventive Maintenance
Documentation and reporting
Equipment maintenance
Customer interaction
Repair services
Workload management
Routine Inspections
Equipment Repair
OSHA compliance
Team Training
Safety Equipment
Product Inspections
Electrical repair
Assembly and production
Mechanical aptitude
Hardware installation
Operations monitoring
Document preparation
Information tracking
Operation Monitoring
Component replacement
Customer rapport
Instrument Calibration
Staff education and training
Complex Repairs
Project management
Equipment calibration
System Tests
Inventory oversight
Environmental compliance
Tool retrieval
General Plumbing
Residential construction
Minor Carpentry
Drywalling
Design Techniques
Design principles
Commercial construction experience
Roofing
Problem-solving
Mechanical tools
Job site cleanup
Loading and unloading
Critical thinking
Verbal and written communication
Software installation
File and record maintenance
Equipment operation
Health and safety regulations
System upgrades
Data analysis
Computer troubleshooting
Regulatory compliance
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Certification

Ethylene oxide sterile processing

Gravity displacement sterile processing

Timeline

Clinical Support

Veterinary Specialty Hospital
02.2003 - 09.2006Read More

Nursery Manager

the Avian Clinic
02.2002 - 09.2006Read More

Body Piercing Technician

Self
05.1997 - CurrentRead More

University of Evansville

Independent Study from Art / English
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Fakir Body Piercing Intensives

from Body Piercing
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Martinsville Senior High School

High School Diploma
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Lee McFarland