Luis Carlos Joaquin Salas

Feb 2025 – Present

Clinical Rotations – Eisenhower Army Medical Center (In Progress)

Feb 2026 – April 30, 2026

• Assist in live surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including ophthalmology, podiatry, urology, general surgery, orthopedics, plastics, and robotic-assisted surgery.
• Scrubbed in 120+ surgeries, preparing and passing instruments while maintaining sterile fields.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments during procedures.
• Participate in patient preparation, draping, and intraoperative support.
• Perform surgical counts with team to ensure patient safety.
• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and equipment for procedures.
• Received hands on training in the sterile processing department, accumulating over 40 hours.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Prepared instrument trays, packs, and sets.

Didactic (Classroom) Training – Fort Sam Houston, TX

Nov 2025 – Jan 2026

• Completed coursework in surgical procedures, instrumentation, aseptic technique, anatomy and physiology, and the sterile processing department.
• Trained in infection control, patient safety, and operating room protocols.

• Worked in teams to conduct an audit towards slot machines in all areas of the casino floor. The audit involved handling currency within boxes and securing them inside of a cage.
• Worked rapidly, safely, and vigilantly to close, secure, and if necessary troubleshoot slot machines to ensure they work properly in order for patrons to enjoy.
• Worked in count room handling large amounts of currency such as cash and ticket vouchers.
• Volunteered in and performed other duties to support the operation of the drop and count department.
• Gained knowledge on the gaming industry and compliance policies.
• Retained patrons by establishing positive relationships and providing exceptional customer service, resolving guest issues promptly and professionally.
• Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Upholstered fabrics, fibers and other necessary components onto furniture frames using various hand held tools.
• Installed mechanical and electrical components according to the specifications of the needs of the customer.
• Worked in various positions of the production line to ensure productivity and efficiency to meet daily operational goals.
• Met and exceed daily production goals by motivating, mentoring, and training colleagues within the production line.
• Increased the production rate of units made within production lines by working efficiently, rapidly, safely, and gaining knowledge of all the goods manufactured while working under constant pressure.
• Trained upholstery trainees in all areas of the manufacturing process.
• Communicate with colleagues to ensure understanding of tasks and the needs required to achieve daily and future goals
• Experienced and knowledgeable in all departments of the plant.
• Inspected finished products to ensure they meet the highest of standards that the customers expects from a luxury brand.

• Under the supervision of an operation manager or a supervisor, I was selected to help lead and assist various departments in order to help meet daily and seasonal goals.
• Worked with colleagues in the safety committee to promote positive health, a safety culture within the plant and make sure everyone complies with OSHA regulations.
• Conducted internal audits towards hourly associates to prevent injuries and promote awareness of the risks involved within the plant.
• Collaborated with other departments to support the common goal of the company
• Used software to coordinate logistical operations within the plant.
• When tasked, trained associates in various areas of the floor.

• Assisted experienced upholsterers in projects which developed my understanding of manufacturing furniture.
• Expanded knowledge of upholstery techniques, materials, and trends through continuous learning and professional development.
• Assisted other departments of the plant leading to personal development.
• Upholstered and inspected home furniture to ensure customer satisfaction

• Received and processed orders from customers
• Used basic math skills to handle and account for money
• Communicated with customers and team members using bilingual and communication skills
• Resolved conflicts involving customers in a professional manner.
• Cleaned and sanitized all areas of the restaurant, logged any responsibilities.
• Accounted for revenue at the end of the day whether it be from cash, card or electronic payments.