MIRANDA J CAMERY
Blooming Prairie
Summary
ESTABLISHED COORDINATOR, COMMUNICATOR, AND TEACHER. ADEPT IN BUILDING INTEGRATED LONG- TERM PLANS BY PROVIDING EXPERTISE IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OUTREACH. EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND TIME-MANAGEMENT SKILLS COUPLED WITH ABILITY TO TEACH BY EXAMPLE.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Administration, Human Resources & Operations
AUSTIN COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
02.2020 - Current
- Ample use and knowledge of EEO Compliance, Labor Laws and FMLA
- Development of departmental procedures and requisitions, cross-functional communication, manage vendor communications, leadership and organizational development, meeting facilitation, manage required training activities and documentation as well as employee recognition and events, presentation analysis, inventory control and oversee safety and compliance issues
- Development and implementation of employee onboarding, training and benefit enrollment and assistance
- Facility COVID Coordinator providing guidance, tracing, and compliance
Substitute Teacher
BLOOMING PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with different learning styles and ability levels
- Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher
Chiropractic Assistant
PRAIRIE FAMILY & SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Hired by experienced Chiropractor specializing in sports related injuries to perform clerical and administrative duties necessary to the functionality of a chiropractor's office
- Assisted office manager with filing and tracking insurance claims as well as outstanding receivables from patients
- Assisted Chiropractor in performing case histories, diagnostic testing, physical examinations, non-invasive therapeutic techniques, and treatment plans
Facility Manager
TACONIC FARMS
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Company Overview: Recruited by Taconic's unique 'Barriers within a Barrier' facility in Oxnard, California which provided clients on the West Coast with fast and easy access to high quality GF, MPF and RF animal models
- Development of departmental procedures and requisitions, cross-functional communication, manage vendor communications, leadership and organizational development, meeting facilitation, manage required training activities and documentation as well as employee recognition and events, presentation analysis, inventory control and oversee safety and compliance issues
- Managed employees and oversaw activities of staff assigned to perform animal husbandry
- Ample use and knowledge of EEO Compliance, Labor Laws, Union Regulations and FMLA
- Ensured compliance to protocols, guidelines and procedures by scientists, investigators and support staff with regards to IACUC, AALAS and AAALAC
- Oversaw the International Health Monitoring System (IHMS) testing of facility
- Recruited by Taconic's unique 'Barriers within a Barrier' facility in Oxnard, California which provided clients on the West Coast with fast and easy access to high quality GF, MPF and RF animal models
Animal Care Facility Supervisor
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
01.2008 - 05.2011
- Company Overview: Transferred to University of Minnesota which employs faculty, students, research scientists, laboratory technicians and administrative personnel to supervise multiple aspects of the laboratory animal care facility
- Development of departmental operating procedures and requisitions, cross-functional communication, managed vendor communications, meeting facilitation, training activities and documentation as well as employee recognition and events, presentation analysis, inventory control and oversaw safety and compliance issues
- Ample use and knowledge of EEO Compliance, Labor Laws, Union Regulations and FMLA
- Ensured compliance to protocols, guidelines and procedures by scientists, investigators and support staff with regards to IACUC, AALAS and AAALAC
- Collectively worked with investigators, staff and administration to develop, organize and maintain new world-renowned diabetes research department within supervisory area
- Met the needs of Research Animal Resource customers through a high quality service orientated philosophy improving overall communication and success rate of investigator/ department morale
- Transferred to University of Minnesota which employs faculty, students, research scientists, laboratory technicians and administrative personnel to supervise multiple aspects of the laboratory animal care facility
Animal Care Facility Manager
HORMEL INSTITUTE
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Recruited by an independent cancer research branch of the University of Minnesota that employs approximately 100 people, including research scientists, laboratory technicians and administrative personnel in a highly diverse community to supervise multiple aspects of the laboratory animal care facility
- Development of departmental operating procedures and requisitions, cross-functional communication, management vendor communications, leadership and organizational development, meeting facilitation, management of required training activities and documentation as well as employee recognition and events, presentation analysis, $2M budget planning and fiscal management, inventory control and oversaw safety and compliance issues
- Credited for assisting in employee relations issues through conflict management/conflict resolution that resulted in decreased grievances and disciplinary actions
- Conducted research on the effects of initiation, promotion and progression stages of cancer in research subjects
- Recruited by an independent cancer research branch of the University of Minnesota that employs approximately 100 people, including research scientists, laboratory technicians and administrative personnel in a highly diverse community to supervise multiple aspects of the laboratory animal care facility
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COBachelor of Arts - Environmental Biology
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MNBiochemistry
Lincoln University
Lincoln, NZAmerican Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Indianapolis, INUniversity of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Proven leadership
- Detail oriented
- Budget planning
- Fiscal management
- Conflict management
- Conflict resolution
- Employee relations
- Staff development
- Organizational training
- Organizational development
- Personable
- Discerning
Affiliations
- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 1998 - present
- Alano Society, Board of Directors, 2017 - present
- Blooming Prairie Chamber of Commerce, Vice President, 2018 - 2020
- Blooming Prairie Chamber of Commerce, Executive Committee, 2018 - 2020
Activities
- Catechist, St. Columbanus Catholic Church, 2015 - present
- Institute of Lay Formation, Diocese of Winona-Rochester, 2017 - present
- Together in Faith Women’s Bible Study, St. Columbanus, 2018 - present
- Council of Catholic Women, St. Columbanus, 2014 - present
Certification
- [Name of Certification] [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]
Timeline
Director of Administration, Human Resources & Operations
AUSTIN COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
02.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
BLOOMING PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
02.2017 - 02.2020
Chiropractic Assistant
PRAIRIE FAMILY & SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC
04.2015 - 04.2016
Facility Manager
TACONIC FARMS
05.2011 - 05.2013
Animal Care Facility Supervisor
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
01.2008 - 05.2011
Animal Care Facility Manager
HORMEL INSTITUTE
01.2002 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Biology
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Biochemistry
Lincoln University
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- [Name of Certification] [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]
MBA - Human Resources
Colorado Technical University
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