Nora Brannon
Federal Way,WA
Summary
Demonstrated success in leadership, management, and project management through a proven track record.
Fosters a collaborative management style, empowering individuals to leverage their strengths and achieve their full potential.
Derives great satisfaction from project completion and ongoing growth and development.
Thrives in a creative problem-solving environment, seeking innovative solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
AWS Cloud Institute Student
AWS Cloud Institute
01.2024 - Current
- Pursuing a career transition to cloud computing and development
- Leveraging 11 years of veterinary medicine experience in management and technical skills to excel in a new technical environment
- Successfully obtained the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
- Actively working towards the AWS Developer Associate Certification
- Demonstrating strong commitment to continuous learning and a passion for mastering new technologies
Seattle City Manager
The Vets
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Overseeing day-to-day operations, including scheduling, staffing, and resource management.
- Analyzed KPI data to look at trends and find problems then address accordingly.
- Ensured that company policies are followed and created new and improved workflows.
- Managed inventory including ordering of medications and ensuring proper stock levels and seek to improve cost by volume buys or group purchasing.
- Monitored employee production and satisfaction and set team and individual goals.
- Direct staff supervision and hands on in the field as relief technician and to ensure staff training, client satisfaction and proper follow up care.
Specialty Department Manager
Summit Veterinary Referral Center
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed Cardiology, Neurology, Ophthalmology and Radiology departments with up to 40 direct reports
- Successfully optimized schedules to fit hospital needs and ensured coverage during staff shortages
- Implemented more efficient protocols and procedures to improve workflows
- Worked to improve employee satisfaction and support growth by giving regular check-ins and reviews
- Helped resolve issues with clients to ensure client and patient satisfaction.
Hospital Services Manager
Summit Veterinary Referral Center
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Manager for hospital support services including inventory, pharmacy, laboratory, facilities and janitorial teams with up to 15 direct reports
- Regular tasks ranged from employee schedules, equipment procurement, quarterly inventory counts, controlled drug compliance and management to project management during construction/expansion as well as manager on duty for a hospital with over 200 employees.
Compliance Coordinator
Summit Veterinary Referral Center
10.2018 - 04.2023
- Directly in charge of all controlled substances to ensure DEA compliance as well as storage and handling
- Successfully implemented and maintained automated storage system (Cubex) hospital wide to control and track controlled substance dispersion and use
- Updated protocols and safety guidelines in accordance with state laws and regulation in compliance with OSHA and WISHA.
Sabbatical
Career Break
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Focused on personal and professional development through self-guided challenges.
- Completed multiple half and full marathons, demonstrating goal setting, perseverance, and physical fitness.
- Embarked on solo hiking and backpacking adventures in the Pacific Northwest, fostering resilience, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
Veterinary Technician
Summit Veterinary Referral Center
05.2012 - 06.2016
- Licensed veterinary technician at a busy 24-hour veterinary emergency and referral clinic.
- Positions included ER charge nurse, anesthesiologist in the surgery department and lead technician in the ophthalmology department.
- Tasks outside of patient care included delegating workload, triaging critical patients as well as running appointments and daily operations.
Education
Cloud Computing, Development
AWS Cloud Institute
Seattle, WA12.2025
Associate degree - Veterinary Technology
Pierce College
Lakewood, WA06.2012
Skills
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- AWS Cloud Infrastructure
- Python
- Complex Problem-Solving skills
- Operations Support
- EMR & PIMS experience
- Project supervision & management
- Leadership experience
- Customer Service experience
- Inventory management
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Additional Information
Certifications and Licenses :
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Certificate 2024
- AWS Cloud Solutions Architect (Cloud Quest) 2024
- Licensed Veterinary Technician Aug 2012 to present, AT 60278657
- OSHA 30 General Industry certified
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Everything in life is just for a while.
Philip K. Dick
Timeline
AWS Cloud Institute Student
AWS Cloud Institute
01.2024 - Current
Seattle City Manager
The Vets
07.2023 - 10.2023
Specialty Department Manager
Summit Veterinary Referral Center
04.2023 - 06.2023
Hospital Services Manager
Summit Veterinary Referral Center
04.2021 - 04.2023
Compliance Coordinator
Summit Veterinary Referral Center
10.2018 - 04.2023
Sabbatical
Career Break
06.2016 - 10.2018
Veterinary Technician
Summit Veterinary Referral Center
05.2012 - 06.2016
Cloud Computing, Development
AWS Cloud Institute
Associate degree - Veterinary Technology
Pierce College
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