Shayne Balfour
Summary
Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Sarah Plocharczyk
1000 Harrington St, Mt Clemens, MI 48043
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
Administrative Intern
Amway Corporation/Legal Department
- Provided administrative support to the attorneys and paralegals in the international group, including, organizing, filing and archiving various international case matters, writing case summaries and providing general administrative support.
Collectable Toys Marketer/Seller
eBay Online Store
- Current
- Built and managed a small profitable eBay online presence offering collectable toys since 2015
- Marketed the products online
- Communicated with eBay customers on an on-going basis to answer questions, provide further details about items for sale, and collect payment.
Business Conduct and Rules Advisor
Amway Corporation/Legal Department
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Responsible for ensuring that product orders were not resold through unauthorized sales channels or exported to foreign countries for resale
- As part of the investigation process, review daily sales reports for suspect orders and communicated with customers and business owners to ensure compliance with Amway's rules.
3rd Shift Overnight Store Clerk
Meijer
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Stocking and condition products to various aisles in grocery department and made sure things look up to code.
Business Conduct and Rules Advisor
Amway Corporation/Legal Department
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to the attorneys and BCR staff in the international group, including, organizing, filing and archiving various international case matters, writing case summaries
- Also organized and cataloged evidence in the evidence room to support administrative cases against distributors.
Business Conduct and Rules Advisor
Amway Corporation/Legal Department
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Used social listening technology to monitor and ensure distributor compliance with the internal rules and standards
- Opened, investigated, documented, and closed individual cases, requiring active engagement with distributors both in writing and in person
- Required to exercise judgment in obtaining compliance with internal rules and standards.
Education
HSPA Certification - Central Service Technician
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Grand Rapids, MI05.2024
Preliminary Certification - Central Sterile Processing Technician
Michigan Healthcare Academy
Mount Clemens, MI11.2022
BA Degree: Interdisciplinary - Major; English/Creative Writing -
Cornerstone University
12.2017
Associates Degree – General Studies – Dean's List - Three straight semesters -
Grand Rapids Community College
05.2014
High School Diploma – Also Kent Career Technology Center – Two-year program. In depth studies of computers, including repair, programming, video technology and networks. -
Forest Hills Central High School
05.2011
Skills
- Travel Arrangements
- Budget Preparation
- Presentation Development
- Meeting Scheduling
- Sterilization techniques
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Case cart assembly
- Sterilization procedures
- Sterilizer Testing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
References
Work References Available on Request
Certification
- Certified Central Service Technician, 5/17/2024
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Sarah Plocharczyk
11.2022 - 04.2024
Business Conduct and Rules Advisor
Amway Corporation/Legal Department
09.2021 - 03.2022
3rd Shift Overnight Store Clerk
Meijer
07.2021 - 09.2021
Business Conduct and Rules Advisor
Amway Corporation/Legal Department
06.2019 - 02.2020
Business Conduct and Rules Advisor
Amway Corporation/Legal Department
11.2018 - 04.2019
Administrative Intern
Amway Corporation/Legal Department
Collectable Toys Marketer/Seller
eBay Online Store
- Current
HSPA Certification - Central Service Technician
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Preliminary Certification - Central Sterile Processing Technician
Michigan Healthcare Academy
BA Degree: Interdisciplinary - Major; English/Creative Writing -
Cornerstone University
Associates Degree – General Studies – Dean's List - Three straight semesters -
Grand Rapids Community College
High School Diploma – Also Kent Career Technology Center – Two-year program. In depth studies of computers, including repair, programming, video technology and networks. -
Forest Hills Central High School