STEVEN RUEDAS
Bullhead City,AZ
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
North Valley Animal Clinic
Fort Mohave, AZ
03.2013 - Current
- Educated animal owners regarding feeding, general care, medical conditions and home-treatment instructions.
- Prep animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics and intubation, monitoring, and recovery.
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals in collaboration with the veterinarian.
- Treated animals in both routine and emergency situations.
- Weighed and examined animals and recorded information in files.
- Filled prescriptions and coordinated refills for clients.
- Provided pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for their pets.
- Cared for a wide range of animals, including rodents and exotic birds.
Pastoral Coordinator
Harvest Bible Church
Mohave Valley, AZ
2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented pastoral care programs to support community engagement and spiritual growth.
- Coordinated volunteer training sessions to enhance community service initiatives and outreach efforts.
- Facilitated communication between church leadership and congregation members, fostering transparency and trust.
- Organized events that strengthened community bonds and promoted participation in church activities.
- Mentored junior staff and volunteers, promoting skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, leading to continuous improvement in services offered.
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand outreach programs and enhance community support networks.
- Led strategic planning sessions focusing on long-term vision for pastoral care initiatives within the congregation.
- Developed engaging materials for adult education classes designed to deepen participants'' theological understanding and encourage reflection on contemporary issues from a faith perspective.
- Managed financial resources responsibly to fund programs aligned with the church''s mission statement.
- Developed strong relationships with parish members through pastoral visits and compassionate support.
- Enhanced spiritual growth by organizing and leading various faith-based programs and activities.
- Provided pastoral care and counseling to individuals facing personal challenges or crises, offering guidance from a spiritual perspective.
- Organized retreats and workshops aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of their faith journey.
- Recruited trained, and managed teams of dedicated volunteers to assist in various aspects of ministry work.
- Facilitated group discussions during Bible study sessions focused on fostering deeper connections between participants'' lives and their faith beliefs.
- Initiated effective communication strategies ensuring consistent messaging across all areas of Pastoral Ministry including newsletters, flyers, website updates.
- Designed special events such as family nights and holiday celebrations to foster community engagement and spiritual nourishment.
- Mentored new members of the ministry team, providing guidance and support for their growth in faith leadership roles.
- Spearheaded youth ministry programs that engaged young people in service projects, leadership opportunities, and spiritual growth opportunities.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Sourced materials and labor to meet facility construction needs.
- Provided pastoral counseling to members of congregation.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
Independent Distributor
Life Vantage
West Jordan, UT
04.2011 - 03.2013
- Direct administrative support to the company.
- Participate in meetings, Direct seminars to discuss companies product and business opportunities.
- Implement new procedures for improving customer service.
- Organize weekly statistics companies sales department.
- Assist customers with information on company product.
- Maintained information on policies and procedures for the company.
- Report all variances regarding inventory, returns, payments and exchange of merchandise.
- Develop high sales goals and monthly quotes for the company.
Customer Service Technician
Preferred Home Care
Fort Mohave, AZ
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Implement new procedures and systems to improve customer service.
- Provide customer service for an average of 60 calls per day, answering inquiries, solving problems and provide information on all products provided by the company.
- Monitor, develop and prepare procedures, reports and proposals for the company and insurance providers regarding payments, returns or exchanges.
- Conduct formal investigations and provide guidance and resolution of customer inquiries and issues.
- Preparation of medical records, insurance information, patient orders for respiratory care equipment for imaging/scanning.
- Secure records to ensure integrity of the information remains confidential and complete use of data based imaged records to ensure accuracy of information.
- Indexed information by Mesa mend system.
- Review of imaged records, insurance information and other information to ensure that quality of scanned records meet 99% contractual requirements.
- Deliver, set up and educate patients on function, maintenance, safety and proper use of respiratory and physical therapy equipment.
- Ensure that all equipment met the requirements for state regulations.
Production Supervisor
The Freeman company
Mohave Valley, AZ
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Supervised daily workflow of approximately 5-60 employees, which included the production, preparation and installation of carpet at trade shows and events throughout the west coast.
- Utilize proper fork lift operation in and out of warehouse setting.
- Maintain safe operation of state of the art carpet cleaning and cutting equipment.
- Direct support to the General Manager of the company.
- Monitor planning, directing and reviewing subordinates work performance.
- Coordinate training for employees, including procedures safety standards.
- Scheduled weekly inventory pick up and deliveries with a variety of vendors.
- Monitored and entered the daily shipping and receiving orders.
- Conduct weekly meeting with General Manager to prepare for upcoming trade shows.
- Participate in meetings, representing the company in discussions with vendors and trade show companies.
Product vendor
Romer Beverage Company
Kingman, AZ
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Rotate stock and create advertisement for product sales.
- Maintain customer relations with vendors.
- Transport and deliver company merchandise to multiple vendors throughout regional territory.
Manager/Supervisor
Advanced Recycling
Ft Mohave, AZ
04.2004 - 11.2007
- Managed the daily work of 8 employees.
- This included the planning, directing and reviewing of employees work performance.
- Monitor and entered the daily shipping and receiving orders.
- Oversee proper maintenance of equipment used for recycling metals.
- Prepare statistical and budgetary information regarding the company's financial account.
- Monitor contracts.
- Review bills against services provided and approve of invoices.
- Ensure services provided are within the contract terms. Keep records of monetary transactions.
- Conduct interviews and selection of new hires.
- Schedule and coordinate of staff training and development.
- Prepare and develop procedures to train new employees.
Server/Greeter/Cashier
Black Bear Diner
Bullhead City, AZ
01.2002 - 03.2004
- Demonstrate skills in greeting customers, knowledge of menus and food products, taking food orders from customers and expediting them through kitchen personnel.
- In-depth understanding of serving food and attending to customers needs.
- Ability to cash out customers, clear tables, wash dishes and direct workflow.
- Able to perform general preparation work under the supervision of restaurant manager.
- Demonstrate ability to maintain proper condition and sanitation of dining areas and service tools.
Education
Theological Studies
Calvary Chapel Bible College
Diamond Bar, CA04.2000
High School Diploma -
Walnut High School
Walnut, CA08.1999
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral care
- Small group facilitation
- Grief support
- Intravenous catheterization
- Medication administration
- Surgical assistance
- Surgical procedures and support
- Vaccine administration
- Medical history collection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- IV medication administration
- Surgical preparation
- Laboratory skills
- Intravenous injection
- Emergency and preventive care
- Medical record-keeping
- Fluid therapy
- Euthanasia
- Behavioral assessment
- Intramuscular injection
- Dental procedures
- Wound treatment
- Vital signs
- Microscopy techniques
- Radiology safety
- Animal behavior observation
- Urinalysis techniques
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Controlled substance management
- Ear sample collection
- Wound management
- Physical examination
- Veterinary office administration
- Digital sales
- Commercial sales
- Real estate sales
- Product sales
- Online sales support
- New construction sales
- Condominium sales
- Forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Warehouse management
- First Aid & CPR
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
North Valley Animal Clinic
03.2013 - Current
Independent Distributor
Life Vantage
04.2011 - 03.2013
Customer Service Technician
Preferred Home Care
04.2009 - 04.2011
Production Supervisor
The Freeman company
02.2008 - 03.2009
Product vendor
Romer Beverage Company
11.2007 - 03.2008
Manager/Supervisor
Advanced Recycling
04.2004 - 11.2007
Server/Greeter/Cashier
Black Bear Diner
01.2002 - 03.2004
Pastoral Coordinator
Harvest Bible Church
2015 - Current
Theological Studies
Calvary Chapel Bible College
High School Diploma -
Walnut High School