career objective                              

student-focused education director eager to contribute expertise in surgical technology toward actively promoting learning and supporting the mission of an established school

profile                                                

ø  offer ten years of hands-on surgical technology experience and training, with more than five years developing and conducting detailed programs of study for post-secondary educational institutions

ø  effectively build and lead teams of top-performing instructors and program staff

ø  demonstrated ability to collaborate with educational professionals, research facilities, community resources, and other agencies

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  fluent in english, armenian and russian

ø  sharp technical proficiencies including windows 98, windows 2000, win xp professional, corel 10, digital media 8, excel 2000, quick books

education                                           

ashwood university

master of arts in education administration                                                                                                      2007

bachelor of arts in education                                                                                                                          2005    

associate s degree in business administration                                                                                                           2008

 

glendale career college

surgical technology diploma                                                                                                                          1998

                                   

~ certifications ~

cpr certification ~ first aid certification ~ authorization for service (bppve) ~ certified surgical technologist (lcc-st)

professional experience                

career networks institute                                                                                                                                   2006 c present

director of surgical technology program

         proficiently steer all aspects of the school s surgical technology program to ensure provision of consistently excellent education and student services

         develop and oversee course components and monitor student performance; asses program efficacy to effectively modify resources, content, and administration

         maintain numerous accreditations and approvals through diligent upkeep of high academic standards; facilitate communication and collaborate with internal departments and external agencies

 

glendale career college                                                                                                                                    2003 c 2006

surgical technology instructor

         authored and delivered lectures regarding pre-intra and post-operative routines to a diverse student base

         worked closely with students in groups and individually to asses performance and promote learning; provided aseptic techniques instruction in classrooms and laboratory environments

                     

ucla medical center                                                                                                                             1998 c present 

surgical technologist (1999 c present)

         proficiently assist with surgical operations in all specialties and offer expertise in general/endoscopic, head and neck, plastic, urology/endourology transplantation, vascular/endoscopic, orthopedic, thoracic/endoscopic, laparoscopic donor harvesting, laparoscopic rygb, and robotic surgery (zeus, da vinci, and aesop)

         actively train new personnel, students, and recent graduates on robotic, endoscopic and bariatric surgical procedures

         efficiently troubleshoot endoscopic components

supervisor, central service department (1998 c 1999)

         successfully supervised all departmental staff in materiel management, supply distribution, processing, sterilization, instrumentation, and case cart set-up

         strategically planned and coordinated workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

 

~ volunteer experience ~

president, california state assembly of surgical technologists (ca-sa)

member, certified surgical technologists exam review committee (lcc-st cst erc)

the center for advanced surgical and interventional technology (casit), ucla

american red cross

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include numerous years of progressive experience in surgical technology, with expertise in educational program development, direction, and instruction.  i excel at coordinating staff, assessing program efficacy, and implementing top quality programs that meet high standards for accreditation.  my extensive experiences in scrubbing, instructing, and training personnel have consistently proven instrumental in my success at managing surgical technology programs.  to complement this history, i offer a solid academic background that includes a m.a. in education administration, as well as degrees in education, business administration, and surgical technology. 

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your school, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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