• As a DSP I cared for 19 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, teaching them interpersonal skills and advocating their needs to their care teams.• Provided a safe haven where acceptance and inclusion were linked with client well-being.• Developed curriculum and activities that aligned with the person-centered service model, adjusting and customizing to meet the unique support needs of each individual.

• As the owner of a surgical assisting company my duties included scheduling, billing, coordinating, and participating in surgery at three medical facilities.• A key player in my success was the ability to remain calm and foster a light-hearted atmosphere in the operating room which translated to better patient and staff outcomes.• Educated patients and answered their questions prior to surgery to soothe anxiety and promote cooperation with procedural requirements.• Maintained patient’s confidential records in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

• Worked with 22 providers in the Orthopedic, Plastic, General, Robotic, Spine, Neuro, and Urology specialties.• My duties included coordinating between providers, hospital staff, sales representatives, and scheduling to ensure procedures went forward without complications.• Many of our trauma patients struggled with addiction, requiring strict drug administration and storage protocols.

• Worked part-time with two surgeons at Park Avenue Oculoplastics as a CSFA while completing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Colorado, Denver.• Rapid paced environment focusing exclusively on plastic surgery of the eyes and face where attention to detail is directly linked to patient satisfaction.

• CSFA working with 12 Surgery Centers and Hospitals in the greater Denver, CO area while pursuing an undergraduate degree.• This gave me the opportunity to build a wide network of relationships within a professional setting while balancing work, school, and my life goals.• I frequently operated in unfamiliar locations with people I did not know, which taught me how to cultivate a positive environment and rapidly build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.

• As a CSFA I worked with three providers learning to suture more efficiently with a focus on safety while maximizing profits. Worked exclusively with cosmetic procedures, where closure sites and wound healing are closely tied to business success.

• Assisted with over 1,200 procedures in 11 specialties while completing my national certification as a CSFA.• As a traveler I had the opportunity to engage with surgical experts across the country, learning about variations in technique by region and schooling.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class• Performed in the roles of Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, Surgical Technologist, and Surgical First Assistant with the United States Navy.• Honorably Discharged.Walter Reed National Military Medical Center March 2014 to February 2016• Worked with 40 providers to care for our nation’s wounded veterans and their families.• During this time, I oriented 20 junior surgical technologists and instructed suture labs for eight medical students and surgical residents studying at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.• My time was split between serving as a Head Orthopedic Surgical Technologist, training surgical technology students, and performing as a surgical first assistant for the orthopedic, general, and plastics specialties.