Erica Retzer
Sacramento, CA
Objective: Enthusiastically seeking secure full-time employment utilizing the professional skills, knowledge and experience I have
acquired working in various multi-client based fields. My interests are directed toward working with people as an Emergency Medical
Technician, where a strong understanding of urgent patient care can be utilized to provide efficient life support and first aid treatment to
patients in emergency situations.
EXPERIENCE:
Sept 2008 – May 2013 EMQ (Eastfield Ming Quong) Families First
Counselor II
•Provide supervision, safety, protection, guidance, and discipline in a residential setting caring for up to 9 clients
•Assist in developing motivational programs for clients highlighting safety, stable emotional nurturing and age
appropriate development
•Participate in regular staff development meetings and team meetings for creating and adjusting treatment plans for our
clients
•Train incoming staff members in pertinent work material, including client-staff interaction, client psychological and
sociological histories, and administrative and crisis management procedures
Oct 2006 - May 2008 Lodi Unified School District
Tracy Unified School District
Substitute Teacher
• Taught multiple subjects
• Served as a long term substitute in Algebra and Pre-Algebra at Delta Middle School
Sept 2004 - Oct 2006 Alvord Unified School District
Substitute Teacher
• Taught multiple subjects
• Served as a long term substitute in Algebra and Pre-Algebra at Villegas Middle School
June 1994 – June 2000 Magnolia Veterinary Hospital
Assistant Veterinary Technican
• Assisted the Veterinarian in the exam room with the clients.
• Cleaned the clinic after all procedures.
• Prepped the patients for surgery.
• Helped stock and restock all rooms of the clinic at beginning of the day and after procedures.
• Interacted with clients as they checked in/out, purchased items, or had procedures done on their animals.
EDUCATION:
2013-2013 National College of Technical Institute, Roseville CA
Major: EMT
2000-2004 California Baptist University, Riverside CA
Major: Organizational Management Minor: Information Systems
SKILLS:
California EMT Certificate – 06/2015
BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers - 06/2015
Ambulance Certificate - 07/2015
Medical Examiner’s Certificate - 07/2015
National EMS Certificate - 03/2016
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Experienced with proper utilization of two-way radios for communication
Lead staff trainer, facilitator for small group discussions and activities with nearly all of my employment positions