K a ren V. Simmons
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OBJECT I V E
To secure a challenging position as a Medical Device Account Service Rep, that will fully utilize my skills and
education as well as encourage personal and professional growth.
E D UCAT IO N
V ISTA ADULT SCHOOL, FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA 2008
Certificate of Completion – Event Planning
TRINITY COLLEGE, FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA 2001-2003
Certificate of Completion – Surgical Technologist
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 1981-1983
B iology Major
MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE, WALNUT, CALIFORNIA 1979-1981
A.S. Biology
WORK EXPER I E NCE
Event Planner: Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition 2008
Rodriguez Music Boosters (Volunteer) 2001 – 2008
Surgical Technologist: D r. Manual Delgado, Novato, California 2009 – Present
Dr. John Zimmerman, Napa, California 2003 – Present
Sutter Fairfield Surgery Center, Fairfield, CA 2004 – 2006
F light Attendant: US Airways Airlines, Alexandria, Virginia 1986 – 2001
(Voluntary Furlough 11/2001)
Retail / Customer Service: Neiman Marcus, Chico’s Seasonal
ACH I E V M E N TS
Successfully completed both Surgical Technologist and EMT t raining scoring within the top 10% of the class.
Trained co-workers in the Endo suite, increasing productivity from one to two rooms.
Worked with vendors to revise surgical packs to make them more efficient and cost effective.
Developed and implemented new policies and procedures for integrating new aircraft into an existing f leet,
w hile t raining f light attendants on said aircrafts.
Responsible for clear and precise communication between f light crews in emergency situations, and worked as
a team member.
Successfully planned and chaired fundraising events for local schools
References available on request