Technician High School

Peri Riggins

Woodland, California

abpy4g@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To work in a friendly environment where I can continue to learn as well as offer the skills I ve acquired.

SKILLS INCLUDE:

Computer (Mac and PC):

Adobe Photoshop

Chat/Email programs

BBEdit (HTML)

Adobe Indesign

Appleworks

QuarkExpress

Corel Draw

Excel

PageMaker

GroupMail

Various scanning software

Cornerstone (veterinary)

Word/Microsoft Office

CD burners

Retrospect (back up software)

WACOM Tablets

Various Antivirus/Disk utilities

Flatbed scanners

Variable Data software

Office/Other:

Handling phones

Filing/Setting up new charts

Dealing with clients

Dealing with representatives

Scheduling appointments

Handling register

Checking in/discharging clients/patients

Deposits

General closing

Handling problems with clients/staff

General problem solving

Sales

Ordering

Data entry/typing

Organizing procedures/staff

Maintaining various logs

Teaching/training

Medical History taking

Printshop:

Baum Cutter

Xerox front end controllers

Ripit

Canon CLC 4000/Fiery controller

Canon 8500 Imagerunner

Engineering/large format copies

Various smaller copiers/printers

Binding including comb and spiral

Padding

Variety of older cutting machines

Perforation machines

Folding machines

Shrink wrapping

Hand collating & folding

Knowledge of:

Silk screening

plate making

offset printing

half tones/stats

Medical:

IV Catheters

Sample collection

Radiographs

Medicating/calculating dosages

History taking

Bandaging

Anesthesia induction/monitoring

Restraint (cats/dogs)

Lab work

Intubation

Surgical prep

general care

Maintaining logs of controlled drugs

Maintaining surgical logs

Teaching/training

Pharmacy work (filling prescriptions, etc)

Organizing procedures/staff

EMPLOYMENT/EXPERIENCE

Document Works, Sacramento, CA June 7, 2008 - Current

Digital/Prepress:

Prepare files to go to digital printers or Ripit plate system for press. Set up variable data items for both Document Works and clients. Client training/tech help for using software and setting up files. Digital production including running jobs on digital printers. In house design for various items including marketing tools. Assist with phones, bindery, and office in general.

F&F Multiprint, Woodland, CA November 17, 2003 - April 1, 2008

Graphic Designer:

Main graphic Designer for a copy/design shop. Developed items ranging from simple letterhead to fliers and brochures as well as full color business cards. Trouble shooting various issues and problems. Also worked the front counter which included handling phones, clients, running a variety of printers/copiers, shipping and the register.

California Registered Notary March 15, 2004-March 15, 2008

Animal Medical Centers of Sacramento, Sacramento, CA July 24, 2000 - November 14, 2003

Registered Veterinary Technician:

Natomas AMC and Stanford Ranch AMC. Worked as Head Technician at Natomas for a year and Co Head Tech at Stanford Ranch. Responsible for opening and closing clinics. Handling problems with clients, patients and staff. General technician and reception duties (see skills). Ordering, general maintenance and operations in both clinics.

Acacia Pet Clinic, San Jose, CA April 1, 1997 - March 26, 2000

Veterinary Technician:

Unregistered Veterinary Assistant and then Registered Vet. Tech. as of Oct. 1999. Rotated through various positions including lead technician (treatment coordinator), surgery prep, reception, pharmacy/lab work and kennels. Responsible for general technician and reception duties. Opening and closing the clinic.

Kiddie World, San Jose, CA March 10, 1993 - December 30, 1994

Sales Clerk/Cashier:

Stocked aisles, assisted customers in the store and on the phone. In addition worked cash register in the hobby department, checked in orders and worked with model distributor representative.

The Malibu Times, Malibu, CA January 4, 1988 - October 13, 1992

Typesetter:

Typeset, pagination and pre-press work for two weekly newspapers. Worked on Quadritek 1200 Phototypeset machine and Macintosh computers. Responsible for all editorial and legal notice typesetting/pagination. Assisted in redesigns, halftones and stats as well as in managing productionhe between art directors. Training of new staff.

Best Printing, Santa Monica, CA July 1, 1986 - December 1, 1987

Typesetter:

Worked on Quadritek 1400 phototypeset machine; handled majority of typesetting and pre-press work. Wrote up orders for customers; answered phones; Assisted in bindery when needed. Assisted owner with banking, deliveries, supply shopping, opening and closing.

Steve s Rexall Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA December 1, 1984 - June 1, 1987

Cashier/Pharmacy Technician:

Cashier and Pharmacy Technician. Responsible for orders, customer relations, phones.; Assisted customers at the counter and on the phone as cashier; Responsible for recorded prescriptions in computer, orders, filing medical insurance papers and phones.

EDUCATION

Foothill Community College

Jan. 1995-June 1999

Major: Veterinary Technician -- AS degree

Graduate with honors

West Los Angeles Junior Community College

Sept. 1984-Feb. 2, 1987

Advanced Certificate in Travel Agency Operations

Graduate with honors

Venice High School

Graduated June 1984

3.57 GPA

Major: Music

Second Major: Printing

AWARDS/HONORS

Phi Theta Kappa Society Member -- Foothill College branch, charter member

Dean s List -- Foothill College

Dean s List -- West Los Angeles College

High honors graduate in high school

$100 scholarship for college from elementary school PTA

Best Sophomore All Categories -- Rotary Club High School Industrial Arts show and exhibit

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Contact this candidate