Kara L. Suter
Houston, Texas 77075
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position that will utilize my skills.
SUMMARY
** ***** ************ ** ******** Sciences, Micro-Surgery, Laser Technology and Cosmetic Procedures. With a strong background in Office Management.
Adaptable to any specialty and eager to learn new technology.
SKILLS
Laser Specialist trained in cosmetic and surgical lasers.
Ability to plan, organize, implement work and motivate staff to gain cooperation and respect.
Highly creative, resourceful, taking initiatives and drives to success levels.
With administrative/management experience and proven results.
Excellent Public Relations skills with doctors, patients, staff and vendors.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
BK Ultra Sound- 2013
CPR – Nov. 2016
Laser Safety Officer (LSO) 2016
Laser Hair Removal (LHR) 2016
Operating Room Protocal-2012
Operating Room Protocol-HealthStrean-2004
Laparoscopic CO2 Laser in General Surgery-2000
Endocare Cryocare System-2000
Endermology-1997
OSHA: “The Complete Compliance”-1997
Percutaneous Discectomy-1987
Micro-surgical Education & Teaching-UNR-1987
Basic Micro-vascular Technology-1986
Cosmetology-1000 hours-1978/1980
LASER TRAINING
Omni Guide CO2
Diode
Versa Pulse
MedLite C6
Argon beam Coagulator
ND. YAG
Indigo
CO2
Erbium
Green Light
Holmium
Alexandrite
Niagra
Versa Pulse
KTP/YAG
WORK HISTORY
Nov 2014- May 2016 Statewide Services- Project Coordinator
10030 Blackhawk Blvd. G12, Houston Tx
Coordinate Delivery & Install of Industrial Kitchens
Aug 2012- Aug 2014 UHS Surgical Service- Mobile Laser Tech
6975 Portwest Dr., Houston Tx
Surgical Laser Specialist (Mobile)
Jan. 1, 2011 – Jan. 6, 2012 LONE STAR/ MEDERMIS LASER CLINIC-Laser Tech
Laser Specialist/Tattoo Removal
Jan. 2007- Aug. 2010 PURIST AUDIO, Clute, TX 979-***-****-Assembly Line
June. 2006- Aug. 2007 PRIVATE HOME HEALTHCARE, Angleton, TX 409-***-****
Aug. 2000-May 2006 PSYSIOLOGIC REPS INC. Las Vegas, NV-Mobile Laser Tech
Serving Las Vegas area, parts of Arizona and Utah with surgical and cosmetic lasers
Traveled independently and served the needs of the hospitals and private medical practices
Jan. 1999- Aug. 2000 THE COSMETIC LASER CENTER, Las Vegas, NV-Manager
Schedule patients and conducted consultants
Provided treatment and post-op care for out-patients for Cosmetic Laser procedures
June 1997- Nov.1999 BARRY MARKMAN PLASTIC SURGERY, Las Vegas, NV- Assistant Administrator
Responsible for all aspects of clinical breast studies
Enrolled patients and followed-up on care
Responsible for the Doctor’s hair transplant business
Applied for:
F.D.A. Approval (received in 2001)
510K patent for and implanting device (received in 2001)
Medical licensure in six states (received between 2001 and 2006)
Organized training
Assisted in micro-hair grafting surgery
Performed general administrative duties
Jan. 1989- April 1994 C.M.E. Center (Continuing Medical Education) HCA WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER-Owner/Manager/Coordinator
Organized and managed a 2,000 sq. ft. training laboratory offering continuing education Cat. 1 program for physicians
Sept. 1985-Jan.1989 HUMANA HOSPITAL SUNRISE LASER CENTER, Las Vegas, NV UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
MICRO-SURGERY UNLIMITED, Las Vegas, NV-Technical Director (working concurrently at both facilities)
Prepared courses and trained technicians
Organized and administered the surgical training laboratories
1989 (5 months) MICRO-MANICURE, INC. Albert Cappana, M.D. Owner, Las Vegas, NV- Consultant
Organized and developed a 2,000 sq. ft. full service beauty salon
Designed facility incorporating the concepts of applying operating room microscopic technology to a variety of nail care procedures
Hired and trained personnel
Conducted marketing campaigns using television, billboard, and local media ads
Covered equipment requirements
Researched accessory product lines to enhance customer appeal and enhance profit margin
1987-1989 MEDICAL PRACTICE, Edward Stevens ENT, Las Vegas, NV
Worked back-office and assisted in patient care
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
1994-1997 ANTIQUE DEALERSHIPS, Angleton, TX-(Side Job)
Owner/Manager SaltGrass Antiques; Owner/Manager CountySeat Antiques