Operations Leader Research and Compliance
Resume:
JULIE SMITH
Minneapolis, MN ***** 612-***-****
**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Experienced in thriving within high-pressure and fast-paced environments, bringing a strong work ethic and self-motivation to every task. Adapting well under pressure, consistently delivering reliable decisions, performance, and results. Valuing diverse perspectives and ideas, actively fostering an inclusive work environment. Eager to expand skills and transition into a new environment, seeking opportunities for growth and development.
SKILLS
● Developing SOPs ● Reading Comprehension
● Patient Database Updates ● Patient Safety
● Document Organization ● Good Laboratory Practice Compliance
● Research Protocol Development ● Public Speaking
● Adaptive learning ● Ethics compliance
WORK HISTORY
RESEARCH OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR 10/2023 to 7/15/2025 Medtronic Coon Rapids, MN
● Optimized team performance by developing clear objectives, assigning tasks according to individual strengths, and monitoring progress towards goals.
● Monitored progress of ongoing projects, providing regular updates to senior leadership on key milestones and potential barriers.
● Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on research methodologies and techniques to enhance their skill sets.
● Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members by organizing workshops and training sessions on relevant topics in research operations management.
PRECLINICAL STUDY COORDINATOR 05/2021 to 10/2023
Medtronic Physiological Research Laboratory Minneapolis, MN
● Assists the Study Director with the coordination of study execution, initiation, design, development, and implementation of Preclinical research projects
● Under Study Director oversight, manages portions of studies and events of low to moderate complexity and prepares near final drafts of protocols, animal use forms, and reports
● Ensures the availability of the proper devices and equipment to successfully conduct the study, to control test devices to ensure integrity
● Advises sponsors on device selection
SENIOR SURGICAL TECHNICIAN 09/2013 to 05/2021
NAMSA Brooklyn Park, MN
● Provide direct animal care, veterinary technician, and surgical technician services to clients
● Assist in assigned preclinical research projects
● Inductions of all species used in this facility and maintained with anesthesia during all procedures and emergency situations
● Special focus on high risk recoveries, blood processing, and pre planning of studies
● Member of the facility IACUC
ANIMAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IV 01/2008 to 09/2013
Medtronic Physiological Research Laboratory Minneapolis, MN
● Designed and staffed a state of the art veterinary ICU, innovating new recovery techniques for a variety of species resulting in increased animal comfort, care, and patient survival rates
● Collaborated with associates on multiple development teams, such as creating and developing an electronic medical record system, exploring needle less delivery systems, and instituted emergency preparedness kits
● Standardized intake and discharge of all patients, resulting in more accurate record keeping, consistency in animal care, and more precise follow up care
● Trained new and existing staff in the care of patients in an ICU including venous, arterial, and urinary catheterization, central line placement, invasive and non invasive blood pressure monitoring, calculating drug dosages, and formulating constant rate infusions
SURGICAL TECHNICIAN I 01/2006 to 01/2008
Medtronic Physiological Research Laboratory Minneapolis, MN
● Provided anesthesia to a variety of species, using multiple modalities and tailoring to fit the patient's need or disease state
● Assisted veterinary surgeons with various surgical procedures, including thoracotmies, cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, lead implants, spinal and orthopedic procedures
● Operated physiological monitoring equipment, fluoroscope, radiology, Medrad, and fluid pumps
ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN 01/2005 to 01/2006
Medtronic Physiological Research Laboratory Minneapolis, MN
● Administered medications and treatments to a variety of species dealing with multiple disease states
● Performed daily care and monitoring of patients
● Trained new employees on Medtronic's standard of care, SOPs and work instructions
EDUCATION
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE MARKETING 01/2016
Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, MN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AGRICULTURE 08/1997
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
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REFERENCES
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PERSONAL
INFORMATION
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