Personal Resume

Most of my experience is in the veterinary and human medical fields. I use this knowledge to assist in creating educational materials (both writing and illustrating) for surgeons, vet techs, and sales reps. I’ve worked with both PC and Mac platforms, using Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Corel product suites. I  am interested in all types of training projects, and am willing to be trained as needed. I love to learn new software. Previous pay ranged from $8 an hour to $48K at year.

Home Address:  3621 Epworth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211

Home Phone: (513) 389-1612
E-mail:     tguy@zoomtown.com
Website:   www.cafepress.com/MuttsnMothers    

University:  

Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 40509
Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology
Graduated with distinction, May 1989, GPA 3.9

Certification: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in the State of Ohio

College:          

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Misc. credits for computer illustration, CAD
Major: Commercial Art
1994-2002    

Raymond Walters College, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Computer Graphics in Design
Major: Commercial Art
1993 - 1994

Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO  80231
Completed Fall Semester, 1985
Major:      Fine Arts

Work Experience:

Feb 2011 Vet Path Services, Inc.
              6450 Castle Drive
              Mason, OH 45040
              Grace  Riegert, Laboratory  Manager
              (513) 469-0777
              FAX (513) 469-2474
              Position:  Laboratory Technician 

2004 to Jan 2011  Homemaker       
             Volunteer work with Cincinnati Public Library.
             Contact: Kathy Bach
             513 369-4474   
             Volunteer work with Cheviot Elementary School.
             Contact: Miss Nell or Barb
             513 363-1400
             Volunteer work with Scout Pack 108
             Committee member, Secretary and Web Site Assistance
             Other: Have a small shop on-line - (see website link above).
               Sell on eBay.
               Do free-lance artwork through website – (see work directly below).
               Research genealogy on-line.
       
Freelance Experience:

            Institute for Reproductive Health
            Sherif G. Awadalla, M.D.        
            Medical Director                 
            Cincinnati, OH
            513 924 5550
            www.cincinnatifertility.com
Position: Completed freelance medical artwork for layman’s book about infertility issues. Graphics also on website.

            Clinical Anatomy Associates
            9378 Mason Montgomery Rd., Ste. 102
            Mason, OH 45040-8827
            Efrain A. Miranda, Ph.D.
            (513) 777-0180
            www.clinicalanatomy.com
Postion: Completed freelance medical artwork for Efrain A. Miranda, Ph.D., whom I also worked with at Ethicon Endo-Surgey, Inc.

1999 to 2004    
           Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.         
           4545 Creek Road                        
           Cincinnati, OH 45242
           Supervisor: Patti Wuenneman
           513 337-7000    
Position: Computer Generated Illustration/Animation Technician. Responsible for creation of illustrations and animations to be utilized in educational materials for professional education.  This includes anatomically correct schematics, 3D model design and animation, 2D animation, as well as ClipArts, Web graphics, charts, and graphs. Also assist with multi-media  training and monitoring of equipment.

1994 to 1999    
           Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc        
           4545 Creek Road            
           Cincinnati, OH 45242    
Position: Computer illustrator. Responsible for the creation of anatomically correct schematics, as well as Clipart, Web graphics, charts, and graphs.  Also performed duties as Registered Veterinary Technician.

1992 to 1994    
           Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.    
           4545 Creek Road            
           Cincinnati, OH 45242    
Position: Registered Veterinary Technician. Anesthesia of dogs, goats and pigs.  Perform surgical nurse duties in both sterile and non-sterile environment.. Have been trained to perform and aid in the performance of laparoscopic bowel, thoracic, GYN, and general surgical procedures in order to facilitate surgeons in the above laparoscopic procedures. Performed pharmacy technician duties. Have performed some research duties.  Also spent time in charge of scheduling the pm technical staff.  Development of several study aids for facilitators and sales reps.

1989 to 1992   
           Grady’s Vet Clinic                   
           9255 Winton Road           
           Cincinnati,  OH  45231
           www.gradyvet.com       
           (513) 931-8675                   
           Dr. James Auvil, DVM
Position: Registered Veterinary Technician. Specialized in dentistry, exotic animal, pet animal.  Surgical assistant, anesthesia, prophylaxis, radiology, handling, collection of samples.  Surgical assistant to visiting consultants performing Orthopedic, Ophthalmologic, and Neurologic procedures. Also served as occasional research technician.

1988 to 1989    
           Richmond Road Vet Clinic                
           Lexington, KY                
           Dr. M.K. Snyder, DVM
Position: Preceptorship. Surgical assistant, treatments, client education, radiology, anesthesia, reception, kennel cleaning.  Mostly small, some large animal.

1986 to 1986    
           Pet Gallery                
           15433C   E. Hampden            
           Aurora, CO  80013
           (303) 690 - 9060
Position: Day cashier, evening kennel help. Stocking.

Publications:

2000    Published Graphics
           Atlas of Surgical Stapling
           Johann Abrosius Barth

1999    Text Publication, collaborative
           Implementing HRD Technology
           American Society for Training and Development
                
1996    Published Graphics
           Advances in Obstetrics and Gynecology
           Volume 3
           Mosby Press

Developed Illustrations, Medical Artwork for:
    Thorocoscopy Cookbook,  Dee Woebkenberg
    Laparoscopic Removal of Omentum, Dr. Penino, Dr. Lyn Freeman.
    Comparison of Omental Structures in Human and Dog, Dr. Penino, Dr. Freeman
    Laparoscopic Vagotomy/Nissen Illustrations, Dr. Suzanne Thompson
    Extracoporeal Endoknot Tying, Dr. David Stoloff
    Placement of Hasson Trocar Through Tissue Layers, Sales Representative
    Prototype Endoknot, Jeff Pettit
    Prototype Pelvitrainer, Dr. David Stoloff
    Port Placement, Pig and Goat, Dr. Lyn Freeman
    Port Placement, Pig and Goat, Quality Color, Dr. Lyn Freeman
    Comic strip for Newsletter, Surgical Education Department.
        
Work Related Experiences - Education and Training:

2-93     Product lectures with Efrain Miranda. Presentation of open and laparoscopic instrumentation as well as suture materials.

9-92     Anatomy and surgical procedures training. Performed hernia and bowel procedures in lab, attended didactics sessions on GYN, bowel, hernia and chole. (Ethicon)

8-92    Attended bowel course, assisted in training doctors in techniques of laparoscopic bowel surgery.  M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital, Houston, TX (Ethicon)

2-90    Assisted in teaching animal health technician course, teaching dental prophy and X-ray.  University of Cincinnati.  Dr. James Auvil, DVM.

-Assisted in training doctors, sales representatives, and technicians in surgical and medical aspects of their work.
-Commissioned to compose training manuals for veterinary technicians.  
-Developed study, review question and answer packets for Regional Sales Training and Sales Mastery Course (for veterinary technician use).

Off Site Job Training:

5/2001 Learning Maya Introduction 4 day course
           Alias Wavefront
           Toronto, CANADA

Work Related Experiences - Writing and Editing:
                    
-IACUC - Helped to reduce paperwork, reformat IACUC forms.
-Veterinary Benefits - Developed possible benefits program and researched cost of beginning program for all Veterinary background personnel. With Dr. Lucy Senter.
-Development of Lab Info sheet to track lab issues in order to document and correct    current problems.  Use forms to compile issues to be presented during benchmarking meetings.
-Developed Bioskills Inventory Checklist Form.
-Development of Possible Work Ladder/Career Paths-Developed idea for efficiency in workplace:  3/8/3  or 5/10/5 agenda for saving manpower and overtime budget.
-Wrote article on “The future vision of our department” for use by the steering committee for building a high performance organization.

Work Related Experiences - Working on Teams:

-Ergonomics Team - Brainstorming team to develop more efficient ways to handle animals and equipment with less chance of injury.
-Disciplinary Actions Team - Worked on team of 4 individuals to develop disciplinary program for our department.
-SER program - Acted as mentor for Surgical Education Representatives, training in all lab activities and sales representative duties. 

Work Related Experiences - Misc.

-Special orthodontic work, Cincinnati K9 Police, Hamilton County K9 Police, Middletown Sheriff’s Dept. K9 Police.
-Appointed pharmacy technician by Ethicon, to draw up and aid in keeping track of
controlled drug usage.

Awards and Honors

Blue Ribbon Finalist, Gold Key Award (Art) 1984
Commencement Award for Art, 1984
Animal Dietician’s Certificate, Hill’s Pet Food, spring 1988
Academic Award, Hill’s Pet Food, spring 1989
Dean’s list for Academic Excellence, Morehead State University, entire duration. (1989)
Dean’s list for Academic Excellence, Raymond Walters College
Dean’s list for Academic Excellence, University of Cincinnati