Antonio Ruben Chamu
Santa Barbara
Summary
Experienced professional in healthcare operations. Demonstrating strong leadership, collaboration, and analytical thinking, effectively enhancing customer relations and team performance. Adept at strategy formulation and mentoring, leveraging bilingual skills to foster inclusive and productive environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
ON-SITE TEAM LEAD
Stryker Endoscopy
Santa Barbara
01.2025 - Current
- Serve as the onsite Team Lead for Stryker Endoscopy at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, supporting a high volume, acute care surgical environment
- Lead and mentor onsite Stryker specialists to ensure consistent, high-quality intraoperative support across multiple surgical services
- Act as the primary liaison between Stryker, hospital leadership, OR staff, SPD, and surgeons to align clinical needs with operational execution
- Provide expert intraoperative support and troubleshooting for Stryker endoscopy equipment, including camera systems, scopes, towers, and light sources
- Lead and support technology transitions and equipment upgrades (e.g., 1488/1588 to 1788 camera platforms), ensuring smooth adoption and minimal OR disruption
- Conduct in service education and hands on training for OR and SPD staff on equipment use, care, and reprocessing best practices
- Partner with hospital leadership to improve case cart readiness, equipment availability, and workflow efficiency
- Identify operational gaps and drive process improvements to reduce equipment-related delays and maintain OR efficiency
BUSINESS OWNER
RC Detail and Paint Correction
Santa Barbara
08.2017 - Current
- Owner and operator of an automotive detailing business managing operations, marketing, and customer relations
- Develop and execute digital and local advertising strategies to drive consistent customer growth
- Use social media and referrals to generate leads and build a strong local brand presence
- Manage pricing, scheduling, and service delivery to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction
ONSITE SPECIALIST
Stryker
Santa Barbara
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Support surgical operations, ensuring equipment readiness and team collaboration for optimal outcomes.
- Facilitate daily operations, enhancing productivity and client satisfaction through strategic improvements.
- Streamline billing processes, identifying enhancements for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Conduct in service training, mentoring team members to elevate performance and service quality.
- Collaborate with management to refine processes, ensuring consistent quality service delivery.
- Pioneered digital inventory tracking solutions, optimizing equipment availability and minimizing procedure delays through real time asset management.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Honda Dealership
Santa Barbara
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Customer relations.
- In-depth knowledge regarding vehicles and the sales of vehicles.
- Advised customers of vehicles that will best suit their needs.
- Sold extended warranties and service contracts.
- Compiled sales leads, maintained all potential customer relations.
- Fully educated on all systems used for car sales, POS, Excel, financial, and dealership databases.
- Independent target-oriented sales task.
CAR PORTER
Lexus
Santa Barbara
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Sole responsibility of handling all vehicles upon entry at the dealership.
- Services, deliveries, shuttle driver, and vehicle transportation as needed.
- Fully knowledgeable of all company departments and capabilities, directed all guests to their designated area of service.
- Assisted all departments in specific vehicular needs.
Education
B.S - Business Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 09.2024 - 01.2026
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara 08.2017 - 06/2019
High School Diploma -
Dos Pueblos High School
Goleta 08.2013 - 06/2017
Skills
- Bilingual (Expert)
- Mentoring (Expert)
- Training (Expert)
- Leadership (Expert)
- Business (Experienced)
- Business Management
- Technical Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Compliance
Certification
- CRCST Certified
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
ON-SITE TEAM LEAD
Stryker Endoscopy
01.2025 - Current
B.S - Business Management
Western Governors University
09.2024 - 01.2026
ONSITE SPECIALIST
Stryker
09.2021 - 12.2024
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Honda Dealership
08.2019 - 11.2020
Santa Barbara City College
08.2017 - 06/2019
BUSINESS OWNER
RC Detail and Paint Correction
08.2017 - Current
CAR PORTER
Lexus
01.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Dos Pueblos High School
08.2013 - 06/2017