Rifan Kadhim
El Cajon
Summary
Patient and client-focused veterinarian with proven leadership in veterinary practice management backed by successful career as clinical practitioner in small animal medicine and surgery. Collaborative and motivating team builder with proven strengths in operations management, strategic planning, and organizational transformation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician II
Quidel Ortho
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track to meet deadlines.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Increased overall productivity by training new technicians and providing ongoing support to team members.
- Assembled and tested parts and components to meet safety and performance standards.
- Performed routine equipment calibration to maintain consistent product quality and adherence to specifications.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing standardized procedures and streamlining workflow.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Installed and maintained manufacturing equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Trained and supervised production staff in use of equipment and machinery.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available for uninterrupted production schedules.
- Reduced machine downtime with proactive maintenance and timely troubleshooting.
Manufacturing technician
Abbott
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Documenting, Machine Operation, Inventory/Material Control, Inspections, Assembly and Testing, Quality and Performance Standards, Work Safety – GMP & SOP, Hand tools, Assure safety in the workplace, practices and housekeeping; investigate and correct near misses and accidents, Facilitate effective communication between shifts and work groups, Prioritization and facilitation of improvement activities, Prepare and conduct effective performance feedback, evaluations and corrective actions, Facilitate problem solving activities
- Shift Responsibility: encompass maintenance work order prioritization and direct labor prioritization/reassignment, Coach and mentor Team Members; Plan team and Team Member development, Schedule and coordinate Lead Team Technician
- Improved production efficiency by implementing standardized procedures and streamlining workflow.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available for uninterrupted production schedules.
- Performed routine equipment calibration to maintain consistent product quality and adherence to specifications.
- Stayed current on emerging industry trends, applying new knowledge to enhance performance in the workplace.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Assembled and tested parts and components to meet safety and performance standards.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Assisted in design and fabrication of new machinery and equipment.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Veterinarian
Baghdad veterinary clinic
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries, including exploratory surgery and C-sections
- Worked with local animal rescue organizations, wildlife officers and county shelter to provide veterinary services to animals on pro bono basis
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Education
Veterinary medicine -
University of Diyala
Diyala, IraqSkills
- Animal behavior knowledge
- Vaccinations
- Animal diagnostics
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Chronic and acute conditions
- Dental procedures
- Proper animal restraint
- Emergency pet care
- Chart management
- Effective owner communication
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Medication Administration
- Pet owner rapport
- Relationship development
- Process improvement
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Production Records
- Performance Tracking
- Safety Protocols
- Staff Training
- Quality Control
- Material Handling
- Inventory Management
- Documentation Preparation
- Product Inspection
- Type Tool Use
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician II
Quidel Ortho
03.2024 - Current
Manufacturing technician
Abbott
01.2023 - 02.2024
Veterinarian
Baghdad veterinary clinic
01.2018 - 01.2020
Veterinary medicine -
University of Diyala
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