Professional Summary

Dedicated and accomplished Certified Surgical Technologist with over three decades of
experience in surgical services and healthcare education. Program Director of the Surgical
Technology Program at Chesapeake College since 2010, responsible for program oversight,
clinical site management, student success, and national accreditation. Active member and
Treasurer of the Maryland-Delaware State Assembly of Surgical Technologists. Committed to
advancing the profession through student mentorship, national conference participation, and
continuous professional development.

Education

Associate of Science, Health Science
Gulf Coast State College, Panama City, FL
Graduated: August 1, 2015


Gulf Coast Community College
Alternate Delivery Bridge Program
For Surgical Technology -2008-2010
Panama City, FL


Surgical Technology Training Certificate
The Memorial Hospital at Easton, Easton, MD
Completed: February 25, 1990 – November 19, 1990
Total Contact Hours: 1,480


High School Diploma
Colonel Richardson High School, Federalsburg, MD
Graduated: 1983

Certifications & Professional Memberships

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, Certified since 2010 Certification number 124506
  • Active Member, Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) – 18 years
  • Treasurer, Maryland-Delaware State Assembly of Surgical Technologists
  • Up-to-Date on Continuing Education Credits

Professional Experience

  • Program Director, Surgical Technology
    Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD
    2010–Present

  • Oversees all aspects of program operations, accreditation, curriculum development, and
    instruction

  • Manage clinical affiliations and student placements across multiple healthcare facilities

  • Maintain compliance with national accrediting bodies and institutional standards

  • Coordinate student participation in national and state AST conferences (New Orleans,
    Chicago, San Antonio, San Diego, National Harbor, Colorado, Washington, DC)

    • Advisor and sponsor for the Surgical Technology Student Club, organizing fundraisers

      and student development activities


      Clinical Instructor, Surgical Technology
      Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD
      2004–2010
      - Conducted clinical lab instruction and coordinated student learning in healthcare settings
      Collaborated with hospitals and surgical centers for student placement and supervision


      Surgical Technologist
      Delmarva Surgery Center, Salisbury, MD
      2006–2010
      - Scrubbed various surgical cases: Plastics, ENT, Orthopedics, Podiatry, GYN, Dental, General
      Surgery, Pain Management; Assisted in central sterile processing


      Surgical Technologist
      Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, DE
      2000–2006
      - Scrubbed diverse cases, served as Orthopedics Specialty Leader, and precepted students


      Surgical Technologist
      Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, MD
      1996–2000
      - Worked across multiple specialties including Cardiovascular, Neuro, and Trauma
      Served as a preceptor for new staff and students


      Surgical Technologist
      Memorial Hospital at Easton, Easton, MD
      1988–1996

      - Scrubbed multi-specialty cases, precepted new staff and students
      Orthopedic specialty team lead