KUNITA PATEL
VILLA RICA
Summary
self-starting ,goal- oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance and vision promote success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
slice downtown
Atlanta
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Managed daily operations of a busy downtown restaurant.
- Developed menu items based on customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
- Trained staff on service standards and food safety protocols.
- Oversaw inventory management and vendor relationships for quality supplies.
- Implemented marketing strategies to enhance community engagement and brand visibility.
- Coordinated special events to attract new customers and increase foot traffic.
- Fostered teamwork among staff to improve service efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and maintained a clean environment.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
Surgical Technologist
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta
06.2014 - 02.2022
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations to ensure smooth workflow.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to hospital hygiene protocols.
- Managed surgical supplies inventory and restocked as needed.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Educated new staff on proper surgical practices and protocols.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Tanner Medical Center
Villa Rica
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations to ensure smooth workflow.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to hospital hygiene protocols.
- Managed surgical supplies inventory and restocked as needed.
- Educated new staff on proper surgical practices and protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals during surgeries under surgeon supervision.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
Education
Surgical Technologist
Georgia Medical Institute
GA04-2006
Skills
- Sales management
- Strategic planning
- Cost reduction
- Hiring and staffing
- Human resources
- Sales leadership
- Customer relations
- Business planning
- Staff training
- Surgery knowledge
Timeline
Owner
slice downtown
01.2021 - 12.2025
Surgical Technologist
Tanner Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
Surgical Technologist
Northside Hospital Atlanta
06.2014 - 02.2022
Surgical Technologist
Georgia Medical Institute