Robert A.

Peinert
5619 La Estrella Circle * Harlingen, TX * 806.773.5403 *
EDUCATION:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas
Master of Science, Clinical Practice Management
May 2010
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Bachelor of Arts, Photocommunications; Minor, English
May 2004
EXPERIENCE:
Acute Physical Therapy Technician, University Medical Center, Lubbock, TX;
September 2009 to May 2010:
* Trained up to ten new Acute P.T. Techs per semester at Lubbock's only Level 1
trauma hospital, serving more than 300,000 patients per year.
* Cleaned and changed burn and wound dressings on patients all throughout the h
ospital.
* Responsible for medicine logistics and supply for clinic.
* Worked with up to 20 patients per day in mobility exercises and mobility camp
for knee and hip replacement patients.
Surgery Department Research Assistant, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Cen
ter, Lubbock, TX;
September 2008 to May 2010:
* Developed optimization plan to reduce the amount of non-billable services for
department.
* Aided in budget and purchase of new camera system for University Medical Cent
ers' Emergency Center Department.
* Videotaped surgeries used for research, training, and instrument development.
* Instrumental in establishment of burn and wound photographic archive at Unive
rsity Medical Center, which is now being implemented throughout entire hospital.
* Photographed burns, wounds, and surgeries for measuring healing process, trai
ning, and presentations.
* Knowledgeable of standard operating room practices and procedures, and assist
ed upon request while documenting surgeries.
Information Technology Specialist, Texas Tech University College of Mass Communi
cations, Lubbock, TX;
August 2004 to August 2008:
* Responsible for $100,000 annual equipment budget for college.
* Trained and supervised ten student workers per academic semester.
* Maintained college's equipment inventory, handled repairs, and placed new ord
ers.
* Supported 30 photography students in digital-photo computer lab and photo stu
dio.
* Lectured to classes, and instructed students and faculty on proper camera usa
ge.
* Created training videos for college on camera techniques and usage.
* Managed college computer labs, and supported faculty and staff with computer
and software problems.
Photography Lab Technician, Texas Tech University College of Mass Communications
, Lubbock, TX;
August 2002 to May 2004:
* While pursuing a full time BA degree simultaneously, assisted classes of 20-3
0 students in darkroom, studio, and digital-photo computer labs.
 * Responsible for $2,500 annual photography budget.
* Managed photography studio and darkrooms, maintained chemicals, and purchased
new equipment and supplies.
* Trained and supervised three student workers per academic semester.
Retail Sales Clerk, Raiderland Discount Warehouse, Lubbock, TX;
July 2001 to April 2002:
* Trained up to fifteen new employees annually.
* Maintained stores $500,000 inventory.
* Handled daily monetary transactions.
Rehab Technician, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Clinics, Lubbock, Levelland, and Sl
aton, TX;
June 1999 to August 2000:
* Trained 5-15 new rehab techs and physical therapy student workers/observers p
er year.
* Managed fitness department, demonstrated fitness equipment, assisted persons
in fitness program, took monthly payments.
* Assisted physical and occupational therapists with patient care, monitored an
d aided patients with exercises, stretches, etc.
* Responsible for opening and preparing facility for daily patient care and fit
ness program.
5619 La Estrella Circle * Harlingen, TX * 806.773.5403 *
Office Assistant, Orthopedic Private Practice, Lubbock, TX;
June 1995 to June 1999:
* Assisted in the management of the practice such as patient appointments, bill
ing, daily operational management, and lab appointments.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
* American College of Health Care Executives, Member Regents Advisory Council
* BioCommunications Association, Member
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Word Macintosh OSX
Microsoft Excel Apple iWork: Pages, Numbers, Keynote
Microsoft PowerPoint Apple iLife: iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD
Microsoft Outlook Adobe PhotoShop
Microsoft Windows
VOLUNTEER:
* Medical photographer for Valley Baptist Medical Center's Orthopedic Trauma De
partment, seasonal 2009-2010.
* Surgeons used photos for various medical presentations and training.
5619 La Estrella Circle * Harlingen, TX * 806.773.5403 *
References:
* John Griswold, M.D., FACS, Department of Surgery Chairman
Texas Tech University Health Science Center Department of Surgery
(806) 743-2370
* Dennis Harp, Associate Dean of Faculty, Retired
Texas Tech University College of Mass Communications
(806) 794-1054
* Lane Beasley Adams, Clinical Administrator
Texas Tech University Health Science Center Department of Surgery
(806) 743-2370
* Anthony Galvez Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Rhode Island College Department of Communication
(402) 456-8638
* Annie Ruland, Administrative Assistant
Texas Tech University College of Mass Communications
(806) 742-3385
* Ed Youngblood Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Auburn University Department of Communication & Journalism
(806) 789-1017