Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Dixie Pig BBQ, excelling in customer relationship management and staff training. Expert in cost management and cash flow oversight, I consistently enhance operational efficiency while delivering exceptional service. Committed to fostering a positive team environment and ensuring compliance with health standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager of Food Service
Dixie Pig BBQ
Oakland Park
06.2018 - Current
Supervised staff to ensure quality service and adherence to standards.
Managed daily operations of food service and restaurant activities.
Trained and supervised staff members in all aspects of restaurant operations.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
Scheduled staffing levels according to expected business volume on a daily basis.
Collaborated with health inspectors to address any compliance issues promptly.
Coordinated with chefs and kitchen staff to develop menus that satisfied customer preferences while managing costs.
Oversaw the maintenance and repair of restaurant equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Assisted in planning and executing special events and catering services.
Managed cash flow, overseeing daily receipts and bank deposits.
Maintain accurate employee records and update payroll information regularly.
Lead Dental Assistant
Dental Spa
Lighthouse Point
05.2018 - 09.2022
Assisted dentists with various clinical tasks and patient examinations.
Supervised daily operations of dental procedures and patient care.
Trained new staff on best practices and office protocols for efficiency.
Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in the clinic.
Coordinated patient scheduling to optimize workflow and minimize wait times.
Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices effectively.
Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems diligently.
Actively participated in team meetings to discuss workflow strategies for improving productivity.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns (Cerec), extractions, implants.
Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
Prepared multiple treatment plan options for patients.
Dental Assistant
The Center for Implant and General Dentistry
Lindale
06.2014 - 05.2018
Assisted dentists during procedures and provided chairside support.
Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for patient care.
Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently.
Operated dental equipment and maintained inventory of supplies.
Maintained and ordered dental inventory for office.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Handled all dental implant cases from start to finish.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Oral Surgery Assistant
Southern Surgical Arts
Tyler
01.2011 - 06.2014
Assisted oral surgeons during procedures using advanced surgical instruments.
Prepared and sterilized surgical tools to maintain a safe environment.
Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions.
Instructed patients on proper home care techniques following oral surgery.
Prepared treatment rooms by setting up instruments, supplies, and medications needed for procedures.
Assisted with suturing wounds closed following surgical operations when necessary.
Dispensed medications prescribed by the surgeon according to established protocol.
Collected specimens from biopsies or other tissue samples sent off for laboratory testing.
Coordinated scheduling of appointments between patients and surgeons.
Took impressions of teeth for fabrication of prostheses such as crowns or dentures.
Dental Assistant
US Army
Fort Hood
04.2001 - 12.2006
Assisted dentists during procedures and provided chairside support.
Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for patient care.
Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.