Ava Stuecken
Freeburg,Missouri
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Core Family Dentistry
Linn, Missouri
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review, and updated patient charts after completed visit.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
File Manager
Scherf's Meat Processing
Loose Creek, MO
05.2024 - Current
- Created a computer program for all meat cutting instructions to become digitized.
- Went through and organized all files based on alphabetical order.
- Manually entered all cutting instructions into computer program.
- Maintained and updated computer program as needed.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
NextGen Precision Health
Columbia, Missouri
08.2023 - Current
- Performed laboratory experiments in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained databases for tracking study participants and results.
- Took active role in research projects under guidance of faculty members.
- Executed qualitative and quantitative analysis on wide range of data.
- Assisted scientists in laboratory experiments to confirm research hypotheses.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Quaker Window Products
Freeburg, Missouri
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to track expenses and other financial data related to the office budget.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Maintained business records by updating customer information.
DISHWASHER
Little Sprouts
Jefferson City, Missouri
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
FACTORY LINE WORKER
Quaker Windows & Doors
Freeburg, Missouri
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Operated machinery to package and assemble products.
- Inspected completed items for accuracy against specifications.
- Performed minor repairs on faulty equipment as needed.
CASHIER
LeBeautique LLC
Westphalia, Missouri
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Operated cash register to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05-2027
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Fatima High School
05.2023
Testing Scores
ACT:
- 33
Research Experience
PI:
- Dr. Rector
Research Focus:
- Investigating the development and progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Involvement Dates:
- August 2023 - Current
Volunteer Experience
- GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD PANTRY, Linn, Missouri, 04/2025-Present, Organize donated items, attend to individuals who need help at food pantry.
- TUTOR, Freeburg, Missouri, Youth Tutoring, 05/2020-Present, Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of grade school students to improve academic performance.
- TRASH COLLECTOR, Freeburg, Missouri, Highway Trash Clean-Up Group, 05/2019-Present, Organize when and where the group will be picking up trash along Highway 63 in Freeburg, MO. Collect trash along Highway 63 in Freeburg, MO.
- CLEANER, Freeburg, Missouri, Church Cleaning Group, 05/2019-Present, Vacuum church, bathroom, and sacristy floors. Clean and wipe down benches and surfaces.
- PARISH DINNER WORKER, Freeburg, Missouri, Holy Family Parish, 05/2019-Present, Show up to designated shift for fall supper, spring dinner, and picnic. Volunteer to fill in for those who missed their shifts.
- LECTOR, Freeburg, Missouri, Holy Family Catholic Church, 05/2019-05/2021, Obtained readings from parish priest to practice before mass. Read pre-prepared readings during mass.
Shadowing Experience
- Danny Brandt & Dr. Jones (7/2/2024) - Shadowed Danny Brandt and Dr. Jones (Orthopedic Surgeon) at Lake Regional Hospital; Observed a Total Hip Replacement and a Total Knee Replacement
- Dr. Rauba (7/12/2024) - Shadowed Dr. Rauba (Internal Medicine) at JCMG; Observed 14 Cases Including Patients with Thyroid Diseases, Diabetes, and a Variety of Other Issues
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Core Family Dentistry
05.2024 - Current
File Manager
Scherf's Meat Processing
05.2024 - Current
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
NextGen Precision Health
08.2023 - Current
DISHWASHER
Little Sprouts
01.2022 - 05.2022
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Quaker Window Products
06.2021 - 01.2024
FACTORY LINE WORKER
Quaker Windows & Doors
06.2020 - 07.2020
CASHIER
LeBeautique LLC
09.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Missouri - Columbia
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Fatima High School
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