Brandy Escalanti
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in time management and data accuracy. Known for excellent organizational skills, punctuality, and reliability. Focused on team collaboration and delivering consistent results. Adaptable to changing needs and skilled in communication and coordination. Prepared to make significant impact in role.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Mentor
Whitworth University Pirates
11.2024 - Current
- Established strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.
- Assisted mentees in setting realistic short-term goals that align with long-term ambitions increasing accountability in goal achievement.
- Improved student satisfaction by providing personalized artistic and literature support and guidance.
- Monitored student artistic and literature progress, communicating with each student frequently and intervening to assist students experiencing difficulties.
- Connected struggling students with appropriate accommodations or support services when necessary for optimal learning outcomes.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by proactively addressing students'' concerns and challenges.
- Enhanced overall student performance through consistent monitoring of progress and tailored improvement strategies.
Assistant Director
Tangled Roots
06.2006 - Current
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.
- Planned and executed successful special events.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Coordinated field trips or off-campus activities that promote experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom setting.
- Managed department budget to ensure adequate resources for staff development and instructional materials.
- Improved internal communication with introduction of monthly newsletter, keeping staff informed and engaged.
- Streamlined report generation processes, improving accessibility to critical business insights for decision-making.
- Enhanced public relations, organizing community outreach programs that elevated organization's public profile.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring financial resources were allocated effectively to support strategic goals.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Registered Dental Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
11.2015 - 08.2021
- Assisted with various clinicals and procedures including but not limited to amalgam restorations, composite restorations, root canals, extractions, crown preps and build ups, crown seats, digital radiographs, paper charting, and electronic charting, medical records technician for the Medical Records Department at the VA, assisted with developing a COVID vaccine clinic during COVID, Assisted with the Medical Staffing Department during COVID
- Recorded and maintained accurate timekeeping records for efficient payroll processing.
- Verified timesheets to support payroll accuracy.
- Trained new employees on timekeeping procedures for consistency.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee time records, ensuring privacy compliance.
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
Bright Now Dental
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Crew Member Team Leader
Census Bureau
03.2010 - 07.2011
- Achieved consistently high-quality standards by emphasizing attention to detail and adherence to company policies.
- Implemented training programs for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective communication strategies and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency through regular process evaluations and adjustments.
- Supervised team members and oversaw effective and efficient completion of job duties.
- Facilitated disciplinary action when necessary.
- Fostered a positive working environment through active listening and constructive feedback, leading to improved staff morale.
- Collaborated closely with management to develop goals, objectives, and performance metrics for the crew members we led.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA05-2025
Associate of Arts -
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA08-2022
RDA Certified - Dental Assisting Program
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA09-2012
Skills
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Organizational skills
- Detail orientation
- Information protection
- Accuracy and precision
- Client interaction
- Project assistance
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
Hobbies and Interests
Traveled to the Mediterranean while performing traditional Native American dance and performed for many military bases. I have taught Young Women in my church on Personal Progress.
Evidence Of Effectiveness
- Designing contracts, agreement forms, registration forms, waiver forms
- Timekeeper and RDA for the Dental Department at the Dept of Veterans Affairs
- Finding the best avenues for promotions for local dance studio and DJ Business as well as marketing to achieve goals
- Maintaining expectations and exceeding the expected being the top seller for a highly recognized retail clothing store
- Able to adapt to situations that can be unpredictable
- Respectful to people in every situation and issue
- Problem solving experience
- Quality control and inventory
- Management experience in retail and production
- Research topics to provide good speeches to high volume audience
- Organizational skills while keeping in mind sterile environments
- Efficient and thorough with job tasks
Timeline
Student Mentor
Whitworth University Pirates
11.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
11.2015 - 08.2021
Crew Member Team Leader
Census Bureau
03.2010 - 07.2011
Assistant Director
Tangled Roots
06.2006 - Current
Bright Now Dental
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Whitworth University
Associate of Arts -
Spokane Community College
RDA Certified - Dental Assisting Program
Spokane Community College
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