Talented laboratory professional offering advanced technical knowledge of dental appliances and production procedures. Methodical and well-organized with strong attention to detail and expertise in testing and enhancing devices to optimize fit. Open and clear communicator accustomed to handling high workload and meeting tight timetables.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Laboratory Technician
Affordable Dentures & Implants
03.2020 - Current
Ability to work from prepared impressions in making dentures and other dental structures
Ability to pour plaster or stone models of dentures
Ability to repair and/or reline dentures
Ability to process chrome-cast partials
Ability to fabricate base plates and wax bite rims
Ability to follow detailed instructions in selecting, setting, and articulating cases
Ability to bend wire clasps and make soldered rests for partial dentures
Ability to process, finish, and polish dentures
Ability to operate and maintain dental tools and equipment
Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and conduct correspondence related to the work
Ability to communicate effectively.
Lab Technician
MaxisIT Inc
11.2018 - 04.2019
To perform any process duties associated with indirectly supporting the production of all Boehringer
Works within the central services department as a team member to ensure success in the activities associated with the safe and sterile preparation of equipment that supports vaccine manufacturing.
Performing simple and cycle counts using RL scanner.
Improved product quality by conducting regular inspections and maintaining a clean work environment.
Enhanced team productivity by collaborating with coworkers and sharing best practices for task completion.
Reduced waste by accurately following company guidelines on inventory management and product disposal.
Dental Assistant/Front and Back Office
Lazear Family Dentistry
02.2015 - 12.2016
Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing andsterilizing instruments and equipment
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatmentprocedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone,billing and ordering supplies)
Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatricdentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
Sales Associate
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control
11.2011 - 12.2016
Liquor sales
Typical duties: greets customers and answers questions regarding product content, use and price; observes customers, checks identification for proof-of-age and denies service to underage or intoxicated customers; receives payments by cash, check or credit card and makes change; receives and verifies licensed-bar orders; operates computerized cash register system to process sales data; closes out cash register and balances receipts to sales journal
Stocking
Typical duties: receives and verifies shipments; inspects and documents freight damages;determines stocking needs, codes merchandise and arranges shelf and floor displays
Store operations
Typical duties: acts for manager during absences; opens and closes store andmaintains security; balances daily receipts with daily sales reports and makes bank deposits; reconcilesdiscrepancies; enters merchandise data into computer system to update files and generate reports; maysupervise work and train other clerks; recommends product merchandising, inventory levels and newproduct listings; prepares sales summary reports; performs routine cleaning and maintenance of storearea.
Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.