Daire Chacon Jacobo
Portales,NM
Summary
Adaptable and willing to accept challenges in new fields with the goal of establishing a well-rounded set of skills applicable in any field. Independent but capable of running a team through teaching and training while developing a strong rapport. With a strong background in the medical field as a general dentistry an orthodontic assistant, 2 years were spent with unsupervised patient dental services, assistance in surgical procedures, and attention to detail with producing high-quality dental prosthetics or detail in deciding along with the patients what course of treatment would be best in line with their goals. Familiarity with additional lab processes such as ELISA testing, specimen collection and identifications, and operating software intended for data analysis stems from my B.S. in biology.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Manager
Walmart
12.2021 - Current
- Strategically merchandising products, delegating associates within food and consumables departments, addressing fixture and modular integrity.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Spanish-speaking customer service if needed.
Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisting doctors in dental procedures (periodontal, extractions, etc), taking x-rays, dental polishing, orthodontic routine visits, and charting patient services.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants with extensive follow-up to the patients' satisfaction.
- Coordinated a lecture with on-hands training with a reputable instructor to further education and promote fellow dental assistants to earn new licenses/certifications.
- Spanish translation of medical terms, procedures, and pre/post-op instructions delivered with accuracy.
Front Desk Associate
Planet Fitness
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Greeting gym members, recruiting prospect members, canceling memberships, sanitation, stocking, while enforcing COVID-19 regulations.
Academic Tutor
Eastern New Mexico University
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided support for struggling students through one-on-one mentoring and small group instruction sessions.
- Tailored tutoring sessions to the students learning style while implementing new ways to strengthen areas affecting academic success.
- Primarily aided in STEM courses
Education
B.S. Biology -
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05.2022
Portales High School
Portales, NM05.2019
Skills
- Customer service excellence
- Visual merchandising
- Team leadership
- Staff training and development
- Patient Counseling
- Electronic Charting
- Dental Radiography
- Interpretation skills
- Lab Safety Compliance
- Specimen Collection
- Documentation and Recording
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Department Manager
Walmart
12.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
10.2020 - 01.2022
Front Desk Associate
Planet Fitness
10.2020 - 07.2021
Academic Tutor
Eastern New Mexico University
09.2019 - 03.2020
B.S. Biology -
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales High School