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Darlena Abbott

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Dynamic Dental Assistant with 5 years of customer service experience, excelling in patient care and education to achieve optimal oral health outcomes. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and colleagues while effectively managing multiple tasks. Committed to enhancing practice growth and stability through dedicated support and efficient task execution.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professional Dog Bather

Sterling Meadows Kennel & Cattery
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided baths, haircuts, nail trims, ear cleaning and other grooming services for dogs.
  • Organized work area at the beginning of each day including stocking supplies, setting up equipment and preparing tools.

Endodontic Dental Assistant

Cumberland Endodontics
Mount Juliet, Tennessee
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in preparing and sterilizing instruments, materials, and equipment used during endodontic procedures.
  • Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure.

Kennel Manager/Receptionist

Hilltop Pet Resorts
Mount Juliet, Tennessee
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Improved animal care by consistently monitoring their health and behavior, promptly reporting any concerns to veterinarians
  • Developed and implemented kennel policies and procedures.
  • Supervised team of Kennel Assistants in daily operations of the kennel.

Administrative Assistant (Hybrid remote)

ACCUTECH ORTHODONTIC LAB
Suffolk, Virginia
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Answering telephone
  • Invoicing/Packaging orthodontic appliances

Office and House Cleaner

Kim's Cleaning Service
Chesapeake, Virginia
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Strong time management skills
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering thorough and efficient cleaning services tailored to individual needs

Production Worker

Acesur North America
Suffolk, Virginia
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Ensured OSHA management standards of completion were consistently followed

Sales Associate and Cashier

Sundays Blue Box Tanning Resort
Chesapeake, Virginia
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs

Receptionist/Office Assistant

Mike Duman Auto Sales
Suffolk, Virginia
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients

Education

Dental Assisting License -

First Class Dental Assisting School of Nashville
Brentwood, TN
04-2024

High school diploma -

Portsmouth Christian School
Portsmouth, VA
01.2018

Skills

  • Front Desk
  • Data Entry
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Customer service
  • Computer literacy
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking Abilities

Certification

Basic Life Support

Timeline

Professional Dog Bather

Sterling Meadows Kennel & Cattery
10.2024 - Current

Endodontic Dental Assistant

Cumberland Endodontics
07.2024 - 08.2024

Kennel Manager/Receptionist

Hilltop Pet Resorts
03.2023 - 08.2024

Administrative Assistant (Hybrid remote)

ACCUTECH ORTHODONTIC LAB
02.2022 - 01.2023

Production Worker

Acesur North America
09.2021 - 01.2022

Office and House Cleaner

Kim's Cleaning Service
06.2021 - 01.2023

Sales Associate and Cashier

Sundays Blue Box Tanning Resort
12.2020 - 05.2021

Receptionist/Office Assistant

Mike Duman Auto Sales
08.2018 - 05.2020

Basic Life Support

Dental Assisting License -

First Class Dental Assisting School of Nashville

High school diploma -

Portsmouth Christian School
Darlena Abbott