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Darlena Abbott

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Friendly, reliable individual with 6+ years of customer service skills and completion of a dental assisting training program. Currently working in a vet clinic and looking forward to returning to the dental field with hand-ons training and a passion for helping others.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kennel Attendant

Edinburgh Animal Hospital
03.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in daily feeding and care of animals, ensuring health and well-being.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.

Commercial Office Cleaner

Kim's Cleaning Services
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in office spaces to boost employee productivity.
  • Utilized commercial cleaning tools for thorough sanitation across all areas.
  • Conducted inspections to identify maintenance needs and reported issues promptly.

Dental Assistant

Cumberland Endodontics
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Sterilized instruments and ensured compliance with infection control protocols.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.

Kennel Manager/Front Desk Receptionist

Hilltop Pet Resort
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed kennel operations, ensuring animal care and hygiene standards.
  • Supervised staff training on animal handling and safety protocols.
  • Developed schedules for feeding, exercise, and grooming to enhance animal well-being.

Administrative Assistant

Accutech Orthodontic Lab
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions when receiving them through mail

Office and House Cleaner

Kim's Cleaning Services
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Created cleaning schedules to boost workflow and client satisfaction.
  • Supervised teams to uphold cleanliness and hygiene in homes.
  • Ensured safe work environment through proper cleaning product usage.

Production Worker

Acesur, North America
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Operated machinery to produce components efficiently and safely.
  • Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues promptly.

Sales Associate

Sundays Blue Box Tanning Resort
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Improved customer experience via personalized service and product suggestions.
  • Managed cash transactions while following cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in financial exchanges.

Receptionist/Office Assistant

Mike Duman Auto Sales
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw front desk operations, ensuring visitor flow and protocol adherence.
  • Managed multi-line phone systems, directing calls to departments with professional communication.

Education

Portsmouth Christian School
Portsmouth

Certificate -

First Class Dental Assisting School of Nashville
Brentwood, TN

Skills

  • Time management
  • Data entry
  • Telephone skills
  • Sanitation procedures

Certification

BLS Certification- exp 2026

Timeline

Kennel Attendant

Edinburgh Animal Hospital
03.2025 - Current

Commercial Office Cleaner

Kim's Cleaning Services
08.2024 - 04.2025

Dental Assistant

Cumberland Endodontics
05.2024 - 07.2024

Kennel Manager/Front Desk Receptionist

Hilltop Pet Resort
03.2023 - 07.2024

Administrative Assistant

Accutech Orthodontic Lab
02.2022 - 01.2023

Production Worker

Acesur, North America
09.2021 - 01.2022

Office and House Cleaner

Kim's Cleaning Services
06.2021 - 01.2023

Sales Associate

Sundays Blue Box Tanning Resort
12.2020 - 05.2021

Receptionist/Office Assistant

Mike Duman Auto Sales
08.2018 - 05.2020

Portsmouth Christian School

Certificate -

First Class Dental Assisting School of Nashville

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