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Education
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Emerson Leaming

Emerson Leaming

Fort Collins

Summary

Dynamic freelance artist with a strong aesthetic vision, successfully designed unique jewelry pieces and enhanced photography under tight deadlines. Formerly working in dental, I excelled in patient care and built trust through integrity and personal connection. Skilled in creative vision and customer service, I continuously adapt to meet client needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Artist

Myself
06.2016 - Current

Jewelry

  • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Maintained a strong aesthetic vision, providing consistent high-quality designs across various collections.

Photography

  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.

Visual Art

  • Boosted online presence through strategic social media marketing, increasing visibility and attracting new potential buyers.
  • Established a recognizable personal brand through consistent style choices, thematic explorations, and an evolving portfolio of work.

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Dr. Cory Foster DDS
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practice.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

Prosthodontic Assistant/Lab Technician

Dr. Justin Liddle
05.2020 - 08.2022


  • Trained new staff members on laboratory techniques and dental assisting specific to each Dr., fostering an efficient team dynamic within the workplace.
  • Prepared and assisted for surgical procedures ensuring the proper specific instruments were used and abutments placed according to the treatment plan.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Built strong, personal relationships with patients from the beginning to the end of their time with us, through trust and education.
  • Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices such as dentures, surgical guides and other restorative procedures.
  • Placed tooth models on apparatus mimicking bites and movement of patients' jaw to evaluate functionality of models.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Scholastica Academy
Covington, LA
05-2019

No Degree - Visual Arts

New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
New Orleans, LA
05-2019

Skills

  • Creativity and Artistic Expression
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Personal Connection
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability
  • Customer service
  • Music theory
  • Teaching experience

Accomplishments

Solo Backpacked Across Europe (6 Months)
Navigated 5 countries independently, immersing in diverse cultures and building resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. Developed strong cross-cultural communication through meaningful conversations with people from around the world. Currently learning Italian to deepen language skills and cultural appreciation as I plan to spend much more time in Italy in the future!

Timeline

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Dr. Cory Foster DDS
09.2022 - 09.2024

Prosthodontic Assistant/Lab Technician

Dr. Justin Liddle
05.2020 - 08.2022

Freelance Artist

Myself
06.2016 - Current

High School Diploma -

St. Scholastica Academy

No Degree - Visual Arts

New Orleans Center For Creative Arts