Erin Douglas
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional with a B.A. in Communication and cross-sector experience spanning community outreach, internal communications, and marketing.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Walnut Creek Dentists
Walnut Creek, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Develop and deliver mandatory compliance training presentations for all office staff.
- Coordinate community outreach events in partnership with local advocacy organizations to deliver care to underserved Bay Area residents.
- Supervise and foster a collaborative, high-performance team of 5+ staff.
- Serve as liaison between clinical staff, office management, and physicians to align priorities, address operational roadblocks, and ensure seamless program delivery.
Owner & Clinical Provider
Direct Dental, LLC
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
06.2015 - 05.2024
- Founded and managed an independent mobile healthcare services business, overseeing all operations including scheduling, budgeting, and compliance.
- Planned and executed community outreach campaigns to reach underserved populations, driving program awareness and service enrollment.
- Built and maintained collaborative partnerships with community organizations, healthcare partners, and advocacy groups to expand reach to low-income populations.
Editorial Intern — T Magazine
The New York Times
New York, NY
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Managed complex logistics coordinating across fashion houses, press departments, production studios, and external talent—developing strong cross-functional collaboration and vendor management skills.
Coordinator of Volunteers
Charleston Magazine
Charleston, SC
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts, enhancing community engagement and increasing participation in outreach programs.Recruited, interviewed, and trained volunteers for large-scale public events (Charleston Fashion Week, Charleston Food & Wine Festival), managing full project lifecycle from planning through execution.
Education
A.A.S. - Dental Hygiene
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC06-2015
B.A. - Communication
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC06-2008
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Staff Training & Leadership
- Patient Education
- Program Development
- Internal Communications
- Marketing & Campaigns
- Healthcare Compliance
- Cross-sector Collaboration
Certification
- RDH License — CA & SC
- CPR / BLS Certified
Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist
Walnut Creek Dentists
06.2024 - Current
Owner & Clinical Provider
Direct Dental, LLC
06.2015 - 05.2024
Editorial Intern — T Magazine
The New York Times
01.2010 - 12.2011
Coordinator of Volunteers
Charleston Magazine
09.2008 - 06.2009
A.A.S. - Dental Hygiene
Greenville Technical College
B.A. - Communication
College of Charleston