Gabrielle West
Center,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented dental assistant with expertise in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and ensure operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Anna Shirley DDS
Nacogdoches, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted in chairside procedures, enhancing patient comfort and workflow efficiency.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques, promoting proactive dental care practices.
- Managed patient records using dental software, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Coordinated scheduling for appointments, optimizing daily operations and reducing wait times.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Magazine Editor
Natural Texan Magazine
Center, TX
06.2015 - Current
- Led editorial team to produce engaging content aligned with brand vision and audience interests.
- Developed and implemented editorial calendar, ensuring timely publication of issues.
- Collaborated with writers and photographers to enhance article quality and visual appeal.
- Reviewed submissions for accuracy, coherence, and adherence to style guidelines.
- Managed relationships with freelance contributors, providing feedback and support for improvement.
- Oversaw layout design processes, coordinating with graphic designers to optimize readability.
- Developed successful partnerships with industry experts for exclusive interviews and features, establishing the magazine as an authoritative source.
- Managed relationships with print vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products at competitive prices.
- Edited articles for clarity, accuracy, style consistency, grammar, punctuation, spelling errors ensuring error-free copy before publication.
- Spearheaded special projects such as themed issues or supplements that drove additional interest from both readers and advertisers.
- Collaborated with designers, photographers, and illustrators to ensure high-quality visual assets complemented written content.
- Oversaw the integration of digital assets such as videos, infographics, and interactive features that enhanced user experience on the magazine''s website.
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Patient scheduling
- Appointment scheduling
- Deadline management
- Content strategy
- Layout design
- Copy editing
- Proofreading
- Print production
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Anna Shirley DDS
03.2021 - Current
Magazine Editor
Natural Texan Magazine
06.2015 - Current