Gabrielle Wright
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Dedicated and disciplined professional with 8 years of experience serving in the Air Force, where I honed exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Recently completed a comprehensive dental assisting program, gaining hands-on expertise in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Adept at working under pressure, managing multiple tasks efficiently, and providing high-quality patient support. Committed to leveraging military experience and newly acquired dental skills to contribute effectively in a dynamic dental office environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lake Washington Institute of Technology Externship
Redmond Kids' Dentistry
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted with dental procedures, including cleanings, fillings, and extractions, under the supervision of a pediatric dentist
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and equipment, ensuring adherence to OSHA and infection control standards
- Provided chairside support during treatments, enhancing patient comfort and optimizing procedure efficiency
- Educated patients and parents on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care
- Took and developed dental X-rays, accurately positioning patients and equipment for optimal results
- Managed patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments and maintaining confidentiality
- Scheduled appointments, confirmed patient information, and handled administrative tasks to support office operations
- Demonstrated strong communication skills by effectively interacting with young patients and alleviating their fears
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to a positive and professional office atmosphere.
C130 Loadmaster/Scheduling Flight Chief
United States Air Force
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Directed a diverse team of enlisted and officer members in the scheduling flight, maintaining the 317 Airlift Wing's 8.2K flying hour program and overseeing a fleet of 26 aircraft valued at $1.1B
- Advised the operations superintendent on crew force management, ensuring 165 Airmen met flight and ground requirements for two Combatant Commands
- Orchestrated natural disaster response and relief efforts by efficiently launching and rotating aircrews
- Spearheaded the development and training of a new scheduling system, resulting in improved turnaround time for upgrade and instructor qualifications.
C130 Loadmaster/Commander's Enlisted Executive
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Primary facilitator for loading, unloading, and airdropping cargo and passengers on a $51 million aircraft, providing crucial support to various combat zones
- Oversaw all enlisted performance reports for the 40th Airlift Squadron, managing 165 members using Microsoft OneNote, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint
- Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of supervising a flight of 25 members, overseeing performance reports, flight schedules, and deployments.
Unit Deployment Manager
7th Force Support Squadron
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Lead readiness consultant to Squadron Commander, providing deployment capabilities for 136 Airmen
- Presented monthly defense readiness reports to the Wing Commander
- Processed training, exercise, and deployment taskings to support Combatant Command requirements
- Managed search and rescue operations, ensuring readiness requirements were met for over 50 deployments across 7 Combatant Commands.
Storeroom Operations Technician
7th Force Support Squadron
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Oversaw storeroom operations for two facilities, maintaining inventory control and implementing a strict security system for a $45K monthly inventory
- Prevented monetary loss through meticulous oversight of food production logs, budgets, and authentication of price and recipe discrepancies
- Coordinated with vendors and agencies across the Air Force Global Strike Command to meet Air Force requirements
- Managed government purchase card transactions, verifying and tracking $118K in purchases over two accounts without discrepancies.
Administrative Assistant
Knuckles N' Knots
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Greeted and directed visitors, maintained security and telecommunications systems, and ensured adherence to spa guidelines
- Addressed inquiries about spa services, pre-appointment requirements, and sanitary guidelines
- Operated the point of sale system, handling payments, issuing gift cards, distributing tips to therapists, and managing receipts.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification -
Lake Washing Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA08.2024
Associates of Aviation Operations -
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL08.2020
Associates of Hospitality and Fitness Management -
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL03.2016
Associates of Social Science -
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA12.2014
Skills
- Patient Education
- Procedure Support
- Clinical Support
- Patient Services
- Equipment Sterilization
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient Scheduling
- Appointment Scheduling
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
Certification
DANB Radiation Healthy and Safety, 06/08/2024
Blood Borne Pathogen, 04/05/2024
CPR, 04/05/2024
BLS, 04/05/2024
Infection Control, 04/05/2024
Timeline
Lake Washington Institute of Technology Externship
Redmond Kids' Dentistry
06.2024 - 07.2024
C130 Loadmaster/Scheduling Flight Chief
United States Air Force
02.2022 - 10.2023
C130 Loadmaster/Commander's Enlisted Executive
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 02.2022
Unit Deployment Manager
7th Force Support Squadron
04.2017 - 01.2019
Storeroom Operations Technician
7th Force Support Squadron
08.2015 - 04.2017
Administrative Assistant
Knuckles N' Knots
08.2014 - 08.2015
Dental Assistant Certification -
Lake Washing Institute of Technology
Associates of Aviation Operations -
Community College of the Air Force
Associates of Hospitality and Fitness Management -
Community College of the Air Force
Associates of Social Science -
Tidewater Community College
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