Jennifer Tackie Kufuor
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Resourceful and dedicated healthcare professional with excellent communication, and relationship-building skills. Knowledgeable about health providers, procedures and plan benefits. Uses national data to identify areas for quality improvement and increase patient safety. Committed to helping improve wellness through hands-on support and education with individuals to support health initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Taheri Dental Group
02.2022 - Current
- Educate patients on dental health impact on overall health
- Diagnose and treat and educate each patient guided by patient’s dental health status
- Demonstrates use of oral care techniques and simple hygiene devices to use at home
- Provide nutritional counseling as well as how to plan and develop healthy food choices
Treasurer
Faith in Action
11.2022 - Current
- Creates budget and financial reports by estimating the revenues, donations and expenses of over a specified period
- Manages finances, cash flow and leads financial reporting team
- Gives guidance and advice to board on financial strategy
- Develop, implement, and maintain operational requirements including databases
- Analyze the origin of non-profit laws, and the intended impact to make effective policy recommendations.
Volunteer
Catholic Charities
03.2019 - Current
- Coordinates donation of household items to homeless and low-income families
- Provides non-perishable foods to homeless and low-income households
- Leads team at Christ House in preparing evening meals for families
Registered Dental Hygienist
Wright Smile Center of Woodbridge
06.2012 - 09.2022
- Updated and documented medical history as pertained to dental record guidelines
- Advocate for oral cancer prevention and early signs of detection
- Provided all dental hygiene treatment within the scope of practice
- Organized and led school based oral hygiene programs at various public schools
Registered Dental Hygienist
Community of Hope, District, Columbia
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Performed peer reviews on colleagues and training to new employees
- Developed and carried out dental health plan for patients with underlying health conditions
- Diagnosed and treated periodontal disease through extensive periodontal assessment and counseling
- Led monthly PowerPoint presentations on oral health for patients
Accountant
Sunrise Senior Living Inc
11.2004 - 08.2008
- Coordinated approval of invoice information, vendor statements while researching any discrepancies with authorized company personnel and vendors
- Provided accurate coding and posting of invoices, sales orders received from vendors to accounting system which include date of invoice or statement, discount date, and amounts due
- Reconciled financial system account activity to production system activity for purposes of validating production reports and information that will be utilized for metric and valuation reporting at an accounting period end
- Updated spreadsheets or reports used for accrual accounting purposes at an accounting period end.
Membership Development Officer
Old Dominion University Public Health Students Association
04.2022 - Current
- Development and dissemination of recruitment materials
- Tracks ongoing enrollment of members and work towards monitoring participation trends, including member involvement in community service activities, attendance at monthly meetings and social events
- Works with team to promote public health and serves as health advocate for communities.
Volunteer
Northern Virginia Community College
03.2009
- Mission of Mercy Community Health Project, Performed specialized dental hygiene procedures, oral cancer screening and applied pit and fissure sealants on patients
Front Desk Volunteer
Sentara Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Coordinated patients with visitors in hospital directory
- Assisted visitors in and around hospital with directions.
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Promotion and Health Behavior
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VAAssociate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Northern Virginia Community College
Springfield, VirginiaBachelor of Arts - Social Science, Economics and Sociology
University of Cape Coast
06.2003
Skills
- SAS, SPSS, SQL Developer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Power Point, People Soft
- Certified in Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Licensed Dental Hygienist in District of Columbia and Virginia
Timeline
Treasurer
Faith in Action
11.2022 - Current
Membership Development Officer
Old Dominion University Public Health Students Association
04.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Taheri Dental Group
02.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Catholic Charities
03.2019 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Community of Hope, District, Columbia
03.2015 - 07.2019
Registered Dental Hygienist
Wright Smile Center of Woodbridge
06.2012 - 09.2022
Volunteer
Northern Virginia Community College
03.2009
Front Desk Volunteer
Sentara Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2008
Accountant
Sunrise Senior Living Inc
11.2004 - 08.2008
Master of Public Health - Health Promotion and Health Behavior
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science, Economics and Sociology
University of Cape Coast
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