Karla Saldaña
Dallas,KS
Summary
Professional Summary
Enthusiastic and experienced Kids Ministry Coordinator with a strong background in creating engaging, age-appropriate programs that foster children’s growth and development. Skilled in designing and implementing activities that encourage positive social, emotional, and educational experiences in a safe and welcoming environment. Proven leadership in coordinating volunteers, managing events, and building strong, trusting relationships with children, parents, and team members. Dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive spaces that inspire children to explore, learn, and grow while aligning with organizational goals and values.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduling Coordinator/RDA
Stewart Elms Orthodontics
02.2023 - Current
- Greeted and checked in patients, ensuring a welcoming and professional atmosphere
- Manage appointment scheduling, patient records, and office correspondence
- Coordinating communication between patients, orthodontist, and staff to ensure smooth clinic operations
- Handle incoming calls, providing information on services, and addressing patient concerns
- Maintaining the organization of the reception area and ensuring timely patient flow
- Always working towards achieving any office goal
Youth/Child Ministry Leader
Ministerio Eben-Ezer
01.2014 - Current
- Lead and organize weekly youth services
- Develop age appropriate curriculum that integrates biblical teachings and real-life applications
- Plan and execute youth retreats, camps and mission trips, increasing community engagement and outreach
- Build strong relationships with parents, providing regular communication about their child's/youth spiritual growth and progress
- Design and lead special events such as Vacation Bible School (VBS)
- Introducing new creative ways to teach biblical stories through games, skits and multimedia presentations
Clinical Coordinator
Andrews Orthodontics
11.2017 - 11.2022
- Compassionate dental assistant with 6 years experience helping dentist prep, perform, and document procedures
- Overlooking 12 plus dental assistants and clinical area
- Treatment coordinator
- Efficiently manage patient care, office and laboratory duties
- Onboarding and training dental assistants and other staff
- Planning for every patient day to be as successful as possible for patients and staff
- Office reports
- Marketing
- Billing
- Employees scheduling
- Provided customer service and resolved queries over the telephone
- Completing any task assigned by management
- Answering any questions staff and patients have when management is out of office
- Helping maintain office furniture and decor stay updated
Education
Registered Dental Assistant -
UT Health San Antonio School of dentistry
01.2016
High School -
Bryan High School
UT01.2010
Skills
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Administrative skills
- Strong customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Dexterity skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Team player
- Disciplined
- Focused
- Motivated
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Scheduling Coordinator/RDA
Stewart Elms Orthodontics
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Andrews Orthodontics
11.2017 - 11.2022
Youth/Child Ministry Leader
Ministerio Eben-Ezer
01.2014 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant -
UT Health San Antonio School of dentistry
High School -
Bryan High School
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