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Katherine Threatt

Lake Jackson,TX

Summary

I am an experienced Small Business Owner/ Dental Assistant whose objective is to obtain people skills; which will allow me to work with a successful team and gives me the opportunity to succeed in a professional environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Engraver, Manager

Gulf Coast Engraving
Clute, TX
02.2013 - 04.2024

Coded the general ledger and processed vendor invoice payments. Analyzed cost control and provided timely financial information to support small business goals. Opened and assigned new client accounts. Coordinated approval processes of all accounts payable invoices. Researched and resolved billing and invoice problems. Set up and operate engraving machines to cut, carve, or h designs onto materials such as metal, wood, stone, glass, and plastics. Check engraved products for accuracy against original design specifications. Adjust settings on the machine to control speed, pressure, depth of cuts, and other factors during the engraving process. Consult with customers to determine their engraving needs and preferences. Create artwork for engravings using computer-aided design software programs. Load appropriate material into the machine and secure it in place prior to starting the job. Inspect finished workpieces for quality assurance purposes before releasing them to clients. Clients included DOW Chemical, Buc-ee's and Phillips 66. Monitor inventory levels of supplies such as replacement blades and cutting tools. Keep detailed records of all jobs completed including customer information, project details, costs.

Substitute Teacher

Brazosport ISD
Brazosport District, TX-Texas
02.2016 - 05.2023

Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff to enhance student learning and classroom success. Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level. Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts. Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material. Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with different learning styles and ability levels. Maintained classroom discipline by applying proactive behavior management techniques. Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals. Cleaned classroom and teaching areas after daily use, maintaining high standards for organization.

Registered Dental Assistant

Lake Jackson Modern Denistry And Orthodontics
Lake Jackson, TX
07.2018 - 09.2020

Job description is to greet patients and to prepare them for dental examinations. Maintain a neat and prepared work station. Thoroughly gathered recorded medical and dental histories along with recording vital signs of patients. Properly sterilized dental equipment and operatories in accordance with infection control policies. Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Effectively operated x-ray machines. Utilize comfort in dental procedures while focusing on procedure protocol. Exercising HIPPA and OSHA. Required to keep up and record new patient records. Keeping up Vital signs to make sure they stay stable during Nitrous Oxide procedures. Coordinated appointment schedules for both the dentist and dental hygienist. Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, endodontic and surgical procedures. Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist. Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases. Processed invoice payments and recorded information in account database. Entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to facilitate invoicing and account management.

Education

Trade School Graduate - Dental Assisting

Texas School of Business
05.2013

High School Diploma - undefined

Alvin High School
2004

Skills

  • Administrative: Office management professional, records management, use of multi-phone lines, training development, scheduled appointments, computer charting, insurance verification, data entry, HIPAA compliant, OSHA compliant, conflict resolution, operation of all office equipment, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel software and Eaglesoft
  • Dental: CPR Certified, Tray set-up for procedures such as extractions, suture removal competency, composites, seat and remove crowns assistance, pupal debridement, sealants (SE), placement topical fluoride (TF), impressions, take and mount X-rays, bleaching trays, periodontal charting, child tooth charting, fourhanded dentistry, intra/extra oral exams, infection control (ICE) and sterilization, vital signs, skilled in patient settings

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Lake Jackson Modern Denistry And Orthodontics
07.2018 - 09.2020

Substitute Teacher

Brazosport ISD
02.2016 - 05.2023

Professional Engraver, Manager

Gulf Coast Engraving
02.2013 - 04.2024

Trade School Graduate - Dental Assisting

Texas School of Business

High School Diploma - undefined

Alvin High School
Katherine Threatt