Career driven individual successfully applying strong communication, problem resolution skills in building long-lasting, loyal workforce relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Contact
Dreaming Green Corp. (Fedex Contractor)
04.2023 - Current
Driver Management
Hiring, disciplining, and termination of employees while making sure staffing levels are adequate to meet the demands of the business
Create an environment of safety and ensure each driver is up to date on all monthly safety training
Accountable for ensuring driver compliance with daily duties regarding paperwork, hours of service compliance, pre-trip/post-trip inspections
Communicate with drivers throughout the day on any issues that come up and offer on the road support
Serve as a contingency resource in the event of driver call-offs, driver shortages, heavy volume, or any other unforeseen circumstances
Enhanced team productivity by collaborating on projects and sharing best practices with colleagues.
Provided backup support for organizational leadership.
Managed a high volume of inbound calls daily, maintaining composure under pressure while providing top-notch service to clients and drivers.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce customer complaints, missing packages and communication.
Lead Dental Assistant
Soundental Associates
05.2018 - 01.2020
Prepares patients for oral exams and assists Dentists throughout the procedure
Complete radiographic images and intraoral photos when appropriate
Educates patients in oral care and ensures the sterility of instruments and operatory before and after patients arrive
Actively deliver a positive patient experience by striving to keep patients focused on the best possible treatment recommended by the dentist
Maintain a running list of dental supply inventory
Ensure maintenance of emergency kits and first aid supplies in the office to ensure accuracy and compliance with OSHA and HIPAA
Ensure that office SDS sheets are up to date and readily available
Inspect, test and log autoclave systems and eye wash systems
Ensure daily, weekly and monthly monitoring of autoclave systems via spore testing and other biological testing, as designated
Completes all required organizational trainings in a timely fashion
Maintain a positive work environment to boost department morale
Aid in the continual support and development of other dental assistants within the organization
Take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
Make in house night guards, essex, and bleaching trays
Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Children’s Dental Associates of Hamden
01.2018 - 05.2018
Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Taking and developing dental radiographs
Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; ( tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Marketing; speak with libraries, daycare and schools about the importance of oral hygiene
Receptionist
Pediatric Dentistry Associates
03.2017 - 01.2018
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Professionally and courteously verified appointment times with patients
Managed a multi-line phone system and pleasantly helped all patients
Verified patient’s eligibility and claims status with insurance agencies
Prepared necessary paperwork, collected payments and sent out proper billing
Submitted insurance claims and dispersed payments
Prepared detailed reports outlining key metrics related to claim activity, enabling management to make informed decisions about resource allocation.
Treated all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in a pleasant and courteous manner
Production Operator
Hardwood Products and Puritan Medical Products
11.2014 - 12.2016
Set up calibrations, clean before and after a cycle shift cycle
Fed raw material to semi-automatic machines
Tested production periodically with appropriate measuring tool
Fixed any minor malfunction of machines
Kept records of approved and defective wooden and medical products
Multitasked between feeding machines and packing production
Maintained DNA controlled environment and clean room
Dated, labeled and packaged wooden and medical products
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician
Charlotte White Center
03.2013 - 11.2014
Provided therapeutic support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses
Ensured office/work environment was organized, clean and professional
Placed and picked up medical prescriptions for consumers
Administered medications 3 times per 12 hour shift
Set up and tracked records of medical, auto, food delivery, visitation, and psychiatric appointments
Answered multiple phone calls
Cleaned and cooked for residential facility
Google DOC, Microsoft, and Macintosh educated
Sales Associate/ Cashier Team Lead
Victoria’s Secret/ Steve Madden
08.2011 - 03.2013
Greeted customers to the store and provided answers to their questions about products
Followed and achieved department’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
Built productive trust relationships with customers
Processed POS (point of sale) purchases
Handled returns of merchandise
Consistently delivered service in patient, positive and productive manner
Managed cash registers, ensuring accurate accounting and reducing discrepancies in daily reports.
Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
Education
Dental Assisting Program -
Porter and Chester
04.2018
Communications
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY
High School Diploma -
High School Of Arts And Technology
New York, NY
06.2011
Skills
Bilingual fluent in English and Spanish
CPR certified
Calm Under Pressure
Complaint resolution
De-Escalation Techniques
Customer Relationship Management
Problem-solving skills
Sales expertise
Timeline
Business Contact
Dreaming Green Corp. (Fedex Contractor)
04.2023 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Soundental Associates
05.2018 - 01.2020
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Children’s Dental Associates of Hamden
01.2018 - 05.2018
Receptionist
Pediatric Dentistry Associates
03.2017 - 01.2018
Production Operator
Hardwood Products and Puritan Medical Products
11.2014 - 12.2016
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician
Charlotte White Center
03.2013 - 11.2014
Sales Associate/ Cashier Team Lead
Victoria’s Secret/ Steve Madden
08.2011 - 03.2013
Dental Assisting Program -
Porter and Chester
Communications
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York