Maria Duarte
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented professional transitioning from electrical work to dental assisting. Skilled in precision work, safety protocols, and working in fast-paced environments. Known for strong communication, reliability, and dedication to patient and team support. Seeking to bring hands-on technical skills and customer-focused experience into a dental care setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Assembly
TAS Energy
02.2025 - Current
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Mentored apprentice electricians in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods to enhance their skill sets.
- Achieved client satisfaction by prioritizing open communication throughout project stages.
- Delivered customized electrical solutions for unique client needs, from smart home automation to backup power systems.
Wiring Assembler
Avail Switchgears
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Read and understand schedule and work flow requirements
- Get materials from storage or queuing areas, and complete kits with hardware and parts as needed
- Inspect assemblies, product, processes, and materials for conformance to design criteria, applicable specifications, and inspection procedures
- Keep tools, equipment and work area clean and orderly
- Perform minor equipment repairs and machine maintenance
Electrician Apprentice
Merit Electric
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Assists in pulling wire, lifting, hoisting and positioning materials with hand tools and equipment under direct supervision of a Foreman or more senior electrician
- Performed semi-skilled and unskilled labor intensive duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment
- Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools
Electrical Assembler
Hess Aire
12.2014 - 03.2022
- Checked the quality of finished products to ensure that they met specifications and assigned appropriate quality grades
- Moved heavy loads and maintained production levels using the forklift equipment
- Kept track of supply inventory by checking stock to see how much was left
- Drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices were all aligned properly
- Worked at four different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
Education
Dental Assistant -
Dental Assistant School of Houston
10555 Pearland Pkwy L, Houston, TX 77089Diploma -
Sterling High School
Houston, TX05.2014
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Repetitive Work
- Workplace Safety
- Manufacturing
- Adaptability & Quick Learning
- Instrument Handling & Sterilization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
Osha
Timeline
Electrical Assembly
TAS Energy
02.2025 - Current
Wiring Assembler
Avail Switchgears
12.2023 - 05.2024
Electrician Apprentice
Merit Electric
03.2022 - 12.2023
Electrical Assembler
Hess Aire
12.2014 - 03.2022
Diploma -
Sterling High School
Dental Assistant -
Dental Assistant School of Houston