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Michelle Opett

Rochester,NY

Summary

• Receives and processes clothing pulls from the retail stores, inspecting quality, type of material, size, and/or style of clothing, determining if it goes into a summer Gaylord, winter Gaylord, or Biggie Gaylord.
• Non-qualifying items go into a separate Gaylord and are rerouted to the clearance store. • Maintains workstation in an organized and safe manner free from food, drink, or other personal items.
• Responsible for following and ensuring all safety rules are complied with, and appropriate safety equipment is used. Immediately acts and/or reports any unsafe or potential hazards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High Volume Softlines Sorter

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes
Henrietta, NY
01.2026 - Current
  • Receives and processes clothing pulls from the retail stores, inspecting quality, type of material, size, and/or style of clothing, determining if it goes into a summer gaylord, winter gaylord, or biggie gaylord.
  • Non-qualifying items go into a separate gaylord and are rerouted to the clearance store.
  • Maintains workstation in an organized and safe manner, free from food, drink, or other personal items.
  • Responsible for following and ensuring all safety rules are complied with, and appropriate safety equipment is used. Immediately acts and/or reports any unsafe or potential hazards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize sorting processes and improve productivity
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines for sorting.
  • Inspected items for damage or defects before sorting as part of the quality control process.

Retail Associate (Seasonal)

Hobby Lobby
Henrietta, NY
07.2025 - Current
  • Greet customers
  • Answering questions related to the merchandise and locating items for customers.
  • Unload truck and stock merchandise.
  • Executed company-wide plan-o-grams for aisles in the store, ensuring 100% compliance with corporate merchandising standards.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical inventory counts and reconciled data discrepancies with the corporate ERP system.
  • Adhered to company policies.

Dental Assistant

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
07.2023 - 07.2025
  • Provides chair-side or operating room assistance to Dentists. Maintains a sterile environment. Utilizes “four-handed” technique
  • Takes intra-oral, extra-oral, panorex, and radiographs.
  • Completes required laboratory work such as pouring models, partials, and crown models, making night guards or setting up fluoride trays for preventive therapy.
  • Follows standard clinical safety measures. Identification Verification of all patients.

Sterilization Technician

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Cleaning & Decontamination: Pre-soaking, washing, and disinfecting used instruments.
  • Sterilization: Packaging instruments and running them through autoclaves according to strict guidelines, using chemical/ biological monitoring.
  • Documentation: Keeping accurate logs for spore tests, instrument cycles, and maintenance. Maintenance: Cleaning sterilizers, ultrasonic units, and maintaining water lines.
  • Storage: Storing sterilized instruments in appropriate, sterile areas.

Machine Operator

Exxelia Micropen
Honeoye Falls, NY
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep the manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
  • Attached wires and sensors
  • Perform in-process inspections, including electrical testing and microscope.
  • Adhere to GMPs and Lean Manufacturing practices.

Custodian

Progressive Machine and Design
Victor, NY
11.2019 - 06.2022
  • Inspect buildings and grounds daily to ensure quality standards are maintained.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Assisted in inventory management to ensure adequate supplies were always available for custodial needs.
  • Trained new custodial staff on safety protocols and best practices for equipment usage.

Education

Associates - Tourism Management

Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY
05-2017

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Continental Dental Assisting School
Henrietta, NY
12.1993

Skills

  • Speed and accuracy
  • Merchandise packaging
  • Workflow management
  • Attention to detail
  • Stock allocation
  • Packaging and shipping support
  • Invoice verification
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Organizational skills
  • Equipment function testing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Excellent communication

Certification

CPR Certification

Timeline

High Volume Softlines Sorter

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes
01.2026 - Current

Retail Associate (Seasonal)

Hobby Lobby
07.2025 - Current

Dental Assistant

University of Rochester
07.2023 - 07.2025

Sterilization Technician

University of Rochester
07.2023 - 08.2024

Machine Operator

Exxelia Micropen
06.2022 - 07.2023

Custodian

Progressive Machine and Design
11.2019 - 06.2022

Associates - Tourism Management

Finger Lakes Community College

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Continental Dental Assisting School
Michelle Opett