Pamela Strohm
Grand Rapid,MI
Summary
Attention to detail strong analytical and problem-solving abilities,excellent communication skills, and thorough understanding of quality control processes and procedure
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Polite, machine Operator
Perrigo
10.2022 - Current
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Contributed to reduced waste generation by implementing recycling initiatives within workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
Dental Assistant
Peters Family Dentistry
01.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Dental Assistant
Darlene Burner Getz DDS
05.2009 - 01.2020
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.[Software]
- Typed patient data into computer system using while Dentrix following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Quality Control, Tray Washer
Bosch Braking Systems
05.1999 - 06.2006
- Minimized risk of malfunctions through rigorous quality control measures applied during routine equipment inspections.
- Conducted thorough quality control inspections to ensure flawless craftsmanship in all completed projects.
- Assured product quality control by conducting visual inspections before packaging and reporting any damaged items immediately for replacement or further investigation.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout the inspection process to ensure accurate results were delivered consistently.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
- Performed detailed inspections of finished products, achieving a high level of quality control
- Kept equipment in good working order
- Ensured every department was equipped with clean trays needed for 12hours.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RDA, Instruction Dental Radiograph
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI05-2008
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Shipping and labeling
- Production monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Quality assurance controls
- Operations support
Accomplishments
Work with Kevin on 5S project to implement the 5S standard.
sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain.
Press 311 work shop lead by Roseial, collected data, worked with press operator, implement 5S, Set work standard for set up and change over, added new equipment for efficiency, presentation was given by group once work study was complete.
Timeline
Polite, machine Operator
Perrigo
10.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Peters Family Dentistry
01.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Dental Assistant
Darlene Burner Getz DDS
05.2009 - 01.2020
Quality Control, Tray Washer
Bosch Braking Systems
05.1999 - 06.2006
Associate of Applied Science - RDA, Instruction Dental Radiograph
Lake Michigan College
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