PARIMAH DELFAN
Hampton,VA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience at Virginia Wesleyan University, skilled in library classification systems and customer service. Proven ability to enhance library operations through effective materials tracking and team collaboration. Recognized for training new volunteers and facilitating inter-library loans, ensuring seamless access to resources for patrons.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant Intern
City Center Dental Care
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Supported dentists with chairside assistance during various treatments.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient experience and satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with the dental team members.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Kept work areas clean, sanitized and organized to minimize infection risk.
Financial Aid Office Assistant
Batten University
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted students with financial aid applications, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
- Provided information on scholarship opportunities and eligibility criteria to prospective applicants.
- Coordinated communication between students and financial aid officers, enhancing service delivery.
- Supported outreach initiatives by presenting at informational sessions for incoming students.
Library Student Assistant
Batten University
05.2024 - Current
- Helping library prepare for and clean up after community learning-focused events.
- Assisted patrons with technical questions about library computers, printers and scanners.
- Processed new books and other materials to make shelf-ready by applying stamps, labels and barcodes.
- Inventorying books to identify lost or damaged materials.
- Backing up staff at circulation desk to assist with patron questions, check-ins and check-outs.
- Unboxing, organized and labeled newly purchased materials for main circulation.
- Managing the circulation desk, handling book checkouts, returns, and renewals.
- Facilitating interlibrary loans, ensuring patrons had access to materials from other libraries.
Office Assistant
Batten University
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Training new volunteers on library operations and customer service protocols.
- Implementing an effective filing system for non-book materials such as DVDs and CDs.
- Assisting patrons in locating library resources both physically and online.
- Providing basic computer assistance to patrons, including how to use library databases.
- Reviewing records to identify overdue items and sent patron notifications.
- Routinely updating the library's social media pages with upcoming events and new arrivals.
- Provided exceptional service, welcoming guests, managing mail and working with management to address challenges.
- Coordinated with internal departments and outside partner agencies to schedule programming.
- Oversaw or assisted with special events or meeting planning and execution.
- Answered telephone calls, took messages, and distributed messages to appropriate personnel.
- Built electronic data reports and queries for reporting purposes.
- Created flyers, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations for meetings and events.
Student Ambassador
Batten University
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided informative and dynamic campus tours to prospective students and families by tailoring presentations to each group's specific background and educational experience.
- Assisted new and incoming students with accessing online student portals.
- Used email, phone and live chat proficiently to communicate campus information to prospective students.
- Assisted admissions office with data entry of new applications and related paperwork.
- Created and promoted independent social activities to encourage student integration into campus life.
- Led campus tours 4+ times per week to introduce potential students and family members to campus amenities.
- Put together campus visit folders and materials to help counselors prepare for recruitment events.
- Set up student orientations, distributed information and assisted new students with registrations.
Education
B.A. - Allied Health Studies
Batten University (Formerly Virginia Wesleyan University)
VA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Peninsula Catholic High School
VASkills
- SUPPLIES ORDERING
- CRITICAL THINKING
- MULTITASKING ABILITIES
- TEAM COLLABORATION
- LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
- SUPERVISORY SKILLS
- SELF MOTIVATION
- CIRCULATION SERVICES
- TEAMWORK
- TASK PRIORITIZATION
- PROBLEM-SOLVING
- DOCUMENT DELIVERY
- DATA ENTRY
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- ACTIVE LISTENING
- WORK SCHEDULE PREPARATION
- INTER-LIBRARY LOANS
- LIBRARY SOFTWARE USE
- Appointment scheduling
- Dental staff assistance
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient care excellence
- Patient communication
- Treatment room breakdown
- Dental impressions preparation
- Dental team assistance
Certification
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Certificate in Shark tank Competition (First Place)
LANGUAGES
Persian - Native
English - Fluent
AWARDS
Student Dean's List for the Fall 2025
Timeline
Dental Assistant Intern
City Center Dental Care
05.2026 - Current
Financial Aid Office Assistant
Batten University
05.2026 - Current
Office Assistant
Batten University
05.2025 - 08.2025
Library Student Assistant
Batten University
05.2024 - Current
Student Ambassador
Batten University
09.2023 - 12.2024
B.A. - Allied Health Studies
Batten University (Formerly Virginia Wesleyan University)
High School Diploma -
Peninsula Catholic High School