Ruth Small
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Welcoming new job seeker currently seeking employment at a thriving company in Charlotte or the surrounding areas. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Security Officer
DHS Group
12.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Monitored passenger screening processes to ensure compliance with security regulations.
- Conducted thorough inspections of baggage and cargo using advanced scanning technology.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to address security threats effectively.
- Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency in screening operations.
- Assisted in reducing wait times for passengers by executing swift and accurate security checks.
- Improved team morale and efficiency with regular participation in training sessions and workshops.
- Assisted passengers with special needs or disabilities during the security screening process, ensuring their comfort and dignity were maintained at all times.
Dental Assistant Student
Charlotte Dental Assistant School
10.2022 - Current
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Practiced bitewing, periapical, and occlusal X-rays and prepared for instructor to review.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Passed instruments to instructor, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Production Associate
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
09.2006 - 03.2022
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
Education
Dental Assisting - Dental Hygiene
Charlotte Dental Assistant School
Charlotte, NC02.2023
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Youngstown, OH06.2003
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Chairside Assistance
- Treatment Room Setup
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 14 staff members.
- Documented and resolved patients care and concerns which led to leading assistant responsibilities.
- Achieved officer certification by completing training with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
Certified in CPR BLS - 2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transportation Security Officer
DHS Group
12.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant Student
Charlotte Dental Assistant School
10.2022 - Current
Production Associate
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
09.2006 - 03.2022
Dental Assisting - Dental Hygiene
Charlotte Dental Assistant School
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School