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Ryan King

SAGINAW

Summary

Detail-oriented dental assistant in training, currently enrolled in the Dental Assisting program at Delta College with aspirations for Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. Offers over 6 years of experience in OSHA-regulated environments, emphasizing documentation accuracy, fine-motor skills, and efficiency in high-volume workflows.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Transition: Preparing for Dental Assisting

Career Break
01.2026 - Current
  • Completed prerequisite coursework for dental assisting to facilitate program enrollment at Delta College.
  • Researched Michigan's dental therapy pathway to deepen understanding of dental practices and regulations.
  • Shadowed dental professionals, gaining practical insights into public health dentistry and patient care.
  • Strengthened academic performance, achieving multiple President's List honors for outstanding achievement.
  • Ensured consistent employment through short-term roles with Express Employment Services, maintaining skills relevant to dental assisting.

Temporary Production Assignments

Express Employment Professionals
Saginaw
12.2025 - Current
  • Completed various short-term industrial assignments during transition into dentistry.
  • Adapted quickly to new environments, procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Consistently maintained reliability and punctuality across diverse job sites.
  • Assisted in various workflows across departments, enhancing collaboration skills.

Hood Cleaning Technician

Hood Safe
Midland
11.2025 - 12.2025
  • Cleaned commercial kitchen hoods, ductwork, and ventilation systems following strict safety and sanitation protocols.
  • Operated power-washing equipment and maintained hazard-free work environments
  • Documented materials, equipment status, and job-site tasks.
  • Performed physically demanding duties including ladder work (up to 20 ft) and lifting 50+ lbs
  • Documented materials, equipment status, and job-site tasks for accurate record-keeping.
  • Performed physically demanding duties, including ladder work up to 20 feet and lifting over 50 pounds.

Production Support

Greif
Saginaw
08.2025 - 10.2025

Conducted routine quality checks on recycled paperboard cores to ensure dimensional accuracy.

Packaged products following established patterns for secure and efficient transport.

Applied lean manufacturing principles (SMED, 5S) to enhance operational efficiency.

Verified product quality every 15 minutes to uphold production standards.

Slicing Operator

Corning
Hemlock
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Trained in advanced slicing operations using precision wire saw machines for ultra-thin solar wafer production.
  • Gained expertise in machine setup and calibration, including oblique roller positioning and specialized knotting techniques.
  • Developed troubleshooting skills in wire management to correct overlaps, gaps, and alignment issues.
  • Applied precision repair techniques, including wire welding and taping methods, to ensure equipment reliability.

Production Associate

Georgia-Pacific
Owosso
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Managed daily production operations, including machine setup and product assembly.
  • Ensured adherence to OSHA safety protocols for maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Documented production data by logging daily output and defects for quality control.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment and sustain production flow in high-volume settings.

Operations Technician / Production Packager

LyondellBasell
Bay City
07.2023 - 01.2025
  • Achieved zero safety incidents by maintaining compliance with OSHA and company protocols.
  • Minimized downtime through effective operation and troubleshooting of plant machinery.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to enhance equipment efficiency and prolong machine lifespan.
  • Managed packaging processes for materials weighing 25–80 lbs, ensuring accuracy and safety.
  • Trained and mentored new employees, streamlining onboarding procedures.

Machine Operator

Rogers Foam Corporation
Saginaw
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Operated machinery for automotive components while performing quality checks and packaging.
  • Ensured accurate order fulfillment through precise labeling and staging of products.
  • Maintained production records and submitted daily logs to management for review.

Production Associate Level 2

Duro-Last
Saginaw
05.2019 - 03.2023
  • Operated machinery for production, packaging, and staging of roofing accessories.
  • Supported initiatives to enhance efficiency and minimize waste.
  • Trained new employees on production processes and safety protocols.
  • Documented inventory levels and tracked production data in company systems.

Service Desk Associate / Front End Cashier

Home Depot
Saginaw
03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Managed POS operations focused on cash handling and order pickups to enhance efficiency.
  • Resolved customer inquiries effectively, ensuring high levels of satisfaction through quality service.
  • Achieved recognition through multiple awards for exemplary sales performance and customer service.

Cashier / Parking Lot Attendant

Meijer
Gaylord
11.2012 - 12.2013
  • Processed transactions accurately and balanced registers each day.
  • Assisted customers with purchases while ensuring store cleanliness.
  • Maintained supply of carts for incoming customers and kept parking lot free of trash and debris

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Delta College
Bay City, MI
05-2031

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting

Delta College
Bay City, MI
09-2028

High School Diploma -

Gaylord Highschool
Gaylord, MI
06-2012

Skills

  • Safety & Compliance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Technical & Mechanical Aptitude
  • Documentation & Record Accuracy
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Customer Service & Communication
  • Time Management & High‑Volume Productivity
  • Adaptability & Fast Learning
  • Physical Stamina & Task Execution
  • Professionalism & Reliability

Accomplishments

  • Presidents List, Delta College 2026-Obtained a 4.00 grade point average for the Winter 2026 semester
  • Presidents List, Delta College 2022-Obtained a 4.00 grade point average for the Winter 2022 semester
  • Presidents List, Delta College 2021-Obtained a 4.00 grade point average for the Fall 2021 semester

Timeline

Career Transition: Preparing for Dental Assisting

Career Break
01.2026 - Current

Temporary Production Assignments

Express Employment Professionals
12.2025 - Current

Hood Cleaning Technician

Hood Safe
11.2025 - 12.2025

Production Support

Greif
08.2025 - 10.2025

Slicing Operator

Corning
06.2025 - 07.2025

Production Associate

Georgia-Pacific
02.2025 - 06.2025

Operations Technician / Production Packager

LyondellBasell
07.2023 - 01.2025

Machine Operator

Rogers Foam Corporation
04.2023 - 06.2023

Production Associate Level 2

Duro-Last
05.2019 - 03.2023

Service Desk Associate / Front End Cashier

Home Depot
03.2016 - 05.2019

Cashier / Parking Lot Attendant

Meijer
11.2012 - 12.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Delta College

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting

Delta College

High School Diploma -

Gaylord Highschool
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