Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Environmental Health and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Intern
Rio Grande International Study Center
09.2024 - Current
Assisted with the implementation of green initiatives.
Assisted in the development of environmental education materials.
Provided administrative support to the department's staff members.
Organized field trips to explore natural habitats and ecosystems.
Attended lectures and seminars related to environmental conservation and protection.
Collaborated with other interns to develop a community outreach plan for environmental awareness.
Performed basic calculations and computer data entry.
Led environmental awareness and education programs for community groups and schools.
Conducted environmental research to support local conservation initiatives and policy development.
Collaborated on project planning and implementation for community outreach programs promoting sustainability.
Assisted in data collection and analysis to evaluate the impact of environmental programs on local ecosystems.
Developed educational materials to raise awareness about environmental issues among community members.
Coordinated volunteer efforts for clean-up events, fostering community engagement in environmental preservation.
Monitored compliance with environmental regulations during fieldwork to ensure adherence to best practices.
Contributed to air quality monitoring initiatives by collecting samples and analyzing results for regulatory reporting purposes.
Lead Dental Assistant
Laredo Orthodontics
11.2019 - Current
Train all incoming employees to office standards.
Maintain accurate inventory of all office supplies and order supplies as needed.
Conduct all 3D printing needs for the office, include digital submission, manufacturing and packaging.
Work alongside doctors to help maintain proper patient workflow and care.
Submit all work necessary to allow Doctor to work on clinical/digital needs for patients.
Travel to all sister office to assist low staff offices while performing inspections that do not meet patient standard care.
Counseled patients and parents on the importance of oral hygiene and care for their teeth while in orthodontic treatment.
Performed clinical procedures such as placing spacers, brackets, bands, wires, rotation wedges, holding nance, RPEs, lingual arch, removed braces, and made impressions for retainers.
Assisted with photographs and impressions.
I am trained generally in all orthodontic needs and more.
Assisted in minor house cleaning and office maintenance.
Dental Assistant
Advanced Orthodontics
07.2014 - 11.2019
Assisted the doctor with patient care and treatment.
Collected diagnostic records, cephalometric, and panoramic X-rays.
Charted treatment progress for each patient.
Performed all sterilization techniques following all OSHA standards for orthodontic and oral surgery patients.
Counseled patients and parents on the importance of oral hygiene and care for their teeth while in orthodontic treatment.
Performed clinical procedures such as placing spacers, brackets, bands, wires, rotation wedges, holding nance, RPEs, lingual arch, removed braces, and made impressions for retainers.
Assisted with photographs and impressions.
I am trained generally in all orthodontic needs and more.
Assisted in minor house cleaning and office maintenance.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Joe Brand
12.2009 - 07.2014
Maintain accurate stock records and schedules.
Oversee special orders and after hours urgent shipping jobs.
Unload, picked, staged, and loaded products for shipping.
Conducted monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventories of warehouse stock.
Operated Celerant system efficiently and accurately.
Resolved service issues in a timely manner including coordinating and processing returns.
Oversaw warehouse and storage practices and housekeeping.
Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles.
Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines.
Verified and recorded the count and condition of cargo received.
EMS Student
08.2012 - 05.2014
Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital.
Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments.
Completed all mandatory education and training classes.
Maintained updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures.
Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and the general public.
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional II at Rio Grande State CenterQualified Intellectual Disability Professional II at Rio Grande State Center