Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Home Interior Design and Restoration
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Susan Shepherd

Susan Shepherd

Arlington,TX

Summary

Driven Dental Assistant with 26 years of success in building relationships with patients and colleagues.

Expert in all areas of dentistry assistance and skilled at anticipating dentists' and patients' needs. Attentive, prepared and proactive when working closely with various dental offices to deliver top-notch services.

Hardworking self taught and reliable website designer with strong ability in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Offering unique designs, personal interaction with clients and website development. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Knowledgeable and dedicated customer service professional with extensive experience in the dental industry.

Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success.

Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency.

Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.

Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.

Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level flight attendant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills.

Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant -

Thomas W. Dawson, DDS
03.2001 - Current
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Created digital bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Expert with scanning patient's mouth using computer intraoral scanner for most final restorative procedures.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information
  • Oversaw maintenance of office facilities and equipment by collaborating with and inspecting work of repair contractors

Dental Office Administrator-

Thomas W. Dawson, DDS, PA
03.2001 - Current
  • Monitored accounts to proactively identify aging balances and insurance payment problems in need of attention.
  • Prepare timely office reports covering metrics such as expenses, patient loads and billing.
  • Tracked stocks of office supplies and reordered materials to meet expected dental patient loads.
  • Automated office operations, managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications in database and case management software.
  • Handled supply purchases and inventory management for office operations and equipment maintenance..
  • Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
  • Monitored financial bookkeeping for accuracy and compliance, resolving identified discrepancies.
  • Streamlined back office services for clients to promote proper functionality and positive user experience.
  • Liaised with customers, addressed inquiries, handled meeting requests and answer billing questions to provide outstanding customer care..
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations

Software Co-Developer-

Centergistix.com
08.2012 - 10.2022
  • Documented technical specifications and project testing methods for future reference and other assignments.
  • Implemented and tested enhancement feature requests to improve product functionality and extend performance.
  • Managed road map for product design and development.
  • Recommended and executed plans to improve development tools and processes.
  • Supervised 10-person team, discussed project roadblocks to drive issue resolution and promoted use of best practices.
  • Met with stakeholders, contractor product teams and customers throughout system development life cycle.
  • Wrote software manual.
  • Trained customers in use of custom-fitted device to improve chances of daily successful use.
  • Incorporated cybersecurity priorities into development projects to reduce potential liability and increase customer security

Senior Airman Dental Assistant

United States Air Force, USAF
01.1995 - 11.1999
  • Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
  • Displayed exemplary personal and professional appearance, attracting local populace to inquire about military experience and opportunities.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.

Education

No Degree - Psychology

Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC

RDA - Dental Assisting / Dental Hygienist

U.S. Air Force
Wichita Falls, TX
05.1995

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Learning Strategies
  • Multitasking
  • Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
  • Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
  • Assisted patients in up-scale dental practice for over 20 years

Accomplishments

  • Trained dental assistants during internships and externships.
  • Wrote dental hygiene and post-surgical oral care instructions for patients.
  • Recommended and initiated improved procedures to streamline exam room turnover.
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Created web pages that had a consistent look and met branding initiatives which encouraged more business opportunities with customers.
  • Improved delivery of completed websites by constant communication, realizing overall increase in customer satisfaction and cost efficiency.

Affiliations

  • American Dental Assistants Association
  • Air Force Good Conduct Medal
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Air Force Training Ribbon
  • Honorable Discharge from the US Air Force

Certification

  • Registered Dental Assistant in the State of Texas.
  • CPR certified by American Heart Association.
  • Certified in Dental Radiology in the State of Texas.
  • Certified in Dental X-rays

Home Interior Design and Restoration

I have remodeled my kitchen and bathrooms on my own. I resurfaced counter tops, painted cabinets, installed tile backsplashes. Electrical and plumbing work was executed throughout the home. Bathroom vanities were completely replaced.

Timeline

Software Co-Developer-

Centergistix.com
08.2012 - 10.2022

Registered Dental Assistant -

Thomas W. Dawson, DDS
03.2001 - Current

Dental Office Administrator-

Thomas W. Dawson, DDS, PA
03.2001 - Current

Senior Airman Dental Assistant

United States Air Force, USAF
01.1995 - 11.1999

No Degree - Psychology

Midlands Technical College

RDA - Dental Assisting / Dental Hygienist

U.S. Air Force
Susan Shepherd