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Tia Taylor

Blakely,GA

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. I am a very hard and dedicated worker.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Juvenile Correctional Officer

Department of Juvenile Justice
Dawson, GA
11.2020 - 01.2024
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, such as fights or attempted escapes.
  • Used appropriate means to discipline youths.
  • Supervised youths during day-to-day activities.
  • Provided guidance to new officers on proper protocol for dealing with juvenile offenders.
  • Performed basic first aid procedures when necessary due to injury or illness among youths.
  • Collaborated with social workers, teachers, counselors, psychologists, probation officers, law enforcement personnel, lawyers, concerning individual cases as needed.
  • Searched youths and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.

Dental Assistant

Southern Dental Alliance
Albany, GA
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.

Customer Service Representative

State Farm
Blakely, GA
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Improved customer service wait times to mitigate complaints.
  • Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management and order calls.
  • Made outbound calls to obtain account information.
  • Liaised between customers and retail buyers to expedite orders and meet customer demands.
  • Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services and take orders.
  • Provided top quality control and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.

Education

Dental Assisting

Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
12-2020

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Substance Abuse Knowledge
  • First-Aid and CPR
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Mental Health Training
  • Security Procedures
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Physical Fitness
  • Exceptional Written Communication Skills
  • Human Relations
  • Educational Support
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Behavioral Intervention Plans
  • Social Skills Development
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Discharge Planning
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills

Timeline

Juvenile Correctional Officer

Department of Juvenile Justice
11.2020 - 01.2024

Dental Assistant

Southern Dental Alliance
11.2019 - 11.2020

Customer Service Representative

State Farm
10.2017 - 10.2018

Dental Assisting

Albany Technical College
Tia Taylor