TYASIA HARDEN
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Motivated Dental Assistant with proficiency in clinical support, including patient preparation and instrument sterilization. Committed to creating a positive patient experience and maintaining high standards of dental care. Committed to a standard of excellence and dedication to meet company goals and ensure 100% customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
GoodSmiles Dental Care
Tallahassee, Florida
07.2024 - Current
- Provide exceptional patient care and support by maintaining a high level of professionalism and empathy when interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds and age groups.
- Assist dentist on over 100 procedures per month, ensuring smooth workflow and efficiency in patient treatment.
- Prepare examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring cleanliness and organization while maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Ensure proper disposal of biohazardous materials, maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times.
- Perform basic laboratory tasks such as mixing materials and pouring models.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
- Complete administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and data entry (Notes).
Coordinator
Frito Lay’s Distribution Center
Kathleen, GA
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Managed day-to-day operations of a large-scale production team.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of department progress and performance.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Completed audits by way of handheld device or computers to record inaccuracies.
- Kept shelves organized and properly stocked by maintaining a FIFO approach
- Processed orders in a timely and efficient manner to meet production deadlines.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness to maintain an organized and hazard-free department
Apparel Associate
Walmart
Eastman, GA
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service and neat & organized work area leading to increased repeat business.
- Achieved growth in apparel sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and upselling techniques during peak seasons.
- Collaborated with team members to create visually appealing displays, resulting in an increase in foot traffic and customer engagement.
- Trained and mentored new associates on product features and sales techniques
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of department sales, store policies, and security standards
Cashier
Freds
Hawkinsville, GA
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Help customers locate items, join reward programs, and complete purchases.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer with zero discrepancies over/under.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided intervention where required.
- Mentored new team members on Sales goals, customer service strategies, and POS system operations.
Education
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA05.2024
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hawkinsville High School
Hawkinsville, GA05.2017
Skills
- Laboratory Procedures
- Scheduling
- Performance Management
- Assembly and Production
- Process Optimization
- Charting
- Training
- Shipping and Receiving
- Order picking-packing
Timeline
Dental Assistant
GoodSmiles Dental Care
07.2024 - Current
Coordinator
Frito Lay’s Distribution Center
06.2021 - 07.2024
Apparel Associate
Walmart
09.2018 - 05.2021
Cashier
Freds
04.2017 - 09.2018
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
Central Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hawkinsville High School