Tyesha Durham
Kings Mountain,NC
Summary
Hi name is Tyesha, I'm currently a Dental assistant student. I'm taking classes at Royal Dental Assistant Academy in Gastonia NC, It's a 12 week program and within those 12 weeks I've learned so much about the dental field and I'm still eager and open to learning much more. Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. I'm looking for a dental office that's willing to take their time with me and show me much more in the dental field as I'm eager and very open to learning new things as I begin this new journey in my life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packer/Picker
Rauches
Gastonia, NC
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Pack Christmas ornaments, pick ornaments, inspect ornaments before packing, used RF scanner.
- Packed approximately 60-100 ornaments a day.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and meet company objectives.
- Recorded product, packaging and order information on specified forms.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Sealed containers and packages with glue, tape or other materials.
Packer/Lead
Active intelligence
Cherryville, NC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Pack pain patches, Seal pain patches in pouches, print, operate package machine, change foil, Inspect patches.
- Packed approximately 1,500-5,500 patches daily.
- Hand packed about 50-100 patches.
- Expedited order processing by prioritizing tasks according to shipping deadlines.
- Collaborated with the shipping department to ensure accurate labeling and documentation for smooth transit processes.
- Managed workload effectively under pressure during peak periods while maintaining focus on quality control measures.
- Inspected items for defects and damage.
- Recorded product, packaging and order information on specified forms.
- Assisted supervisors with special projects as needed, showcasing versatility and commitment to overall team success.
- Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different items and packaging materials.
- Contributed to customer satisfaction by securely packaging fragile items to prevent damage during shipment.
- Re-packaged damaged or incorrectly packaged items.
Teacher Assistant
Childcare Network
Gastonia, NC
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Floater, teach school age kids, help out with Two's and Three's, clean classroom and take out trash, help with serving food.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering connections between subjects.
- Prepared classrooms daily for optimal learning conditions including clean spaces, organized supplies, and appropriate technology setup.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication regarding upcoming events, projects, and assessments.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 10 children.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
- Cultivated core values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.
Material Handler
CTDI warehouse
Charlotte, NC
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Unpack equipment, build cable boxes up.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
Assembly Worker
Mann+Hummel
Gastonia, NC
11.2017 - 02.2021
- Operate compound machine, which is making caps for filters, Putting the filters in caps, inspect filters making sure nothing is bad.
- Reduced waste and saved resources by recycling materials and adhering to company guidelines on conservation.
- Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time.
- Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new procedures as systems evolved or updated equipment was introduced.
- Assisted in development of new assembly processes.
- Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production.
- Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
- Assisted in training new employees, providing guidance on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
- Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.
- Maintained supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
Cashier
Wendy's
Cornelius, NC
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Register, Cleaning, Sandwich maker, Stock.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Assisted with preparing salads and cold food items.
- Managed cash register transactions, balancing the till at the end of each shift with consistent accuracy.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Royal Dental Assistant Academy, LLC
Gastonia, NC02.2024
Diploma -
Kings Mountain High School
Kings Mountain, NC01.2012
Skills
- Assembly Worker/Line
- Manufacturing Experience
- Machining
- Quality Inspection
- Packaging
- Shipping & Receiving
- Quality Control
- Warehouse Experience
- Materials Handling
- Early Childhood Education
- Teaching
- Quality Assurance
- Childcare/Toddler
- Experience with Children
- Classroom Management
- Picking & packing
- RF scanner
- CPR/AED
- Sanitation protocols
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Patient Record Maintenance
- Oral Health Assessments
- Dentrix Practice Management Software
- Patient Scheduling
- Dental impressions
- Dental Material Handling
- First Aid Training
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Autoclave Operation
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Care Coordination
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Team Collaboration
- Restorative procedures
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Surgical Extractions
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument Sterilization
- X-Ray Processing
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Dental staff support
- Pediatric dental care
- Dental Radiography
- Procedure Support
- Data Verification
- Medical Records Management
- Treatment room setup
- Treatment Planning
- Document Management
- Patient Services
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- Certified Dental Assistant
- X-Ray Radiology
Accomplishments
- While working chairside during my externship I was able to make sure the patient was comfortable while also assisting the dentist
- Sterilize dental instruments
- Learned more about OSHA and HIPPA
- Treatment and room preparation
- Tray set ups
- Saliva suction, Dry shield
- Also Learned a lot about PPE
Timeline
Packer/Picker
Rauches
10.2023 - 12.2023
Packer/Lead
Active intelligence
05.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher Assistant
Childcare Network
11.2021 - 01.2022
Material Handler
CTDI warehouse
07.2021 - 09.2021
Assembly Worker
Mann+Hummel
11.2017 - 02.2021
Cashier
Wendy's
12.2012 - 06.2013
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Royal Dental Assistant Academy, LLC
Diploma -
Kings Mountain High School