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Vanessa Keomanivong

Grand Prairie

Summary

Talented laboratory professional offering advanced technical knowledge of dental appliances and production procedures. Methodical and well-organized with strong attention to detail and expertise in testing and enhancing devices to optimize fit. Open and clear communicator accustomed to handling high workload and meeting tight timetables. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Denture Technician

Ydl Dental Laboratory
11.2022 - Current
  • Fabricates base plates and wax bite rims.
  • Operates and maintains a variety of dental laboratory tools and equipment such as trimmers, grinders, lathes, articulators, and cleaning devices.
  • Skilled in utilizing various materials for denture construction, including acrylics, and advanced polymer-based materials.
  • Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
  • Improved dental laboratory efficiency by implementing streamlined processes for denture production.
  • Repairs and/or relines existing full and/or partial dentures
  • Increased lab productivity by prioritizing tasks effectively and efficiently managing time spent on each case.

Materiels Management

United States Air Force
01.2018 - Current
  • Consists of continuing actions relating to planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating the application of resources to ensure the effective and economical support of military forces

Certified Mold injection operator

K&N Engineering
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Worked in team of technicians in quickly changing environment, adhering to all safety protocols and company processes
  • Maintained high level of adaptability by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.

Dental Assistant

Brighter Smiles Family Dentistry
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.

Sales Associate

Janie & Jack
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.

Education

Dental Assisting -

Concorde Career College
08.2019

Materiels Management -

Technical Education of USAF
07.2018

High school diploma -

Grand Prairie High School
06.2016

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Written/Verbal communication
  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
  • Articulator Usage
  • Wax-up Techniques
  • Custom tray fabrication
  • Model Work
  • Acrylic processing
  • 3D printing Carbon
  • Night Guards
  • Essix

Timeline

Denture Technician

Ydl Dental Laboratory
11.2022 - Current

Certified Mold injection operator

K&N Engineering
02.2022 - 06.2022

Dental Assistant

Brighter Smiles Family Dentistry
10.2020 - 04.2021

Sales Associate

Janie & Jack
11.2018 - 04.2019

Materiels Management

United States Air Force
01.2018 - Current

Dental Assisting -

Concorde Career College

Materiels Management -

Technical Education of USAF

High school diploma -

Grand Prairie High School
Vanessa Keomanivong