Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategies to improve operations and internal processes. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
County Commissioner
Montgomery County
12.2020 - Current
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
Shaped solutions and approaches to promote economic development and residential growth.
Shaped solutions and approaches by collaborating with department heads within the organization and outside vendors.
Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization to ensure safe-guards within government operations.
Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance through annual budget process within tax base revenues.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kuhn Dental Associates
12.2007 - Current
Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, water flossing, brushing and advanced medication delivery systems.
Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
Carried out advanced dental cleaning services such as serial periodontal therapies with micro ultrasonic techniques and laser decontamination.
Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to integrate hygiene and restorative treatment plans to maintain dental health.
Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
Served as leader of Dental Hygiene team by overseeing two staff providing quality care to patients within general dentistry practice.
Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Bernard Dennison, Jr. DDS
08.2006 - 12.2007
Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
Exposed, developed, and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employed
08.1998 - 05.2004
Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents.
Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
05.2006
Skills
Operational Improvements
Internal Control Systems
Organizational Leadership
Treatment Plans
Leadership and People Development
Employee Motivation and Performance
Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
Balanced Work Ethic
Children's Church Teacher
Prepare and organize children's bible lessons to include teaching, creative play and crafts.