Emma M. Jacobson
**** ****** ******, *********, **, 21224. ?
*************@*****.*** ? 202-***-****
Professional Experience
September 2009 - February 2011 - Dental Assistant, Dr. Ingber Dental, 2021
K St, NW, Washington, DC, 20025
Managed a high volume dental practice while prioritizing emergency patients
and emphasizing the importance of preventative dentistry while practicing
expanded functions and four handed dentistry
. Updated patient charts digitally, sterilized dental equipment, took
impressions for night-guards, bleach-trays and retainers.
. Took and uploaded radiographs (PA's, FMX and panoramic) to Mac practice
and re-assured nervous patients
. Instructed Patients on the benefits of a healthy mouth, directed
patients in the use of bleaching trays
. Worked in close proximity with the laboratories to ensure smooth running
of patient schedule
. Removed temporary crowns for final cementation and clean teeth for final
cementation
. Placed temporary restorative material (i.e., zinc oxide eugenol based
material)
. Place and remove matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorations
. Polish amalgam restorations with a slow speed hand-piece
. Once rewarded with significant pay increase for consistently exceeding
job expectations
June 2008 - August 2009 - Manager, The Irish Channel, Washington, DC
Provided leadership, management, training and enhanced morale to a 30
member team
. Averaged 60 hours a week while obtaining my food and beverage license
. Continually entrusted with greater responsibility, making daily bank
trips with large dollar deposits
. Created financial reports on a weekly basis to provide feedback to the
restaurant owners
. Implemented the initiative to educate staff members on the importance of
recycling resulting in reducing the company's carbon footprint
. Responsible for the ATM machine's tasks including the daily loading of
cash and report generation
. Further developed customer relations experience while working under the
pressured demands of running a restaurant
. Implemented comprehensive needs assessment mechanism to help forecast
demand for staffing
May 2007 - August 2007 - Group Leader, Base Camp Cullowhee, Western
Carolina University, NC
Reported to the Director of Outdoor Programs with responsibility for
outdoor equipment management and attendance records
. Taught children the importance of water safety in natural settings
. Led the development of a team building exercises research project
. Optimized a logistical parking system that resulted in efficient group
drop off and pick up when river rafting
. Assumed responsibility for life guarding activities during swim sessions
. Coordinated hike and raft tours themed in nature, "Leave no trace"
ethics and environmental conservation
. Motivated children to problem solve through teamwork, abstract thought,
and good communication
.
Education
November 2008 - Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology, Castlebar, Co. Mayo,
Ireland
. Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Education
. Minor in Business
August 2006 - August 2007 - Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
. Parks and Recreational Management, Study Abroad Program
September 1998 - May 2000 - Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland
. Diploma in Dental Nursing
Proficiencies & Training
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including daily use of
Word, Publisher and PowerPoint, Mac practice. Working toward Microsoft
Office and Excel.
Certifications
. U.S. Red-Cross Life-guard and First Aid with AED
. Swift Water Rescue Technician (American Canoe Association)
. Archery Instructorship from the Archery Association of Ireland
. Mountain Navigation Certification from The Irish Mountain Training Board
. Food Protection Manager Certification - DC, Department of Health
Interests
. Top female competitor with a (Boston qualifier) Marine Corps Marathon
finish in top 1% - 2008 and 2010.
. Contributing regularly towards environmental projects by volunteering in
river clean-ups