PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Stephanie D. Smith
High Point, North Carolina 27265
336-***-**** ****************@*****.***
Objective:
To bring to your organization enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility, and
good work ethic, combined with a desire to utilize my communication,
managerial, and leadership skills obtained through my experience, education
and achievements.
Key Skills and Knowledge:
? Number of Years in Client-Focused, Service Oriented Environments
? Organizational Management
? Team Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring
? Multi-Tasking & Attention to Detail
?Administration and Management
? Proactive Approach to Problem Solving
? Sales and Negotiating
? Design and Space Planning
? Event Planning ? Proven
Communication Skills
Professional Experience:
Office Manager
Joseph A. Temple, D.D.S., PA Greensboro, NC
6/09 to 3/13
. Managed operations and the team insuring expectations for
production and revenue were met or exceeded
. Developed, implemented policies and programs to set and achieve goals
for production, revenue, balancing the business budget, increase
customer satisfaction, team development.
. Increased production and revenue by re-activating clients using
communication and social perceptive skills
. During my employment production and revenue increased by 45% and
expenses decreased by 30%
Office Manager
Matthew DeVaney, D.D.S. Oak Ridge, NC
2/02 to 6/09
. Provided support and counsel to a diversified patient base of 2,800.
Along with a staff of 11 including 2 Doctors.
. Successfully and proactively solved problems and resolved client and
team problems
. Presented treatment as benefit vs. cost to obtain greater case
acceptance which increased production consistently
. Creatively developed a financial plan to help patients afford needed
or desired treatment by using communication skills, financial
counseling & budget planning
. Collaborated with outside treating Doctors to insure the best possible
care was given to patients
. Oversaw and planned the construction and opening of satellite office,
including coordinating contractors, inspectors, selecting decor and
furnishings. Planned, marketed, and hosted Grand Opening for new
office
. Managed and maintained 3 companies owned by the main Doctor, including
tenant relations and all business accounting. Effectively prioritized
administrative responsibilities with the use of time management
Administrative Assistant
Cousins Properties Incorporated Greensboro, NC
9/00 to 11/01
. Coordinated on site events, including blood drives, flu vaccine
clinics, CPR classes, tenant appreciation days, book fairs, and
jewelry shows
. Arranged events with suppliers of food, rentals, and decorations
. Composed and distributed event calendar, tenant notices and event
flyers
. Marketed and advertised events through various publications
. Assisted Property Manager in tenant relations of 75 tenants, including
several Fortune 500 companies
. Prioritized and maintained maintenance calls by effectively
communicating with Maintenance Manager
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Office Manager
A. Claire Wilson, D.D.S. High Point, NC
6/99 to 9/00
. Managed dental office consisting of 2,000 patients of very diverse
backgrounds
. Communicated effectively with patients and staff
. Assisted patients with treatment and financial decisions increasing
productivity
. Prepared for and conducted team meeting and training
. Authored and implemented training manual "The Patient Experience"
. Converted computer system, practice management, and patient records
from DOS to Windows, including researching systems, purchasing,
negotiating prices, transferring and imputing data into new systems
manually, and trained team members
Office Manager
Patrick J. Perry, D.M.D Pittsburgh, PA
5/97 to 6/99
. Supervised the operations and staff of the dental practice
. Encouraged a diverse patient base of 1,500 to proceed with diagnosed
treatment by communicating, educating, planning, offering a creative
approach to financial options available
. Coordinated patient and doctor schedules using effective time
management skills
. Prepared for and conducted weekly and monthly team meetings and
training sessions. Prepared and reviewed daily, monthly, and yearly
financial, production and patient related reports
. Established systems and procedures necessary to increase production
and collection. Initialized and put into practice new computer system.
Provided training to team members
. Effectively and consistently preformed administrative responsibilities
in a timely manner with time management skills in a stressful and time
sensitive environment
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Robert J. Neeson, D.D.S. Pittsburgh, PA
1992-1997
. Assisted the Doctor with patient care for 3,200 patients of all ages
and backgrounds
. Provided care and treatment to patients with indirect supervision from
the Doctor
. Communicated with patients about their dental needs, home care,
treatment rendered, post care instructions and explained the benefits
of good dental health
. Initiated and composed the development of written post operative care
instructions which were given each patient after care and treatment
was preformed
. Established standard operating procedures for new team members and
provided training
Office Manager/Sales/Secretary
Dal-Tile Corporation El Cajon, CA and San Diego, CA
1987-1990
. Selected to assist in the opening of new El Cajon branch after
being promoted to Office Manager
. Coordinated in the design of the office and showroom with the Branch
Manager
. Guided clients in the selection of tile, marble, slate and granite for
residential and commercial of new or remolded applications
. Simplified the ordering process for clients and contractors with
computer ordering
. Organized seminars and sales demonstrations for clients and
contractors by collaborating with suppliers of products and
merchandise. Events included marketing, ordering food, rental of
supplies and decorations
. Promoted the business to new clients and contractors through marketing
and networking with the community
. Effectively preformed administrative duties
. Monitored & tracked inventory for monthly and yearly reports for
Corporate Headquarters
Educational Experience:
Ashworth University - Diploma Interior Decorating GPA 4.0
2009
. Nominated for membership of Delta Epsilon Tau National Honor Society
as a result of high academic achievements and leadership
Dental Assisting School U.S. Navy
1982
Continuing Education and Certifications:
First Level Leadership: Supervising In The New Organization ? Looking
Forward To Each Working Day - Linda Miles Certificate ? Isn't It
Wonderful When Patients Say Yes: Case Acceptance for Complete Dentistry ?
Mastering the Art of Treatment Planning and Case Presentation ?
Invisalign for the General Dentist ? Total Team Concept for Effective
Scheduling ? Optimizing Your Influence In Patient Relationships ? The
Practice of Excellence ? Mastering Your Time, Great Answers To Tough
Questions ? The Art of Effective Communication and The Result, Leading By
Example