Darrell St. Germain
Walnut Creek
Summary
Versatile professional with experience spanning elderly care, dental ceramics, and commercial driving. Excelled at RM Dental Ceramics by streamlining denture and crown production, enhancing laboratory productivity. Known for meticulous attention to detail and robust problem-solving skills. Demonstrated commitment to safety and client satisfaction, achieving high levels of efficiency and quality in all roles.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Giver
Self Employed
12.2013 - 12.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Dental Technician
RM Dental Ceramics
09.2000 - 11.2013
- Effectively managed time to prioritize and complete multiple cases simultaneously, allowing for consistent workflow and timely delivery of products.
- Consistently met or exceeded turnaround time expectations, supporting dental practice schedules and patient satisfaction levels.
- Polished completed molds and prostheses and maintained high standards of final products for best-in-class care.
- Increased laboratory productivity by streamlining workflow processes for denture and crown production.
- Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.
Truck Driver
Devine Intermodal
06.1988 - 08.2000
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
- Supported new drivers by sharing best practices and insights gained from experience on road.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA06-1980
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA11-1977
High School Diploma -
Monte Vista HS
Danville, CA06-1974
Skills
- Elderly care
- Alzheimer's care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dental ceramics handling
- Impressions
- Equipment operation
- Wax pattern development
- Attention to detail
- Safe driving practices
- Commercial driving
- DOT compliance
- Load security
- Defensive driving techniques
- Truck driving
- Class A license
Accomplishments
- Named Devine Intermodal Driver of the Quarter, (Driver of the Year, 1994)
- Achieved Northern California 1st place and California State 3rd place in trucking skills 1993 by completing Inspection and Driving Skills with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Care Giver
Self Employed
12.2013 - 12.2022
Dental Technician
RM Dental Ceramics
09.2000 - 11.2013
Truck Driver
Devine Intermodal
06.1988 - 08.2000
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Sacramento State
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Diablo Valley College
High School Diploma -
Monte Vista HS
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