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Sarah Hoolsema

Delta,BC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Strong communication over the radio and good at problem solving due to my extensive career with both the BCMEA and Westshore Terminals. Experienced in fast paced environments with all 3 of my jobs, and adaptable to last minute changes. I work well under pressure as I am used to juggling different work place responsibilities with a busy family life.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Dockside Gantry

BCMEA
Delta, British Columbia
10.2017 - Current
  • Operator of the Dockside gantry crane at both Fraser Surrey dock and Delta Port.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment for maintenance needs and potential operating issues.
  • Proficient in the loading and unloading of container ships, including bringing personnel onboard via the crane head to manage container issues on the ship.
  • Worked closely with the Checkers to ensure accurate loading, as well as the ship foreman for proper load plans.

Operator

Westshore Terminals
Delta, British Columbia
01.2009 - Current
  • Operated bulk material-handling equipment to load and unload coal.
  • Maintained safety protocols to ensure smooth operations.
  • Trained new staff on equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Maintained clean work areas to promote a safe working environment.
  • Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations as needed.
  • Performed daily safety inspections on bulk handling equipment.
  • Identified potential problems before they cause major disruptions in service.
  • Operation of all jobs on site except First Aid and Shift operator.
  • Participated in monthly safety meetings with management personnel.
  • Clean up jobs around the entire site including proper lock out procedures, completing FLHA's, and understanding all of the site equipment and structures.

Certified Dental Assistant

Dr. Andrew Willoughby
White Rock, British Columbia
01.2009 - Current
  • Trained at Vancouver Community College as a Dental Assistant in 2002.
  • Further training at UBC to specialize in Orthodontics in 2014
  • Participated in hundreds of continued education courses including team building and personality assessment and management.
  • Manage patient records using dental practice management software and x-ray system software.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Ordering of supplies for the entire office on a monthly basis to maintain adequate inventory, and kept track of billing.
  • Fully trained and operate an in office 3D printer with complex designing software.
  • Assisted dentists during procedures with instruments and materials, as well as managed an operatory on my own with my ortho patients.
  • Facilitated communication between dentist, hygienist, patient to ensure smooth flow of procedure.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Orthodontic Module

UBC
Vancouver
06-2014

Some College (No Degree) - Science

Kwantlen College
Surrey, BC
04-2005

Diploma - Certified Dental Assistant

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
06-2002

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Load planning
  • Safety compliance
  • Emergency response
  • Routine inspections
  • Inventory management
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal communication

Timeline

Dockside Gantry

BCMEA
10.2017 - Current

Operator

Westshore Terminals
01.2009 - Current

Certified Dental Assistant

Dr. Andrew Willoughby
01.2009 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Orthodontic Module

UBC

Some College (No Degree) - Science

Kwantlen College

Diploma - Certified Dental Assistant

Vancouver Community College

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