Dustin Wilson
Address: 9835 80 Avenue
City: Edmonton
State: Alberta
Country: Canada
objective
To associate with an experienced Dental professional whereby gaining in depth clinical experience. This includes working with front end and support staff to secure a better knowledge of a running practice. Aside from clinical experience, continuing education opportunities are of great interest.
Work Experience
Operations Manager (10/01/2005 – 08/31/2006)
Training staff to install and service security systems. Managing distribution and return of equipment among technicians. Scheduling and rotating technicians with Service installation appointments. Maintaining office morale and efficiency. Implementing and awarding office incentives and weekly bonuses.
Last Employer: APX Alarm LLC.
Contact Person: Foster Watabe 801-885 -2642
Responsibilities: Ensured office was operating to a maximum efficiency. Settling any employee disputations or concerns in a timely fashion. Maintaining office equipment availability. Continuously available for immediate technician support.
Accomplishments: Gained an understanding regarding managing and operating an office. Learned how to effectively coordinate an appointment schedule including cancelled accounts and last minute appointments. Acquired knowledge on staff communication and employer-employee work relations.
Security Technician (05/01/2005 – 08/31/2005)
Installing home security systems. Testing operation and functionality of installed systems. Instructing and demonstrating use of systems to customers. Troubleshooting , diagnosing, and repairing malfunction of alarm systems.
Last Employer: Apex Alarm Inc.
Contact Person: Foster Watabe 801-885 -2642
Responsibilities: Responding to assignments as soon as received. Managing equipment and customer legal documentation confidentially. Reconciliation of equipment daily.
Accomplishments: Improved communication with customers and fellow employees. Gained an understanding of electronics.Learned how to effectively troubleshoot problems.
Construction Labourer (06/01/2004 – 08/31/2004)
Shovelling concrete. Demolition. Removing debris. Sweeping and cleaning construction area.
Last Employer: Wahl Construction Inc.
Contact Person: Trevor Curtis 403-634-3574
Responsibilities: Taking direction in order to see a finished product. Securing and locking up worksites.
Accomplishments: Increased communication skills with general contractor to ensure clients' needs were met. I was able to see and admire the end product of manual labour.
Education
Establishment: University of Alberta
Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery
Education Period: 09/01/2006 - 11/30/-1
Details: Four year Bachelor degree awarded based on completion of two years pre-clinical studies (including anatomical sciences) and two years clinical studies. Projected completion date June 2011.
Establishment: University of Alberta
Degree: Bachelor of Medical Science
Education Period: 09/01/2007 - 11/19/2009
Details: Pre-requisite degree awarded to Dental students given upon completion of first two years of dental school.
Establishment: University of Queensland
Degree: Bachelor of Dental Science
Education Period: 02/01/2007 - 08/31/2007
Average Grade: 4.0 GPA
Details: One semester dental study abroad. Including basic sciences. Degree not awarded, due to return to the University of Alberta.
Establishment: University of Saskatchewan
Degree: Bachelor of Biological Sciences
Education Period: 09/01/2005 - 04/30/2006
Average Grade: 3.7 GPA
Details: Pre-dental undergraduate study including basic sciences and humanities courses.
Establishment: University of Lethbridge
Education Period: 09/01/2003 - 04/30/2005
Average Grade: 3.7 GPA
Details: Pre-dental undergraduate study including basic sciences and humanities courses.
Skills
Have restored antique vehicles with my mechanic and automotive knowledge base. Home improvement/ handyman capabilities, including renovation, electrical, plumbing, carpentry etc. Hunting and fishing expertise and knowledge.
Computer Skills: Very proficient in all aspects of using computer programs. Especially Microsoft Word and Excel. Comfortable with Mac and PC.
Foreign Language Skills: Fluent in French and English. Have taken Russian and Spanish language courses as well.
Additional Information
Four years volunteer work for SHINE dental clinic (providing dental work for inner-city kids, and the homeless). Have provided scheduling for preceptors and students, and very recently was the clinic's treasurer.
Honors: Recipient of : Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary November 2008. Millenium Scholarship November 2008. NAAF Aboriginal Health Careers Award July 2008. Belcourt Brousseau Metis Award June 2008. Jason Lang Scholarship January 2005.
Research Projects: Currently working on Orthodontics Research for the University of Alberta: Vertical and Anterio- Posterior changes in Maxillary Expansion Treatment. Overseen by Dr. Manuel Lagravere.
Conferences or Courses: Canadian Association of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics (CARDP) conference, Calgary Alberta, October 15-16 2010. Academy of LDS Dentists conference. Provo, Utah. August 14-15 2009.
Professional Membership: Canadian Dental Association. Australian Dental Association. Academy of LDS Dentists.
Study Abroad: One semester undergraduate courses at the University of Queensland, Brisbane Campus, Australia.
Interests
I have always enjoyed working in detail with my hands. This includes model cars and trains. I love restoring antique cars, and have recently found an interest in restoring World War II vehicles. I am very detail oriented and this reflects in the workmanship of these projects.
I am an avid hunter (this includes shotgun, rifle and bow hunting). I have learned great patience over the years waiting for prey to come across my position. I've also developed precision and accuracy.
I also enjoy a wide range of sports. During years spent in university, I enjoyed playing intramural sports such as soccer, basketball, and curling. Outside of university I have played football, rugby, and paintball. I'm a great team player and recognize the need for communication as a result of playing sports.
My wife and I have been married for six years. We have three young children, all under the age of five years. I love spending time with them outdoors. We like to camp and hike and swim. I look forward to seeing them grow, and learning from them every day.