Office Manager Sweepstakes Winners
In honor of Office Manager Appreciation Month in September, we asked our participating dentists to nominate an office manager for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Five winners were randomly selected – their stories are below.
Thank you for taking such good care of our members. We truly appreciate and value every dental team! Thank you for sharing your stories, and congratulations to the winners!
Yvonne Sanchez, Roanoke, Virginia
"Yvonne has the personality that makes you want to know more about her. She is funny and quirky and makes work more fun. We laugh in between business which keeps us sane. This is needed in our office as things can get a little crazy-really quickly. She keeps everyone on track and is our go-to for just about everything.
She shows up early and stays late, even takes work home with her sometimes to make sure it gets done! She has come into this office and taken over the role of office manager, fixing A LOT of issues from the previous in her position. She is getting it done and it shows! We are wanting to show her some love and let her know she is valued! " -Kori Boudreaux
Ambur Maddox, Stuarts Draft, Virginia
"Our office manager is the highlight of our staff. She is the kindest and most helpful we have ever had. From running the front office to helping in the lab or even assisting when needed, she is amazing! One of our favorite things about her is her big heart. Last year when she bought her first house she adopted a puppy. A few days after having the puppy she came to realize she had adopted a deaf puppy! It made training very difficult but she never stopped trying and she loved her anyway. She has come a long way since then and we are so proud of her and love her big heart! She really completes our team and we would be a mess without her. " -Anita Bell
Dominique Fenwick, McLean, Virginia
"Dominique always goes above and beyond to make patient and employee lives better — whether it's using her own money to buy the office coffee or a pick me up, or making balloon gloves for our special needs or anxious patients. Her mission is to light up the lives around her and the impact on our practice has been amazing. We are very happy she stepped in to this role and we love how she connects and improves the lives around her." -Jeena Devasia
Inna Mullins, Richmond, Virginia
"I would like to nominate Inna Mullins. Not only is she the manager and backbone of the company, she is also the receptionist, patient and doctor coordinator, insurance guru, office budgeter, event organizer, sterile tech, dental assistant and a genitor when and if needed. Inna helped me to raise my children, working as a nanny for our three children before coming on board as a front desk employee. She is a first-generation immigrant who helps us see what a beautiful country we live in if we ever get complacent. She has a fascinating life, traveling the world and riding her motorcycle (even to work most days)." -Stacy Lukanuski
Leslie Ruffin, Suffolk, Virginia
"Leslie is such a wonderful manager because of all of her checks and balances. She keeps all of us organized and on track with our daily tasks. She is such a positive influence and a great friend when you need one. She holds you accountable even when you don't want to. She truly cares for you as an individual and always sees your greatest potential. Leslie is so real. She keeps it cool, classy and honest. Everyone needs a manager like that!" -Autumn Effler