From Job Hunter to Recruiter

When Jorge Medina set out from Puerto Rico looking for a new opportunity as a Dental Lab Technician, he never imagined that he would return to his home island just a few years later with the responsibility to help hire new lab staff for Aspen Dental.

I was looking for a company that could
provide the resources
to ensure my success.

Jorge was a quick study. After starting as a floating Lab Technician and receiving a promotion to Lab Operations Specialist after only three months, Jorge began supporting the Northern Ohio region. He now visits labs and administers programs that improve lab efficiency at Aspen Dental. Part of his job also entails hiring new staff across the nation. That responsibility is what brought him back to Puerto Rico on one occasion to assist Aspen Dental in their hiring efforts. “It was really a great experience. When I returned home, I got a chance to meet with my uncle. He was so proud when I told him what I was doing,” said Jorge.

Jorge describes covering ten labs in the Ohio region as challenging, but more than manageable with the backup from his company. “Aspen Dental provides me with the resources to ensure my success. I have access to metrics that show me how an office is doing so I know how to better support that office. There is always somebody who is just a phone call away to answer my questions,” said Jorge. Jorge also recommends Aspen Dental to peers who want to work for a solid, stable company.

In his free time, Jorge enjoys spending time with family and friends. He's also a great patron of music—both playing and writing his own. Jorge plays guitar, bass, and keyboard. He's created a CD of images together with his own music that illustrates what life is like working in an Aspen Dental lab. The CD has been used in Puerto Rico recruitment efforts and serves as a unique connection between Jorge and future Aspen Dental employees.

“I never thought I'd be in a position like this. I'm helping the company grow. We're getting bigger every day and together we're focused on the future,” said Jorge. Jorge continues to improve laboratory operations through his skill, dedication, and musical talent— making him a success at Aspen Dental.