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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Summary
Personable Dental Assistant professional with a record of reassuring and alleviating patient fears. Enthusiastic about dental health and enjoys educating patients about personal dental care, hygiene and preventative techniques. Detail-oriented experience assisting with direct patient care, routine laboratory functions, patient record and sterilization procedures.
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Accomplishments
- Developed Social Media marketing strategies utilizing Instagram, Facebook and other platforms to expand brand exposure and drive increased customer traffic.
Experience
Dental Assistant
May 2015 to CurrentFamilia Dental － Champaign , IL
May 2015 to CurrentFamilia Dental － Champaign , IL
- Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.
- Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay.
- Greet patients with friendly attitude.
- Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.
- Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries.
- Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures.
- Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.
Executive Assistant
January 2009 to May 2014Analog Devices, Inc. － Plano , TX
January 2009 to May 2014Analog Devices, Inc. － Plano , TX
- Data entry in electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files.
- Made copies, sent faxes and handled incoming and outgoing correspondence in a timely fashion.
- Created Advertising, increasing company exposure.
- Organized work records and filed reports.
- Inventory Management.
- Created and maintained schedules.
- Verified that information in the computer system was up-to-date and accurate.
Salon Assistant
January 2008 to December 2012Omni Hotels － Los Angeles , CA
January 2008 to December 2012Omni Hotels － Los Angeles , CA
- Scheduled beauty consultations and hair styling appointments while maintaining calendars.
- Assigned clients to stylist by aligning the client's needs with the stylists' expertise.
- Informed guests of spa services, programs and activities over the phone and in person.
- Addressed all member concerns with patience.
- Worked a flexible schedule to accommodate salon needs.
- Checked members and guests in promptly for their appointments.
- Shampoo and condition guest's hair for stylist.
- Kept all areas of salon clean and organized.
- Verified end-of-day reports against credit and cash profits.
- Addressed all guest complaints and referred any escalated situations to management.
- Clearly communicated with each technician regarding any schedule changes.
- Researched the various types of spa therapies and treatments to be better informed of spa services.
- Rotated between front desk management and monitoring the stylist floor.
- Responded to customer inquiries in a friendly and professional manner.
- Suggested and sold salon services and retail products to customers.
Child Care Provider
February 2008 to October 2012Archdiocese Of San Antonio － Del Rio , TX
February 2008 to October 2012Archdiocese Of San Antonio － Del Rio , TX
- Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth.
- Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
- Used read-aloud time and alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for up to 5 children.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Made nutritious snacks and meals for [number] children.
- Continually encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Sanitized all toys and play areas daily.
- Established and maintained a safe play environment for the children.
- Monitored educational progress by keeping detailed individual charts and files.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
Education
High School Diploma : 2012Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School － City, State
- Student government Secretary (2 years)
- Coursework in Business Administration, Communications and Internships
- Specialized coursework in English Honors
Professional Affiliations
- Volunteer with Montgomery County Teen Talk Line (2011-2012)
- Volunteer with Orange County German Shepard Rescue (2014-Present)
- Internship with Colonial School District
Skills
- Proactive needs-based sales skills and product knowledge
- Technical proficiency in many areas of salon operations, industry trends and client follow-up
- Shampoo and condition clients hair prior to cut and style
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School Attended
- Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School
Job Titles Held:
- Dental Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Salon Assistant
- Child Care Provider
Degrees
- High School Diploma : 2012
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