Alexa Carle Mercado Alvarado
Middlesex Endodontics
Sewaren,NJ
3
years of professional experience
Innovative dental assistant with 2+ years of exposure to efficient patient care, comfort, and efficient sterilization. Brings skills of professionalism, leadership, and easy adaptability to new environments. Strong communicator that enforces collaboration, strong relationships, efficient customer service, and diligent time management.
Work History
Dental Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Successfully assisted in root canal and local anesthetic procedures.
- Sterilized dental instruments, treatment rooms, and work environments to provide optimal health and safety measures.
- Ensured patient comfort and care during endodontic procedures to enhance overall patient experience
- Collaborated with team to administer dental inventory
- Informed patients of oral hygiene and recovery practices
Vice President
10 Months- Coached 60 students in professionalism, promptness, and organizational skills to enhance their readiness for career opportunities.
- Developed expertise through the marketing software, Canva.
- Improved flow of communication throughout members and administration as a messenger to ensure smooth information.
- Organized team projects, such as raising money for Breast cancer Awareness Month through Breast Intentions in NJ.
- Led fundraisers to improve the society's revenue, such as bake sales, hot chocolate sales, snack sales, and donations.
Executive Board Officer & Volunteer
1 Year 5 Months- Created engaging science projects for 4th and 5th grade students to enhance learning and foster interest in STEM subjects.
- Taught over 250+ elementary students throughout 8 schools about different science experiments, professions, and the scientific method.
- Facilitated entertaining and resourceful experiments to introduce and capture different scientific fields.
- Embodied leadership positions through directing teams and mentoring additional incoming volunteers.
- Organized group and classroom schedules for 40+ volunteers.
Mentor
1 Year 9 Months- Guided middle school students as a "Big Sister" in how to build self-confidence, enhance social skills, and succeed in high school.
- Engaged in multiple social-skill enhancing activities while building a supportive and nurturing environment for the mentees.
- Encouraged open communication, enforcing trust and expressive conversations from mentees to mentors.
- Trained new mentors on efficient communication tactics with future mentees, allowing successful open and deep conversations.
Receptionist & Assistant
8 Months- Managed front desk phone calls and inquiries, ensuring optimal customer service.
- Utilized the scheduling software, Vagaro, to promote efficient time slots and reduce client wait-time.
- Managed cash, credit, and payment transactions while maintaining accurate patient records.
- Enforced friendly communication between clients to ensure comfort.
- Maintained and cleansed front desk area and technician rooms to ensure organization and a welcoming environment.
Education
Skills
Efficient sterilization
Patient care & comfort
Four-handed
Time management
Collaboration
Leadership
Works well under pressure
Quick adaptability
Professionalism
Active Listening
Timeline
Vice President
National Honor Society (NHS) - Woodbridge High School
08.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Executive Board Officer & Volunteer
Science National Honor Society - Woodbridge High School
01.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Mentor
Big Brother Big Sister - Woodbridge High School
09.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Dental Assistant
Middlesex Endodontics
06.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Receptionist & Assistant
The Babe Cave
12.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Rutgers University
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