Alison Polanco
Malden On Hudson,NY
Summary
Hello, my name is Alison, though my friends and colleagues call me Ali. I am 21 years old, and I have a passion for staying active and engaged. I thrive on meeting new people and collaborating with diverse groups. I excel in both team settings and independent work, demonstrating a fast learning ability, particularly through visual means. When faced with challenges, I am committed to putting in 100% effort to overcome them and achieve success. I am persistent and do not give up easily. My demeanor is respectful and friendly, and I am adept at maintaining professionalism in fast-paced environments while paying close attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sunshine Smiles
05.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Dental Assistant: chairside assisting in orthodontic, general, and prosthodontic dentistry.
- Prepare the dental chair for general and orthodontic procedures.
- Record information as requested by the doctor on patient records during dental examinations.
- Assist the doctor or the hygienist during dental procedures, including the preparation of dental materials and the operation of the evacuation unit.
- Prepare and reprocess dental instruments, including sterilization and disinfection procedures.
- Develop X-rays such as panoramic X-rays, cephalometric X-rays, PA's, bitewings, and 3D CT scans.
- Order dental materials, and manage dental stock and supplies.
- Take Itero scan for aligners!
- Make aligners and retainers.
- Take impressions for appliances and/or retainers.
- Pour out impressions, models.
- Make appointments for patients.
- Verifies the need for return appointments.
- Greets visitors and patients in a courteous, prompt, and friendly manner.
- Determine the patient's needs, check appointments, and give appropriate information.
- Dental Assistant: chairside assisting in orthodontic, general, and prosthodontic dentistry.
Sales Associate
Marshalls
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Help with stocking new products to the sales floor and maximize sales
- Participating in store recovery throughout the day
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
- Answer customer questions and provide information on procedures or policies
Waitress
Angel's Pizza Restaurant
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Take/ Serve orders
- Maintain clean work area
- Clean tables and prepare them for the next costumer
- Take out trash/ clean bathrooms
- Restock inventory
- Make coffee/ Cut perfect size cakes
- Responsibly to ask guests if they have food allergies, and communicate allergy-related information to everyone who will be involved in preparing, cooking, or serving the food
Education
High School Diploma -
Saugerties Central School District
Saugerties, NY06.2022
Skills
- Multitasking
- Prioritizing
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
Personal Information
Age: 21
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sunshine Smiles
05.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Marshalls
04.2022 - 06.2023
Waitress
Angel's Pizza Restaurant
07.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Saugerties Central School District
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