Dental Assistant with 2+ years of clinical experience, sSupported by a strong background in retail, hospitality, and customer service. Skilled in providing genuine care, while maintaining safety standards, and creating positive experiences with diverse team goals in fast-paced environments. Known for being dependable, approachable, and service-oriented with a strong commitment to helping others.
Work History
Dental Assistant
2 Years 2 Months
Hopefield Family Dentistry | 06.2024 - Current
Assisted dentist during a variety of procedures, while ensuring patient comfort, safety and efficient workflow.
Collaborated with dentist and team members to coordinate daily schedules, prioritize patient care, and adapt to unexpected emergencies.
Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for 10+ procedures daily while maintaining strict infection control and safety standards.
Built strong patient rapport by providing genuine, warm professional care, helping patients feel comfortable and safe throughout treatments.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions. Answer calls and schedule patients for new or follow up appointments.
Performed diagnostic x-rays while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, producing high-quality images to support doctors' evaluations.
House and Pet Sitter
7 Years 3 Months
Self Employed | 05.2019 - Current
Entrusted with care of clients homes with attention to detail, dependability, and strong decision making skills.
Provided reliable pet care services, ensuring health and safety of animals.
Managed daily schedules for over 10+ day trips with pet walks, feeding, and medication administration and consistent house upkeep.
Maintained clean and organized living environments for clients' homes and pets..
Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication and trust-building
Maintained regular communication with clients according to their preferred update schedule. Home status, photos or random activity while maintaining home.
Dance Company Tech Assistant
5 Years
Woods Cross High School | 03.2020 - 03.2025
Worked closely with head of production to provide effective assistance for different marketing and show aspects for over 50+ dances and multiple recitals.
Providing and pitching multiple options for creative backgrounds, lighting, and music in relation to the theme for the year.
Prepared powerpoint slides for each meeting leading up to the show and holding expectations for completion by dress rehearsals.
Adapted to last minute change requests and relayed messages to appropriate personnel.
Assisted head of production in all aspects of tech operations while giving input on creative calls/ideas.
Organized and brought attention to donations and sponsors for each show.
Learned and worked with different video editing software such as Canva, IMovie, and CapCut. Keeping organized imported files of multiple background photos, music, and videos.
Barista
1 Year 1 Month
The Grand America Hotel | 10.2022 - 11.2023
Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast pace luxury hotel environment.
Prepared beverages efficiently while maintaining quality, accuracy, and cleanliness.
Provided attentive service to VIP guests with professionalism and discretion.
Collaborated with hotel staff to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Lead Retail Sales Associate
3 Years 5 Months
Vans | 05.2019 - 10.2022
Provided personalized customer service by helping customers with knowledge of specific product selection.
Handled transactions accurately, maintained back stock and storage when shipments arrived.
Supported visual merchandising standards, including maintaining window displays and updating product wall presentations.
Informed customers of seasonal promotions, discounts, and new merchandise while providing personal recommendations.
Trained new associates on company policies, sales techniques, and customer service excellence.
Airport Customer Service Representative
3 Months
Prospect Service | 10.2018 - 01.2019
Assisted airport passengers with mobility needs by safely transporting them via wheelchair to gates, connecting flights, baggage claim, and ground transportation areas.
Provided personal customer service to passengers who needed a brief pit stop before their next flight and kept track of time to ensure a smooth travel experience.
Communicated with airport team members using two-way radios to coordinate passenger assistance. Utilized professional radio communication protocols and clear, concise language.
Connected with passengers from diverse backgrounds, including elderly travelers and individuals requiring additional assistance.
Snow Cone Maker
1 Year 3 Months
Family Business | 05.2017 - 08.2018
Happily greet incoming customers with positive open energy.
Helped customers with select flavors based on their preferences, promoting new flavors and the option of add-ons.
Trained new staff on safe food handling practices and equipment operation procedures.
Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
Provided details on "limited time" flavors availability, ice cream source, allergens and specials.
Maintained health code regulation standards and internal policies for cleaning and sanitizing.
Assisted in inventory management, keeping track of supplies for timely restocking of ingredients.
Education
Associates Degree - In Progress - Business/Marketing
Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT | 2028
GPA3.8
High School Diploma
Utah School of Phlebotomy | Holladay, UT | 05.2021
High School Diploma
Woods Cross High School | Woods Cross, UT | 05.2019
Skills
Dental staff assistance
Safety awareness
Time management
Team collaboration
Verbal communication
Radiology techniques
Time management
Problem solving
Multitasking abilities
Chairside assistance
Digital video editing
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Hopefield Family Dentistry
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Barista
The Grand America Hotel
10.2022 - 11.2023Read More
Dance Company Tech Assistant
Woods Cross High School
03.2020 - 03.2025Read More
House and Pet Sitter
Self Employed
05.2019 - CurrentRead More
Lead Retail Sales Associate
Vans
05.2019 - 10.2022Read More
Airport Customer Service Representative
Prospect Service
10.2018 - 01.2019Read More
Snow Cone Maker
Family Business
05.2017 - 08.2018Read More
Woods Cross High School
High School Diploma
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Utah School of Phlebotomy
High School Diploma
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Salt Lake Community College
Associates Degree - In Progress from Business/Marketing