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Carolina Estrada

Ruidoso,NM

Summary

Friendly and dependable professional with experience in dental office and hotel management. I enjoy working with people and take pride in providing great customer service while keeping things organized behind the scenes. I've worked with insurance, scheduling, billing, treatment planning, patient communication, and office operations, and I am comfortable handling multiple responsibilities while creating a positive experience for patients and costumers.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Office Manager

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
Ruidoso, New Mexico
08.2024 - 03.2026
  • Created employee schedules and made sure each shift was properly staffed.
  • Checked in and out and provided excellent customer service throughout their stay.
  • Resolved guests concerns, billing issues, and payment discrepancies quickly and professionally.
  • Managed direct billing accounts, folios, and daily financial transactions.
  • Prepared long-term stays and corporate rate agreements for local businesses.
  • Managed Hotel third-party booking sites such as Expedia, Booking.com, and Hotels.com to manage sales and reservations.
  • Communicated directly with corporate office to resolve guests complaints and ensure concerns were handled appropriately.

Software and Tools

  • Opera Cloud ( Property System)
  • Wyndham Community (Corporate System)
  • Wyndham University (Employee learning Source)
  • Excel (For Scheduling and Accounting purposes)
  • Third-party Partner Websites (Example: Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com, Wyndham Hotels, etc...)

Night Auditor

Home 2 Suites
Roswell , NM
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Checked guests in and out, answered phones, and helped with anything they needed during my shift.
  • Completed the nightly audit by closing out the business day and preparing the hotel system for the next day.
  • Made sure all guests' charges, payments, and room balances were accurate before ending the day.
  • Printed and organized the nightly reports for management.
  • Solved guests' concerns and handled unexpected situations while keeping a calm and professional attitude.

Software & Tools

  • Hilton PEP (Property Engagement Platform)
  • Hilton OnQ (Property System)
  • Hilton University ( Learning Source for employees)

Hygiene Coordinator

Denver Dental Clinic
Denver, CO
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Scheduled hygiene and restorative appointments based on each patient's treatment needs.
  • Greeted patients, checked them in and out and made sure they had a smooth experience from start to finish.
  • Scanned and uploaded paperwork into patients' charts / document center.
  • Verified dental insurance benefits, contacted insurance companies for benefit breakdowns, and confirmed patient eligibility before appointments.
  • Submitted insurance claims and helped resolve billing and insurance questions.
  • Collected and posted payments to patients' accounts.
  • Prepared treatment estimates and explained insurance coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and payment options to patients.
  • Reviewed recommended treatment with patients and helped them understand their next steps and future appointments.
  • Email / Faxed X-rays and patient records to specialists for referrals.
  • Prepared and called in prescriptions with the doctor's approval, communicating with pharmacies to ensure patients received their medications promptly.

Software & Tools

  • Dentrix Practice Management Software
  • Sidexis Digital Imaging Software
  • Dental Insurance Providers Websites
  • Weave (patient texting and communication)
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High School Diploma -

University High School
Roswell, NM
01.2023 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Bilingual (English & Spanish)
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Financial transaction processing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organized
  • Resourceful
  • Adaptability
  • Positive Attitude
  • Quick Learner

References

Danielle Ledesma

Home 2 Suites by Hilton-  Manager

(575) 244-5035 

Samantha Willden

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham- Manager

(505) 635-0485

Timeline

Front Office Manager

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
08.2024 - 03.2026

Night Auditor

Home 2 Suites
09.2023 - 08.2024

High School Diploma -

University High School
01.2023 - 05.2023

Hygiene Coordinator

Denver Dental Clinic
03.2021 - 01.2022
Carolina Estrada