Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Cesia Y. Cota

Thornton,CO

Summary

Desire a motivating and rewarding position as an Administrative Assistant. Looking to be a part of a positive and professional environment with exceptional mentorship. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Dedicated to working hard to achieve goals by applying excellent communication skills, effective problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Offers strong interpersonal and organizational skills to excel under deadlines. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in new environments. Driven and fast-learning individual with exceptional organizational talents and customer service skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant Specialist (Remote Position)

ERC Specialists
05.2023 - Current
  • Actively promote ERC to businesses and organizations
  • Identify potential clients and reach out to them to introduce ERC services
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients to ensure continued satisfaction and loyalty
  • Participate in training programs to stay updated on ERC services and industry trends
  • Provide feedback to the team to improve services and increase client satisfaction
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset

Orthodontic Assistant

Shine Orthodontics
12.2019 - Current
  • Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties including initial bonds, permanent retainer placement, & enameloplasty
  • Perform adjustments by changing arch wires, power chains, single-ties and instructing patients on elastic wear.
  • Recognized for building long-term, interpersonal patient relationships and increasing internal referrals
  • Performed 3D scanning & attachment bondings for invisalign treatments
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Impressed for RPE appliances, hawleys, and essix retainers.
  • Took patient x-rays including pano, cephs, and 3D images as well as intraoral and extraoral records.
  • Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
  • Prepped all examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Orthodontic Assistant

Stoll Orthodontics
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties including initial bonds, permanent retainer placement, & enameloplasty
  • Perform adjustments by changing arch wires, power chains, single-ties and instructing patients on elastic wear.
  • Performed 3D scanning & attachment bondings for invisalign treatments
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Impressed for RPE appliances, hawleys, and essix retainers.
  • Took patient x-rays including pano, cephs, and 3D images as well as intraoral and extraoral records.
  • Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
  • Prepped all examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Orchard Dental Group And Orthodontics
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Helped orthodontic assistant's complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.

Orthodontic Assistant

Messingham Orthodontics
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties including initial bonds, permanent retainer placement, & enameloplasty
  • Perform adjustments by changing arch wires, power chains, single-ties and instructing patients on elastic wear.
  • Performed 3D scanning & attachment bondings for invisalign treatments
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Impressed for RPE appliances, hawleys, and essix retainers.
  • Took patient x-rays including pano, cephs, and 3D images as well as intraoral and extraoral records.
  • Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
  • Prepped all examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Pediatric Dental Assistant

My Kids Dentist
02.2016 - 06.2018
  • Skillfully utilized hand instruments, and prophy hand pieces to perform patient cleanings, and remove plaque and calculus build up from teeth
  • Successfully assisted dentists by performing four-handed dentistry in operatory treatments such as composite fillings, extractions, stainless steel crowns, porcelain crowns, enamel abrasions, pulpotomies, space maintainers & dental appliances
  • Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures
  • Evaluated and educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures
  • Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
  • Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
  • Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
  • Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.
  • Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments.

Customer Service Associate

Alliance Data
04.2015 - 01.2016
  • Supported day-to-day account management for company clients.Answered an average of 60 calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing personal credit card information
  • Processed daily invoices and billed renewed invoices to clients.
  • Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments.
  • Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
  • Helped drive sales goals and achieve monthly quotas.


Education

Certification in Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting

National School Of Dental Assisting
300 Nickel St. suite 10 Broomfield, Colorado 80020
01.2016

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

Community College Of Denver
800 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80204
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Pinnacle High School
Thornton, CO
05.2014

Skills

  • Positive/friendly demeanor
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Strong work ethic
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Strategic planning and productivity
  • High attention to detail
  • Computer proficiency
  • Strong organization skills
  • Motivated team player

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Consultant Specialist (Remote Position)

ERC Specialists
05.2023 - Current

Orthodontic Assistant

Shine Orthodontics
12.2019 - Current

Orthodontic Assistant

Stoll Orthodontics
03.2019 - 11.2019

Orthodontic Assistant

Messingham Orthodontics
06.2018 - 03.2019

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Orchard Dental Group And Orthodontics
03.2018 - 05.2019

Pediatric Dental Assistant

My Kids Dentist
02.2016 - 06.2018

Customer Service Associate

Alliance Data
04.2015 - 01.2016

Certification in Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting

National School Of Dental Assisting

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

Community College Of Denver

High School Diploma -

Pinnacle High School
Cesia Y. Cota