Cindy Arias
Great Lakes,IL
Summary
U.S. Navy veteran and Health Science student with experience in dental assisting, front-office operations, patient coordination, customer service, safety compliance, and team leadership. Organized and adaptable, with a record of dependable support in fast-paced clinical, military, and retail environments.
Overview
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1
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8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant / Front Desk
Dentist in Vernon Hills
07.2026 - Current
- Greet and check in patients, coordinate checkout, and maintain a welcoming front-office environment.
- Schedule and confirm appointments by phone and arrange follow-up visits to support an efficient patient flow.
- Provide chairside and operatory support as needed while following infection-control procedures.
Machinist's Mate Second Class
U.S. Navy
11.2018 - Current
- Served 5 years on Active Duty before transitioning to the Navy Reserves in November 2023
- Trained and mentored 15+ sailors on preventive maintenance, documentation, and safe work practices.
- Maintained accurate technical records and reports supporting compliance and operational
Dental Assistant
Aurora Best Smiles
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Assisted with dental procedures, patient care, and operatory preparation.
- Managed sterilization, room turnover, supplies, patient records, and scheduling
Cashier / Store Associate
ALDI
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Delivered efficient customer service, processed transactions accurately, and supported high-volume store operations.
- Stocked merchandise, organized displays, maintained cleanliness, and collaborated with team members to meet daily priorities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Minor in Chemistry
Aurora University
Aurora, IL12.2026
Dental Assistant Training Program -
Accelerated Academy
Naperville, IL07.2025
Skills
- Patient scheduling & check-in
- Front-desk support
- Digital patient records
- Chairside assisting
- Sterilization & infection control
- Customer service
- Inventory & supply management
- Safety compliance
- Team training
- Technical documentation
Languages
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Timeline
Dental Assistant / Front Desk
Dentist in Vernon Hills
07.2026 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aurora Best Smiles
08.2025 - 06.2026
Cashier / Store Associate
ALDI
01.2024 - 05.2026
Machinist's Mate Second Class
U.S. Navy
11.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Minor in Chemistry
Aurora University
Dental Assistant Training Program -
Accelerated Academy