Cristina Contreras
Cleveland,TX
Summary
Dedicated with strong customer service skills, effective communication, and a focus on maintaining organized workspaces. Experienced in cash handling and inventory management, contributing to team success.
Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual. Works well within team settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Cleveland Dental
2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and compliance with safety protocols.
- Sterilized and organized instruments, maintaining a clean and efficient clinical environment.
- Supported dentists during examinations and treatments, enhancing workflow and patient care quality.
- Managed patient records using dental software, improving data accuracy and accessibility.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
Helper
Catetes Construction
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized job site, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment to support construction tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Delivered materials to various work areas, facilitating timely access for construction teams.
- Removed debris and waste from job sites.
- Unloaded and stored construction materials.
Cashier
Palais Royal
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and enhancing shopping experiences.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area to promote a welcoming environment.
- Handled returns and exchanges, adhering to company policies while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Cashier
Aracelys Taquerias
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted in training new cashiers on operational procedures and customer service protocols.
- Managed cash drawer, ensuring accuracy during shifts and compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with team members to improve checkout efficiency and reduce wait times.
- Monitored inventory levels at checkout, assisting in restocking efforts as needed.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frederick A Douglas Learning Academy
Cleveland TX12-2018
Skills
- Active learning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Following directions
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cash register systems
- Product restocking
- Refunds and exchanges
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Sanitation protocols
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Helper
Catetes Construction
09.2025 - Current
Cashier
Palais Royal
01.2020 - 06.2021
Cashier
Aracelys Taquerias
08.2017 - 08.2018
Dental Assistant
Cleveland Dental
2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Frederick A Douglas Learning Academy