Cristina Martinez
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
03.2023 - Current
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Work well with special need patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
General Labor Worker
Smithfield
Cudahy, WI
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted team members with maintaining orderly and clean workspaces.
- Worked under direct supervision to handle and maintain flow of materials and products in manufacturing areas.
- Lifted, sorted and stacked parts weighing as much as 30 pounds.
- Inspected, identified and delivered materials to stocking areas.
- Prepared parts and materials for skilled production workers to complete final assembly.
- Navigated multiple computer systems and applications and utilized search tools to find information.
Dental Assistant
Village Dental
Brown Deer, WI
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
Bartender Shift Manager
Mezcaleros
Milwaukee, WI
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Supervised cleanliness of guest service areas before, during and after service.
- Placed weekly liquor orders and performed weekly liquor counts, maintaining adequate inventory.
- Monitored daily checklists and side worksheets to keep other bar staff members on task.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Upsold customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
- Ordered inventory to meet expected demand with adequate stock.
Floor Salesman
Villa DTLR
Milwaukee, WI
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Took inventory and examined merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
- Welcomed customers and answered service or product questions and inquiries.
- Designed and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on floor to attract customers.
- Stamped, attached and changed price tags on merchandise.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
- Provided information to customers concerning sales, promotions and store policies.
Recruiter
Pro Labor Management
Milwaukee, WI
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Communicated duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to potential candidates, enabling solid understanding of job expectations.
- Brought in well-qualified, multifaced job candidates to fill open positions.
- Organized applicant drug tests and obtained results.
- Led recruitment team and trained, mentored and developed new advisors.
- Contacted job applicants to inform of application status.
Education
South Division High School
Milwaukee, WI06.2014
Skills
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Exam room setups
- Restorative procedures
- Dentrix proficiency
- Treatment room setup
- Taking X-rays
- Sterilization techniques
- Four-handed procedures
- Oral X-Rays
- Chairside assistance
- Dental Hygiene
- Sanitation
- Strong writing & verbal skills
- Money handling
- Bilingual
- Office Management
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
03.2023 - Current
General Labor Worker
Smithfield
10.2021 - 03.2023
Floor Salesman
Villa DTLR
09.2019 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant
Village Dental
10.2018 - 10.2020
Bartender Shift Manager
Mezcaleros
07.2018 - 06.2020
Recruiter
Pro Labor Management
05.2016 - 04.2018
South Division High School