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Deanna Cao

Ridgewood

Summary

Committed and enthusiastic third-year undergraduate student with research experience. Eager to further my academic and practical knowledge in preparation for dental school. Through continued education and hands-on experiences, I am to develop the expertise necessary to provide quality oral care and address disparities in dental health.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Residence Life Assistant

Pennsylvania State University
Reading
08.2023 - Current
  • Direct scheduled meetings, answer phone calls, and welcome guests
  • Assist students with maintenance requests, lockouts, and additional emergencies
  • Rent out parking passes, vacuums, and other equipment

Cashier

Pennsylvania State University
Reading
08.2023 - Current
  • Greet customers and answer any questions they have about the store's products and services.
  • Maintain records of purchases; maintain orderly appearance of checkout area; restock supplies as needed
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.

House and Pet Sitter

Rover
New York
02.2023 - Current
  • Set up primary consultations with new clients
  • Provide in-home pet care, including scheduled feedings, leashed walks, and overnight care
  • Complete reports on animal behaviors, which include details such as eating habits, energy levels, interaction with humans, and other animals.

Clinical Shadower

Complete Smiles Dental
Forest Hills
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Observed a variety of dental procedures, including fillings, root canals, cleaning, etc
  • Prepared examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments
  • Maintained office appearance to meet dentists' and patients' needs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Major in Biology

Pennsylvania State University
Reading
05-2027

Skills

General: Bilingual in spoken Cantonese, customer service, active listening, communication

Laboratory: Polymerase Chain Reaction Techniques, microscopy, pipetting, agarose gel electrophoresis, primer design

Affiliations

Computational Chemistry Reseach (8/2024 - present): Examine the use of nano-hydroxyapatite as a potential substitute for fluoride through Gaussian software

Biology Research (8/2024 - present): Focuses on the quantity of microplastics found in water sources in the Berks county and cultures the microorganisms that grow on the microplastics

Timeline

Clinical Shadower

Complete Smiles Dental
05.2024 - 07.2024

Residence Life Assistant

Pennsylvania State University
08.2023 - Current

Cashier

Pennsylvania State University
08.2023 - Current

House and Pet Sitter

Rover
02.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Major in Biology

Pennsylvania State University
Deanna Cao