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Elise Greer

Edwardsville,IL

Summary

Hands-on dental assisting experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Versatile server/bartender with exceptional communication and multi-tasking ability. Proven success providing high-quality customer service in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Generate thoughtful recommendations and accommodate to any request given to me.

With over 5 years of experience of working in the service industry, 2 years in retail and 2 years in the dental field. My goal is to make customers and patients feel comfortable and welcomed when taking care of them so they can have a memorable, outstanding experience.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

PW Restaurant
12.2019 - Current
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.

Cleaning Crew Member

Threlkeld Construction Co.
08.2017 - 11.2019

Receptionist

The Louvre Salon And Spa
03.2015 - 06.2016

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene

Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL
12-2026

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Southern Western Illinois College
Belleville, IL
06-2024

Skills

  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Customer Service and Rapport
  • PPE Guideline Compliance
  • Age Verification
  • Order Accuracy and Delivery
  • Cool Under Pressure
  • Team Player
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Restorative procedures
  • Inventory management
  • Oral surgery assistance

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental
08.2022 - 08.2024

Server

PW Restaurant
12.2019 - Current

Cleaning Crew Member

Threlkeld Construction Co.
08.2017 - 11.2019

Receptionist

The Louvre Salon And Spa
03.2015 - 06.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene

Lewis And Clark Community College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Southern Western Illinois College
Elise Greer