Results-driven professional with strong cash handling and customer service recovery skills. Demonstrated ability to enhance customer interactions and streamline processes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cashier
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
Germantown, Tennessee
02.2026 - Current
Managed cash register operations and ensured accurate cash handling.
Assisted customers with purchases and provided friendly service.
Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly and professionally.
Collaborated with team members to streamline checkout processes.
Responsible for opening and closing registers accurately according to established procedures.
Addressed customer complaints promptly while remaining professional in challenging situations.
Handled escalated customer service issues professionally and courteously.
Trained new cashiers on register functions and customer interaction.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, Tennessee
02.2008 - 12.2025
Supervised dental assistants in daily clinic operations and patient interactions.
Managed sterilization processes to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Trained new staff on clinical procedures and patient care standards.
Communicated effectively with patients regarding treatment procedures and care instructions.
Collaborated with dental professionals to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Performed basic laboratory procedures such as taking impressions, pouring models and fabricating custom trays.
Monitored inventory levels of supplies and materials used in the office.
Provided support to new hires while they learn the duties associated with being a Registered Dental Assistant.
Provided chairside assistance during all dental procedures in accordance with established protocols.
Participated in continuing education courses related to advancements in dental technology or best practices within the field.
Sterilized instruments and equipment between uses according to OSHA standards.
Collaborated closely with dentists to ensure optimal outcomes for patients undergoing complex treatments.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations set forth by local, state and federal laws.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Customer Service Representative
Arise
Remote
06.2017 - 07.2018
Assisted customers with inquiries through phone and online chat.
Resolved customer issues by troubleshooting and providing effective solutions.
Maintained accurate customer records in the company's database system.
Educated customers on product features and services to enhance satisfaction.
Handled escalated complaints professionally to ensure customer retention.
Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
HIM Clerk II
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
06.2004 - 12.2007
Managed patient records and ensured accurate data entry in electronic systems.
Assisted medical staff with clerical tasks and coordinated patient scheduling.
Processed insurance verifications and maintained compliance with hospital policies.
Supported billing processes by preparing and submitting required documentation timely.
Answered phones in a courteous manner while providing excellent customer service.
Utilized computer software programs to create reports, labels, forms.
Supported office clerical functions using word processing and other software, email and office machines.
Data Entry Clerk
Sales Link
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2000 - 01.2002
Entered customer orders into database accurately and efficiently.
Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
Reviewed data for discrepancies and corrected errors promptly.
Identified, corrected, and reported data entry errors.
Contacted customers via phone or email to address data inquiries.
Ensured compliance with all relevant rules and regulations governing data entry activities.
Generated reports on data trends to support sales initiatives.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Office
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Dental Assistant
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN
Skills
Point-of-sale systems
Cash register operations
Cash handling
Customer service recovery
Customer relationship management
Training and mentoring
Inventory management
Data entry accuracy
Remote Data Entry
Axium Dental Software
Dental procedures
Timeline
Lead Cashier
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
02.2026 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Arise
06.2017 - 07.2018
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
02.2008 - 12.2025
HIM Clerk II
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
06.2004 - 12.2007
Data Entry Clerk
Sales Link
01.2000 - 01.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Office
Concorde Career College
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Dental Assistant