Felicity Arkins
St. George,UT
Summary
My name is Felicity Arkins, and I’ve recently relocated from Australia to St. George, UT. I’m a highly motivated, dependable individual with a warm, outgoing personality and a strong passion for dentistry. I’m currently seeking a full-time position and am fully flexible with my availability, including both weekdays and weekends.With a solid background in patient care, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative spirit, I take great pride in delivering high-quality work and creating a positive environment for both patients and colleagues. I’m eager to bring my experience and dedication to your team and would be honored to be considered for the position
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Snow Canyon Dental
Washington, Utah
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Dental Assistant
Dentistry On Coolum
Coolum , QLD
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Emerging Stylist
Cameo rose hair stylist
Wavell Heights , Queensland
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Kept work area clean and neat to stay productive.
- Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques.
- Selected hair colors, products and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
- Set up workstation and treatment room with products, equipment and supplies to facilitate services .
- Sold conditioner, shampoo, hair treatment and styling products to educate clients on proper hair care.
- Am able to help senior stylist foils
- Have had extensive knowledge on cutting hair but am only doing solid form hair cuts on clients
Bartender
El Camino
Maroochydore, Qld
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
- Set up tables and counters to prepare dining and serving areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nambour State College
Nambour, QLDSkills
- good communication skills
- Quick learner
- Dependable and reliable
- multi-tasking abilities
- Customer service and engagement
- attention to detail
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Teamwork and contribution
- interpersonal skills
- Team Leadership
- Digital radiography
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Dental charting
- Instrument sterilization
- Patient scheduling
Certification
Cert II salon assistant
Cert II retail cosmetics
Responsible service of alcohol (RSA)
Cert II hospitality
Accredited barista training course
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Snow Canyon Dental
02.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dentistry On Coolum
10.2023 - 12.2024
Emerging Stylist
Cameo rose hair stylist
04.2021 - 10.2023
Bartender
El Camino
01.2021 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Nambour State College