John Kokkinias
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated individual with a strong desire to pursue a career as a dentist. Successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Dairy Queen
Schaumburg, IL
01.2019 - Current
- Serve as an ambassador of the Dairy Queen brand and be professional in every aspect of performance
- Ensure that all pride systems and routines are incorporated into the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, setting each scheduled shift up for success
- React to issues impacting the restaurant profit & loss (P&L) to optimize sales and profit
- Assist the General Manager with hiring, training, coaching, and developing Shift Leads and Crew Members to build a highly skilled and productive team
- Create and maintain a positive, safe, clean, and inviting environment for fans and team members
- Calmly solve customers' concerns and embrace Dairy Queen's service recovery standards
Dental Assistant
Acierno Dental
Schaumburg, IL
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2025
Associates of Health and Science -
Harper College
Palatine, IL05.2023
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Medical records management
- X-ray processing
- Oral health education
- Chairside assistance
- Taking X-rays
- Electronic charting
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient data gathering
- Sterilization techniques
Affiliations
Collegiate soccer player
Accomplishments
- NJCAA All-Academic First Team
- NJCAA All-Academic Second Team
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Acierno Dental
05.2024 - 09.2024
Assistant Manager
Dairy Queen
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
Associates of Health and Science -
Harper College