Karen Cruz Martiz
Boulder,CO
Summary
Motivated MCDB student with experience in structured corporate environments and a summer internship in a prosthodontic practice. Skilled in patient communication, teamwork, and supporting clinical procedures in a professional setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader
Dutch Bros
Westminster, Colorado
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Led daily store operations by supervising team members, ensuring efficient service, and maintaining high standards of customer experience. Assisted with training new employees, handled cash management, and supported a fast-paced environment while promoting teamwork and accountability.
Internship
Trailhead Dental
Lakewood, Colorado
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed a summer internship assisting a prosthodontist in a clinical setting by shadowing patient appointments and attending surgical procedures. Supported daily operations as a dental assistant, including chair-side assistance, taking dental X-rays, and maintaining strict sterilization and sanitation protocols for instruments and work areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology
The University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2027
High School Diploma -
The Academy of Charter Schools
Westminster, CO05-2023
Skills
- CPR & First Aid Certified (Infants, Children, and Adults)
- Patient care and chairside assistance
- Dental X-rays (radiographic assistance)
- Instrument sterilization and infection control
- Patient communication and professionalism
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Time management in fast-paced environments
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Internship
Trailhead Dental
05.2025 - 08.2025
Shift Leader
Dutch Bros
08.2022 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology
The University of Colorado Boulder
High School Diploma -
The Academy of Charter Schools