Katlyn Walker
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Accomplished and skilled Dental Hygienist with the latest training and real-world experience. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education and well versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Dental Hygiene.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Waitress
Dixie Cafe
Little Rock, AR
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
- Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages.
- Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
- Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of any apparent waste or refuse.
- Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.
- Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
Restaurant Waitress
Outback Steakhouse
Little Rock, AR
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
- Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Restaurant Server
Franke's
Conway, AR
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05.2021
High school Diploma -
Pulaski Academy
Little Rock, AR2017
Skills
- Nutrition counseling
- Dental charting
- Digital radiographs
- Preventive oral health education
- Sealant application
- Dental prophylaxis
- Anesthetic administration
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal evaluation
- Prophylaxis
- Preventive dentistry
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient relationship building
- Patient Assessments
- Excellent communication
- Skilled in working in fast-paced, high pressure client flow setting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Outstanding organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Interprofessional team-building community service leader
- Honor roll at Pulaski Academy College Preparatory High School
- Elected to membership in The National Society of High School Scholars
- Pulaski Academy Homecoming Court Sophomore Maid
- Delegate at The National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists
- Delegate at The National Youth Leadership Forum Medicine at UCLA
- Deans List at The University of Central Arkansas
Timeline
Restaurant Server
Franke's
01.2019 - 05.2020
Restaurant Waitress
Outback Steakhouse
05.2018 - 08.2018
Restaurant Waitress
Dixie Cafe
03.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
High school Diploma -
Pulaski Academy
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