Kelly Xian
Houston
Summary
To gain work experience in a dental office working in the front while I am going to school for dental assisting
I am a high-energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Osaka Japanese restaurant
08.2023 - Current
- Greet and serve customers, take orders and run food, explain the menu and handle any questions customers may have, handle payment, take phone orders, party planner, maintain a professional relationship with regulars and maintain the front
Hostess
Osaka Japanese Restaurant
Houston
05.2012 - Current
- Greet and seat customers, take to-go orders, and maintained the bar and waiting area, handled cash and credit payments
Pizza delivery Driver
Fuzzy’s Pizza
Houston
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Take orders over phone, clean, and ensured the food remained intact from leaving the store to arriving at their home, handled cash payments
Education
Dental Assistant
UEI College
Houston, TX 11.2025 - 04.2026
Bachelors of Science - Social Science
Houston Community College
Houston, TXHigh School -
Bellaire Senior High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Microsoft Office
- 39 WPM
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Self-motivation
- Non-verbal communication
- Empathetic
- Manage client’s concerns
- Detail-oriented
- Problem solving
- Quality control
- Food inspection
- Service prioritization
- Effective communication
- Relationship management
- Positive and professional
- Sales expertise
- Responsible beverage service
- Dining crew workflow optimization
- Food safety
- Calm demeanor
- Food delivery
- Safe food handling
- Food running
- Front-of-house display creation
- Point of sale operation
- Menu item recommendation
- Team collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Memory retention
- Customer feedback management
- Exceptional customer service
References
- Travis Wleczyk- 8327590620
- Keondra Murray-4077214532
- Sef McCarter-7132991719
- Justin Redden-9362001937
Volunteer Experience
- Rawfully Organic, 1 year
- Chinese Community Center, 3 months
- BARC Shelter, 27.5 hours
Languages
- English
- Cantonese (Chinese)
- English
Cover letter
I am writing to express my in the dental receptionist position at Bellaire Endodontics. Although I am an entry level candidate, I am passionate about bringing excellent service and support to better accommodate your patients and their needs.
I have over 10 years of customer service and interpersonal communication. I have experience in answering phones and handling customer disputes.Although I only have experience in the service industry; I'm positive my amazing customer service can be beneficial to your
I am currently in school at UEI for dental assisting and I would like to also gain more hands-on experience working in the front of a dental office to be more proficient in the dental field.I have some experience in radiography,dental prophylaxis cleaning, impressions and proper infection control.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
UEI College
11.2025 - 04.2026
Server
Osaka Japanese restaurant
08.2023 - Current
Pizza delivery Driver
Fuzzy’s Pizza
05.2015 - 05.2017
Hostess
Osaka Japanese Restaurant
05.2012 - Current
Bachelors of Science - Social Science
Houston Community College
High School -
Bellaire Senior High School