Keri Benjamin
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant student with hands-on clinical experience from externships. Completing a Dental Assistant program, with training in chairside assisting, infection control, dental radiography, and patient care. Background in customer service and communication enhances ability to build trusting relationships. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing skills in the dental field.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teller
Wells Fargo
Charlotte, NC
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered personalized customer service in fast-paced banking environment, fostering positive customer experiences.
- Build trusting relationships with customers through strong communication, patience, empathy, and attention to individual needs.
- Accurately handle financial transactions while following strict security, privacy, and compliance procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive customer and financial information.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy while managing multiple responsibilities.
- Collaborate with team members to provide efficient service and maintain daily operations.
- Resolve customer questions and concerns calmly and professionally.
- Reinforced trust and collaboration through a consistent work ethic. and professionalism in all interactions with customers and coworkers, reinforcing trust and collaboration.
Extership
Landmark Dentistry
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2026 - 08.2026
- Completed hands-on externship experience while enrolled in Dental Assistant training.
- Assisted with preparing and breaking down treatment rooms for patient procedures.
- Practiced proper infection control and instrument-sterilization procedures.
- Observed and assisted with chairside dental procedures under supervision.
- Helped ensure instruments, supplies, and equipment were properly prepared for patient care.
- Communicated professionally with patients and members of the dental team.
- Applied classroom knowledge in a professional dental office environment.
Extership
Oak Ridge Dental
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2026 - 08.2026
- Completed additional hands-on externship experience while completing Dental Assistant coursework.
- Acquired practical knowledge of daily dental office workflow and patient-care procedures.
- Assisted with treatment room preparation, instrument organization, and infection-control procedures.
- Applied knowledge of dental anatomy, terminology, dental procedures, and chairside assisting.
- Enhanced patient communication, teamwork, and professionalism while developing clinical skills.
- Supported dental team in maintaining organized, efficient clinical environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mallard Creek High School
Charlotte, NC06-2023
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC08-2026
Certificate - Dental Assistant
D.A Academy
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Customer service
- Patient communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to Detail
- Organization & Multitasking
- Infection Control & Sterilization
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Chairside assisting
- Dental Procedures & Materials
- Patient Education
- Professional conduct
- Quick Learner
Certification
- CPR
- Dental Radiology
- Nitrous Oxide
Timeline
Extership
Landmark Dentistry
08.2026 - 08.2026
Extership
Oak Ridge Dental
08.2026 - 08.2026
Teller
Wells Fargo
12.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mallard Creek High School
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Piedmont Community College
Certificate - Dental Assistant
D.A Academy