Kimberly Dollar
Cordova,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable, Hard-working, Friendly, Dental Assistant with expertise in supporting office personnel and dentists to care for patients. Detail-oriented in sterilizing and cleaning tools, equipment and surfaces. Ready to further develop skills and tackle new challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Prep Line Cook
Aldo's Pizza Pies
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
Sides/Dip/Prep Cook
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
FOH/Server
Hattie's Hot Chicken
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
Teacher's Assistant
The Natural Learning School
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Assisted in development of individualized education plans to meet diverse learning needs.
Manager/Cook/Prep
Pizza On Beale
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and adjusted product offerings accordingly, increasing customer satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
Audubon Dental/ Heartland
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Dental Assistant
Farmington Dental
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Dental Assistant
Frieda Grimes Moore
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
Audubon Dental/ Heartland
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed Xrays.
- Impressions.
- Patient Models
- Extractions
Dental Assistant/ OR Dental Assistant
Dr. Michael Blen/ Pediactric Dentistry W/ Dr. B.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Dispatch/Monitoring
Protection Unlimited
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Contacted customer and/or dispatched police.
- Trouble shooting/ Customer Service
- Data Entry
- File Customer data
Teacher
We Love Kids Learning Center
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Lead Keyholder (MOD)
Dollar General
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
Memphis, Tn. 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Munford High School
Munford, Tn. 2006
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Staff Coordination
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating students
- Orthodontic assisting experience
- Dental Emergencies
- Dental charting accuracy
- Hands-on Assisting Techniques
- Comprehensive dental care
- Dental material knowledge
- Dental Ceramics Handling
- Dental impressions proficiency
- Surgical Assisting Abilities
- Dental care awareness
- Dental treatment planning
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
Timeline
Lead Keyholder (MOD)
Dollar General
10.2023 - 08.2024
Chef/Prep Line Cook
Aldo's Pizza Pies
Sides/Dip/Prep Cook
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
FOH/Server
Hattie's Hot Chicken
Teacher's Assistant
The Natural Learning School
Manager/Cook/Prep
Pizza On Beale
Dental Assistant
Audubon Dental/ Heartland
Dental Assistant
Farmington Dental
Dental Assistant
Frieda Grimes Moore
Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
Audubon Dental/ Heartland
Dental Assistant/ OR Dental Assistant
Dr. Michael Blen/ Pediactric Dentistry W/ Dr. B.
Dispatch/Monitoring
Protection Unlimited
Teacher
We Love Kids Learning Center
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Munford High School
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