Kimberly Vizcarra
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience supporting teams, managing administrative tasks, and enhancing user experiences. Skilled in digital graphics, website design, inventory management, and clear communication. Proven ability to create organized systems, assist in educational environments, and foster positive relationships with diverse groups. Quick learner with strong technical proficiency and a passion for supporting information access and community learning. Excited to create a welcoming, organized, and engaging library space where young students can explore, learn, and grow.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Alexandria Dental Smiles
05.2021 - Current
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 25 procedures daily.
- Mentored and trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on efficient workflows, clinical techniques, and best practices for patient support.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Hostess
Uno's Pizzeria & Grill
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
- Maintained balanced cash drawer with correct money values and accurate documentation.
- Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Visual Arts
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05-2024
Certificate - Web Design And Development
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA03-2025
High School Diploma -
Thomas A. Edison High School
Alexandria, VA05-2021
No Degree - UX Design/Graphic Design
Coursera
Skills
- Team collaboration abilities
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- HTML and CSS
- Website design
- Adobe creative suite
- Digital graphics
- Design, layout, and typography
- WordPress theme design
- Patient education
- Dental office administration
- Strong manual dexterity
- Oral health education
- Oral surgery
Accomplishments
- Mentored over 6 dental assistants.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Alexandria Dental Smiles
05.2021 - Current
Hostess
Uno's Pizzeria & Grill
06.2019 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Visual Arts
Northern Virginia Community College
Certificate - Web Design And Development
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Thomas A. Edison High School
No Degree - UX Design/Graphic Design
Coursera
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