Kyra Gaffney
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Croco Orthodontics
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Took x-rays, photographs of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Scanned patients teeth with a 3D scanner.
Meat Department Clerk
Fareway Grocery
09.2018 - 09.2023
- Followed proper safety, handling and cross-contamination procedures.
- Wrapped, weighed and filled product with efficiency to manage high volume of customers.
- Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Consulted with customers to discuss available meats, different cuts and quality options.
- Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.
- Rotated products to sell before expiration dates, prevent waste and keep food safety in check.
- Gained knowledge of different meats to answer customer questions and suggest best cuts for various dishes.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
Retail Worker
Kwik Star
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA08.2020
High School Diploma -
Central Valley High School, WA
Spokane Valley, WA06.2018
Skills
- Infection Control
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Education
- Orthodontic bonding
- Retainer fabrication
- Orthodontic continuing education
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Artistic
- Computer skills
- Organization
- Work ethic
- Collaboration
- Relationship builing
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Croco Orthodontics
03.2021 - 11.2023
Retail Worker
Kwik Star
08.2019 - 09.2020
Meat Department Clerk
Fareway Grocery
09.2018 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Kirkwood Community College
High School Diploma -
Central Valley High School, WA
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