Litzy Merino
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Hardworking waiter with several years of experience and solid background in food service field. Highly skilled at meeting needs of customers while keeping calm and maintaining professionalism. History of delivering speedy service while working on feet for long periods of time.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
Lexington Diner
Clifton, NJ
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took and processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff on restaurant procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
Picture Perfect Smile Dentistry
Little Falls, New Jersey
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and equipment for efficient workflow.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized workspace for compliance.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
IHOP
Parsippany, New Jersey
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took and processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff on restaurant procedures.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant Program
Fortis College
Wayne , NJ 03.2022 - 04.2023
John F. Kennedy High School
Paterson, NJSkills
- Customer service
- Order processing
- Table management
- Cash handling
- Multitasking
- Neat/organized
- Problem solver
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
CPR licensed
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Picture Perfect Smile Dentistry
06.2022 - 11.2023
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant Program
Fortis College
03.2022 - 04.2023
Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
Lexington Diner
07.2021 - 12.2023
Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
IHOP
08.2020 - 03.2022
John F. Kennedy High School