MARIA JOSE ARIAS RODRIGUEZ
Lauderhill,FL
Summary
Bilingual Internationally Trained Dental Professional with clinical hospital experience in Bogotá and strong customer service background in the United States. Skilled in patient care, sterilization protocols, digital dentistry, scheduling systems, and front desk operations. Fast learner with excellent communication skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk Associate
Holiday Inn
01.2021
- Performed check-in and check-out procedures ensuring guest satisfaction
- Managed reservations, room assignments, and customer requests
- Processed payments and maintained accurate financial logs
- Provided efficient and personalized guest service in a fast-paced environment
Front Desk / Valet Attendant
03.2025 - Current
- Deliver friendly and professional guest assistance during vehicle drop-off and pickup
- Manage POS systems to process accurate payments and receipts
- Coordinate safe and timely movement of vehicles
- Support front desk operations and resolve inquiries with excellent customer service
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Internationally Trained Dentist
Universidad El Bosque
Bogotá, Colombia07.2024
Skills
- Clinical & Dental
- Dental terminology & charting
- Chairside assistance
- Experience with pediatric and special-care patients
- Intraoral scanning and digital workflows
- Customer Service & Administrative
- Scheduling systems
- Payment handling and cash reconciliation
- Problem-solving and guest relations
- Time management
- Front desk operations
- Technical
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Fast adaptability to new software
- Problem-solving skills
- Guest relations
Certification
- Hepatitis B vaccination up to date
- Willing to obtain BLS/CPR certification immediately
Languages
Spanish — Native
English — Upper-Intermediate (C1 coursework completed – SMART Institute)
Timeline
Front Desk / Valet Attendant
03.2025 - Current
Front Desk Associate
Holiday Inn
01.2021
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Internationally Trained Dentist
Universidad El Bosque
Clinical Experience
- Dental Intern — Hospital Infantil Universitario de San José
- Bogotá, Colombia — Jun 2023 to Dec 2023
- Assisted in preventive, restorative, and surgical procedures including prophylaxis, composite restorations, removable prosthetics, and simple extractions
- Provided care to children, adults, seniors, and patients with disabilities
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary medical team in a high-volume clinical environment
- Supported emergency care and patient management under supervision