Maria Lizeth Castro
Houston,TX
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Insurance Agent
Primerica
Houston, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting the right life insurance coverage for their needs.
- Explained coverage options to potential policyholders, answering questions or concerns.
- Prepared quotes for prospective customers based on their individual needs.
- Attended educational seminars and conferences to stay up-to-date on industry trends.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Dental Assistant
Quentel and Henson Orthodontics
Houston, TX
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
- Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during surgeries and procedures.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Dental Assistant
Parkway Dental
Houston, TX
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Leasing Consultant
GWR
Houston, TX
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings.
- Greeted clients, showed apartments, and prepared leases.
- Distributed and followed up on tenant renewal notices.
- Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
- Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
- Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
Education
Dental Assisting
Houston Dental Academy
Houston, TX02-2019
Associate of Science -
HCC
Houston Tx03-2018
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Streamlining Processes
- Insurance Policy Sales
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Life Insurance Agent
Primerica
05.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Quentel and Henson Orthodontics
07.2020 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant
Parkway Dental
02.2018 - 03.2020
Leasing Consultant
GWR
02.2016 - 09.2017
Dental Assisting
Houston Dental Academy
Associate of Science -
HCC
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