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Mary Griffin

Pacific

Summary

Having worked a few varying roles throughout the years, I've collected and enhanced several crucial skills to be successful in my workplace. I excel in building strong, positive relationships with patients, customers, students, and their families and loved ones. I especially shine when working with children in any capacity, whether it's cleaning their teeth or teaching them something new at school. However, I enjoy connecting with individuals of all ages. I am hardworking, loyal, and strive to be a bright yet productive addition to my team!

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Brentwood Dental Group
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintain a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Build relationships through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
  • Prepare and arrange instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Perform x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations.
  • Perform general chair-side duties for general dentistry and oral surgery.
  • Document patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.

Assistant Teacher

Elegant Child Early Learning Center
08.2022 - Current
  • Support student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Supervise recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Complete daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Establish positive relationships with parents through effective communication, keeping them involved on where their child lies academically and emotionally throughout the school year.

Hygiene Assistant

Legacy Dental Care
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Administered routine dental hygiene procedures and treatments.
  • Prepared patient for x-rays and gathered x-ray films.
  • Prepared procedure rooms and tray setups for hygienists and doctors before starting dental procedures.
  • Ensured proper sterilization of dental instruments, minimizing the risk of infection or illness.
  • Assisted in taking diagnostic x-rays of patients, ensuring the highest level of safety and accuracy.
  • Assisted hygienists in providing top-notch dental care, ensuring efficient appointment times and patient satisfaction.
  • Provided exceptional chairside assistance during routine cleanings and examinations, enabling hygienists to focus on patient needs.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders and manage bills.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Server

Poor Richard's Restaurant and Sports Bar
04.2015 - 02.2020
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders and manage bills.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Saint Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO
12-2022

Skills

  • Equipment sterilization
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Patient relations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Personable communication

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Brentwood Dental Group
09.2022 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Elegant Child Early Learning Center
08.2022 - Current

Hygiene Assistant

Legacy Dental Care
09.2021 - 06.2022

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
02.2021 - 08.2021

Server

Poor Richard's Restaurant and Sports Bar
04.2015 - 02.2020

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Saint Louis Community College

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