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
St Louis, MO
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
Wildwood, MO
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
Ballwin, MO
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
Ballwin, MO
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
Eureka, MO
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, MO12-2022
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