Natalie Velasquez
Union
Summary
Dental Assistant with proven ability to foster strong relationships with patients and team members. Expertise in patient care and education enhances oral health outcomes. Committed to supporting practice growth and stability through attentive service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Burlington
Union
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting products and providing tailored recommendations.
- Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions and customer service.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- Engaged customers through active listening to identify needs and preferences.
Dental Assistant
Abra Dental
Elizabeth
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures and ensured patient comfort.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments for use.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- 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.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Patient Representative
BriteSmile Dental
Cranford
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Maintained a safe working environment.
- Updating patient profiles daily.
- Answering phone calls.
- Dealing with insurance companies.
- Sanitizing materials, chairs, workspace.
- Familiarized with Dentrix.
Patient Representative
Zufall Health
West Orange
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained a safe working environment.
- Handling patients, registering and updating the system with proper information.
- Dealing with insurance companies.
- Sanitizing materials, chairs, workspace.
- Hands on working with Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health.
Pharmacy Tech
Walgreens
Short Hills
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Greeted patients with a welcoming tone.
- Counted prescriptions to be put into vials.
- Cashed out patients.
- Speak to insurance companies and doctors regarding patients' prescriptions.
- Sanitize the work area consistently.
Host
Olive Garden
Woodbridge
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Greeted guests with a nice, warm smile..
- Sat guests down at the appropriate table with proper silverware.
- Managed seating arrangements to optimize flow and guest experience.
- Provided menus and informed guests about daily specials and promotions.
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.
Childcare Provider
Union County
Union County
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Affectionately care for children ages 3 months to 11 years old.
- Provide children with assistance during remote learning through the pandemic.
- Assist children with homework, arts and crafts, feeding, naptime, and ensure a safe environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational programs to foster learning and development.
- Coordinated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns.
Cashier
Whole Foods
West Orange
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Ability to quickly build rapport with customers and calmly deal with any problems as an essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Maintained a safe working environment following the CDC guidelines.
- Provided friendly and knowledgeable service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in stocking merchandise and managing inventory on shelves.
- Handled cash, credit, and digital payments securely and responsibly.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Store Associate
Wawa
Springfield
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained a safe working environment.
- Gathered customers' orders neatly and rapidly.
- Kept the store clean, and freshly stored away products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store displays.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on their needs and preferences.
Cashier
Shoprite
Linden
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Ability to quickly build rapport with customers and calmly deal with any problems, as shown during my retail experience at ShopRite as an essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Maintained a safe working environment following the CDC guidelines.
- Handled cash, credit, and digital payments securely and responsibly.
Education
Union County College -
Union County College
Cranford, NJ12.2022
Saint Peter's University -
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ05.2022
High School Diploma -
Rahway High School
Rahway, NJ06.2021
Skills
- Bilingual proficiency
- Customer service excellence
- Attention to detail
- Results orientation
- Quick learning ability
- Adaptability skills
- Technical proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Cash register operation
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Sales techniques expertise
- Active listening skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- POS system operations
- Barcode scanning proficiency
- Data entry accuracy
Awards
Cashier of the Month, 12/01/20
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Sign Language (Beginner)
Accomplishments
- Cashier of the Month 2022
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Sign Language
Elementary
Certification
- Licensed X-Ray technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Burlington
04.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Abra Dental
06.2024 - Current
Patient Representative
BriteSmile Dental
02.2024 - 03.2024
Patient Representative
Zufall Health
06.2023 - 02.2024
Pharmacy Tech
Walgreens
09.2022 - 05.2023
Host
Olive Garden
06.2022 - 07.2022
Cashier
Whole Foods
06.2021 - 08.2021
Store Associate
Wawa
05.2021 - 06.2021
Cashier
Shoprite
06.2020 - 01.2021
Childcare Provider
Union County
06.2019 - 07.2022
Union County College -
Union County College
Saint Peter's University -
Saint Peter's University
High School Diploma -
Rahway High School