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Shakara Thomas

Milwaukee,Wisconsin

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography and chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Modern Touch Dental
06.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for numerous procedures daily.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

Lead Hostess

North Avenue Grill
08.2021 - Current
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Server

Lutheran Home Assisted Living
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to patient needs.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with patients.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.

Education

Certification - Dental Assisting

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Wauwatosa East High School
Wauwatosa, WI
06.2021

Skills

  • Full Mouth Radiographs
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Impression Taking

Certification

CBRF - Lutheran Home 2021

CPR/AED - MATC 2023

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Modern Touch Dental
06.2023 - Current

Lead Hostess

North Avenue Grill
08.2021 - Current

Server

Lutheran Home Assisted Living
06.2021 - 03.2022

Certification - Dental Assisting

Milwaukee Area Technical College

High School Diploma -

Wauwatosa East High School
Shakara Thomas