Soo H Kang
Chantilly,VA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Naturadent
Fairfax, VA
11.2024 - Current
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Banquet Chef
Susan Gage Caterer
Landover, Maryland
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate banquet services for large groups or functions.
- Ensured quality control by tasting dishes before they were served to guests.
- Determined appropriate plate presentations based on event type and theme.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout work area while adhering to safety procedures.
- Managed buffet set-up prior to events including arranging decorations, utensils, plates.
- Consistently monitored temperature of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment during meal preparation.
Banquet Server/Chef Assistant
Well Dunn Catering
Washington, DC
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Engaged pleasantly with patrons and delivered information on beverage specials to encourage positive dining experience.
- Served orders by picking up and delivering selections from kitchen.
- Carried appetizer and drink trays around events and maneuvered around guests and furniture without spilling.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to deliver food smoothly, adapting service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
Banquet Server/Chef Assistant
Occasions Caterers
Washington, DC
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Presented meal options to help patrons select food and beverages.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Carried appetizer and drink trays around events and maneuvered around guests and furniture without spilling.
- Verified food tray contents and transported each from kitchen to banquet hall.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts
University of Washington
Seattle, WATimeline
Dental Assistant
Naturadent
11.2024 - Current
Banquet Chef
Susan Gage Caterer
08.2023 - 01.2025
Banquet Server/Chef Assistant
Well Dunn Catering
05.2022 - 05.2024
Banquet Server/Chef Assistant
Occasions Caterers
05.2022 - 05.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts
University of Washington