Tania DiFrancesco
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Weaver & Stratton Pediatric dentistry
Jacksonville, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing archwires.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
- Prepared patients for dental radiographs and photographs.
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
- Maintained inventory of all materials used within the clinic setting.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, and fabricating retainers.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment after each use in accordance with safety protocols.
Orthodontic Assistant
Aiosa & Hoffman Orthodontics
Jacksonville, FL
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Greet and seat patients, check for loose bands and brackets at every appointment, Evaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperation, chart treatment procedures, appliance and/or elastic instructions
- Prepare trays, restock stations, maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment
- Take Photographs, x-rays (Panoramic, CBCT, Ceph), take impressions for study models/appliances and take bite registrations
- Prepare teeth and assist doctors with bonding procedures, fit bands, place and remove separators, try-in and assist doctors with delivery of removable and banded appliances, remove and replace arch wires using various types of ligatures
- Encourage, educate and motivate patients to follow doctor’s recommendations, monitor oral hygiene and instruct patient/parent when prophy appointment is needed
Team Lead
Grabbagreen Jacksonville - Riverside
Jacksonville, FL
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Performed store opening duties, including counting cash drawers and checking all equipment
- Answered telephone calls and responded to customer's orders, questions or issues
- Reported to each shift on time and ready to work
- Performed all position responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner
- Diligently restocked work stations and display cases
- Expressed appreciation and invited customers to return to the store
Sales Associate/Cashier
Pet Supermarket
Jacksonville, FL
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Greets customers upon arrival
- Count till at the beginning and ending of each shift
- Maintain constant presence on sales floor to address customer needs
- Approach browsing customers and initiate conversations to determine buying preferences
- Assist customers with trying on items and finding appropriate sizes for their animal
- Inform customers of any upcoming promotions or customer events
- Assist Return Transactions
- Bag all items purchased
Cashier
Winn-Dixie
Jacksonville, FL
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Greeted customers promptly
- Received payments by cash, check, credit cards or automatic debits
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
- Guided and solving queries of customer
- Maintained monthly, weekly and daily report of transactions
- Awarded fastest cashier several times
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School
Jacksonville, FL06-2016
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Customer Service
- Cash Register Operation
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Teamwork
- Adaptable
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Weaver & Stratton Pediatric dentistry
07.2022 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Aiosa & Hoffman Orthodontics
01.2021 - 10.2021
Team Lead
Grabbagreen Jacksonville - Riverside
03.2017 - 01.2018
Sales Associate/Cashier
Pet Supermarket
05.2016 - 05.2017
Cashier
Winn-Dixie
02.2014 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Florida State College At Jacksonville
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