Tara Keasey
Ionia,MI
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Attentive Waitress with superior knowledge of ethnic dining and dedication to fantastic dining experiences. Trained in POS systems and table-side serving with understanding of food and beverage pairings and great salesmanship. Known for maintaining speed and accuracy in high-traffic times.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Kathleen Ellsworth DDS
60 North Bridge St Saranac, MI 48881
08.2019 - 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 25 procedures daily.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
- Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
- Managed daily scheduling conflicts to reduce operational backlogs and support full shift-coverage.
- Answered questions about company offerings with knowledgeable responses about products and services.
Biggby Coffee
Paula Thompson
Ionia, MI
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
- Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
- Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
Germaines
Brenda Dufresne
Saranac, MI
04.2011 - 08.2015
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ionia High School
Ionia, MI05.2015
Skills
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Taking X-Rays
- Patient Schedule Management
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Chair Side Assistance
- Instrument Selection
- Cash Handling
- Customer Orders
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Product Upselling
Certification
I was food safe certified. It expired in 2023.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kathleen Ellsworth DDS
08.2019 - Current
Biggby Coffee
Paula Thompson
11.2016 - 08.2019
Germaines
Brenda Dufresne
04.2011 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Ionia High School