Summary
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Work History
Education
Awards/Honors
Research Experience
Volunteer Experience (250+ hours)
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Trina Lam

New Iberia,LA

Summary

August 2020

  • Tiger Smile Family Dentistry - 35 hours

February 2021

  • Michael J. Young D.D.S., Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 48 hours

May 2021

  • Virtual Pre-Health Shadowing - 5 hours

June - September 2021

  • Acadian Modern Dentistry - 100 hours

July- November 2023

  • Lasting Smile Dentistry - 75 hours

April 2025

  • Wellness Dental- 10 hours
  • Parmer Orthodontics -10 hours

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Lasting Smiles Dentistry
Lutcher, LA
12.2023 - Current
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Sterilized equipment cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
  • Documented patient records, with procedures performed and added notes taken to treatment charts.

Assistant Store Manager

T & B Grocery
New Iberia, LA
09.2015 - 11.2023
  • Monitored stock levels, placed orders for new inventory, and organized store shelves.
  • Performed daily opening and closing duties including cash handling, banking deposits.
  • Assisted customers in locating items and providing information about products.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily sales transactions using POS systems.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Managed pricing changes by keeping track of current market trends and competitor prices.

Server

Saketini Sushi and Hibachi
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences With Minor in Chemistry

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
05-2022

Awards/Honors

Spring 2022 - Honors Graduate

Spring 2020 - Dean's List

Fall 2020 & Spring 2021 - President's List

2018 - ULL Academic Excellence Scholarship

2018 - St. Martin de Tours Foundation Scholarship: Demonstrated a commitment to learning when faced with personal adversity and challenges.

Research Experience

Spring 2021 & 2022

  • Study conducted of the specific applications of the TSR-based method in identifying Zn2+ binding sites of proteases and ACE/ACE2 with Dr. Wu Xu.
  • Used AMBER Molecular Simulation Package to look at NSP-16 and drug interaction.
  • Analyzed wide range of data: from running jobs to creating visual of lowest energy structure binding site to the drug using VMD.

Volunteer Experience (250+ hours)

Feed Clothe Serve (FCS)
Volunteer | Lafayette, LA | 2018–2019

  • Assembled 200+ goody bags with essential toiletries for donation to local homeless shelters
  • Participated in Hurricane Laura relief efforts by delivering hygiene and safety essentials to affected individuals
  • Attended the Lake Charles cleanup initiative to aid in post-disaster recovery
  • Prepared and served 50+ plate lunches to members of the local homeless community

University Honors Program Food Drive
Volunteer | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 2018

  • Collected and organized dry foods and hygiene items for donation to Campus Cupboard, supporting students experiencing food insecurity

Pre-Professional Society
Volunteer Coordinator | Lafayette, LA | 2018–2019

  • Recruited volunteers and distributed care packages as part of a campus-wide fundraising campaign supporting under-resourced communities

United Way of Acadiana (UWA)
Volunteer | Lafayette, LA | 2020–2023

  • Partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to repackage and deliver meals to homebound individuals through ARCH & CASA
  • Coordinated logistics for the pickup and distribution of 250 bottles of hand sanitizer to frontline healthcare workers
  • Facilitated weekly food distributions in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana, serving families facing food insecurity at Brown Park and MLK Recreation Center
  • Participated in mass distribution efforts at Cajun Field, delivering over 85,000 lbs of food to 3,705+ recipients during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Sorted and packaged holiday gifts during the UWA Toy Drive to support local children during the Christmas season

Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer | Lafayette, LA | 2021

  • Assisted in prepping the community farm for planting day to promote sustainability and local food access

UL Beacon Club
Volunteer | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 2022

  • Participated in campus awareness event for World Down Syndrome Day by decorating trees with symbolic ribbons

ARCH (Acadiana Regional Coalition on Homelessness and Housing)
Volunteer | Lafayette, LA | 2022–2023

  • Assisted in moving clients transitioning out of homelessness into permanent housing
  • Organized and sorted donations at Share House and conducted office data entry to support administrative operations

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • University Honors Program
  • UL Lafayette Chapter of Feed Clothe Serve
  • Beacon Club
  • Pre-Professional Society
  • Biology Society

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Lasting Smiles Dentistry
12.2023 - Current

Server

Saketini Sushi and Hibachi
09.2018 - 01.2020

Assistant Store Manager

T & B Grocery
09.2015 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences With Minor in Chemistry

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

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