Tala Cummings
Greenbank,QLD
Summary
Highly motivated individual with over three year’s managerial experience in the food service industry and three years in the dental industry as a dental assistant.
Trained and experienced as follows:
- Sterilization/Decontamination procedures
- Assisting the dentist in all fields of dentistry procedures.
- Training & Mentoring
- Team Management
- Safety Management
- Customer Service
- Retail Operations Management
- Experience working with children.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Alita Dental
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Aided in the development of staff training materials, fostering a cohesive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Second Assistant Store Manager
McDonald's
10.2010 - 12.2013
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
Tafe Queensland
12.2014
High School Diploma -
Browns Plains State High School
Browns Plains, QLD11.2011
Skills
- Demonstrate the ability to multitask and manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast- paced environment
- Acknowledged as quick learner
- Proven ability to work well under pressure within a team environment
- Reliable, friendly, trustworthy with strong work ethic
Reference
Alita Dental
Natasha Hobson
M: 0402 463 317
W: 3299 3566
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Alita Dental
01.2014 - 06.2016
Second Assistant Store Manager
McDonald's
10.2010 - 12.2013
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
Tafe Queensland
High School Diploma -
Browns Plains State High School