Earliyah Edwards
Patterson
Summary
- Excellent ability to adapt to difficult situations. Works well under pressure. Fast learner, and very determined. Organized and works well with others. Very passionate and looking forward to furthering my career.
- Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
- 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.
- Experienced with managing customer interactions and resolving issues in fast-paced casino environment. Utilizes strong attention to detail and effective communication to ensure positive guest experience. Knowledge of maintaining compliance with gaming regulations and handling cash transactions securely.
- Knowledgable dedicated customer service skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Familiar with industry standards and requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Slot Attendant
Cypress Bayou Casino and Hotel
Charenton, LA
06.2024 - 03.2026
- Servicing slot machines and dealing with large amounts of cash
- Provides quest with services on the slots gaming floor and paying out jackpots
- Monitored slot machine performance, ensuring optimal operation and guest satisfaction.
- Assisted guests with inquiries, machine glitches, providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted regular inspections of gaming equipment, identifying and reporting maintenance issues promptly.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques to enhance service quality.
Dental Assistant
Teche Action Clinic
Franklin, LA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for efficient workflow.
- Assisted in patient care and comfort during dental procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Managed appointment scheduling to optimize clinic operations and reduce wait times.
- Collaborated with dental team to enhance patient experience and care quality.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Dental Assistant
Louisiana Dental Center
Houma Historic District, LA
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dental hygienist with x-rays or chair side assistance.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Cashier/Customer Service
Chevron
Patterson, LA
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Provides exceptional customer service by greeting every customer politely and with a smile, make effort to assist customers needs, count money, check out customer, complete cash and credit card transactions
- Clean, mop, sweep and stock store regularly and maintain the stores appearance.
- Cook/serve food in deli. Take and prepare food orders for customers.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking shelves and monitoring product availability.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Sales Associate/Customer Service
Sally Beauty
Bayou Vista, LA
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Greeting every customer with smiles making them feel welcomed.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Making product recommendations. Demonstrate merchandise. Complete transactions.
- Developed visual merchandising displays to enhance store aesthetics and attract customers.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Team Trainer/Cashier/Customer Service
Taco Bell
Bayou Vista, LA
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Train new employees.
- Greet customers to make them feel welcomed at all times, ensuring that they have a pleasurable experience with great customer service and fresh hot food.
- Take quest food orders in a timely manner, handle cash and credit card transactions while multitasking working in drive thru.
- Prepped food daily.
- Prepared food orders and drinks for customers.
- Clean work station regularly and stocked items.
Receptionist
Edwards Masonary
Patterson, LA
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Answer important phone calls and record important messages.
- Record inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Set up and book house appointments.
- Write checks.
- Coordinated communication between clients and contractors, fostering positive relationships and effective service delivery.
Education
High school or equivalent - Dental assistant
Unitech Training Academy-Houma
Houma, LA05-2019
High school or equivalent - undefined
Patterson High School
Patterson, LA05-2014
Skills
- CPR certified
- X-Ray certified
- Multitasker
- Quick learner
- Active listening
- Infection Control Training
- Cash handling
- Computer literacy
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Customer engagement
- Verbal communication
Certification
- Dental Assistant May 2019 to Present
- CPR November 2018 to November 2020
- X-ray
Additional Information
Maintain positive relationships while working with great leadership. Showing tremendous skills regarding multitasking, time management, and communication skills. Always looking forward to working with others and exceeding.
Timeline
Slot Attendant
Cypress Bayou Casino and Hotel
06.2024 - 03.2026
Dental Assistant
Teche Action Clinic
09.2022 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant
Louisiana Dental Center
11.2019 - 02.2021
Cashier/Customer Service
Chevron
07.2019 - 11.2019
Sales Associate/Customer Service
Sally Beauty
06.2018 - 05.2019
Receptionist
Edwards Masonary
03.2016 - 09.2016
Team Trainer/Cashier/Customer Service
Taco Bell
01.2014 - 05.2018
High school or equivalent - undefined
Patterson High School
High school or equivalent - Dental assistant
Unitech Training Academy-Houma