Employment Objective
A dental hygiene position on a progressive, growing dental team that allows the chance to build trusting relationships with a variety of patients and make an impact on their lives.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene, Expected May 2007
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Associate of Arts, May 2004
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota
Professional Licensure
Expected June 2007; will include the ability to give sealants, perform restorative expanded functions, and administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide.
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillator use.
Clinical Experience
Diverse Patient Care in the University of Minnesota Dental Clinic
•Clinical Externships
Mobile Dental Unit
Community University Health Care Center
Indian Health Board
Children's Dental Health Services
Walker Senior Dental Clinic
Hibbing Community College Dental Clinic
•Clinical Rotations
Pediatric Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Cleft Lip and Palate
Graduate Periodontics
Volunteer Experience
•Give Kids a Smile 2006 and 2007 - providing prophylaxis, fluorides, and sealants.
•Sholom Home Nursing Home 2000-2001 - playing games and offering conversation and friendship with residents.
Educational Organizations
•Member of Student American Dental Hygienists' Association (SADHA), 2004-2007
•Member of American Dental Educators' Association (ADEA) 2006-2007
•Dental Hygiene Representative, Center for Health Inter-professional Program (CHIP), University of Minnesota, 2006-2007
•National Honor Society (NHS), 1998-2001
Work Experience
Continuing Dental Education, Minneapolis, MN
Student Office Assistant
May 2005-Present
•Taking registrations for continuing education courses,
•Organizing prepared course materials.
•Setting up instruments and correct tests for restorative expanced function courses.
Three Sons Signature Cuisine, Minneapolis, MN
Banquet Captain
July 2004-Present
•Keeping banquet team members organized and working effectively together.
•Providing a pleasant and welcoming event for guests while maintaining flexibility, creativity, and an open mind.
TGI Friday's, Roseville, MN
Hostess
July 2000-January 2003
•Welcoming and seating guests.
•Assisting other TGI Friday's team members
•Maintaining a clean and friendly work environment
Northern Lights Speedskating Association, Roseville, MN
Speedskating Instructor
November 2000 - February 2001
•Teaching children ages 5-12 the basic techniques and practices of speedskating.
•Offering friendship and encouragement to students in a fun learning environment
References: Available upon request.
