Michelle Merritt

Cake Decorator

King, NC

Energetic cake decorater with one and half years of experience. Delivers superior customer service and makes targeted product recommendations to increase sales. Firm command of food-handling safety and sanitizing requirements.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Cake Decorator / Deli Associate

Food Lion - King, NC

October 2020 to September 2021

Adhered to local, state, and federal laws for food handling and sanitation. Communicated with customers to assess needs and make product recommendations. Weighed, prepared, and packaged deli meats, side dishes, and sandwiches according to established recipes and standards.

Supported superior customer service by welcoming customers and answering menu and product questions.

Reduced shrink by serving correct portion sizes and accurately weighing price-per-pound products. Met health code standards by keeping display cases, cooler, and freezer organized and clean. Scrubbed and polished counters, steam tables, and other equipment and cleaned glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.

Met customer needs with fast, friendly and knowledgeable service. Protected customers from cross-contamination and infection risks with thorough sanitizing of work surfaces and utensils.

Organized supplies and arranged food in attractive displays. Met customer needs by keeping self-serve stations well-stocked with food and supplies. Stayed efficient and productive by using slow periods to stock supplies, prepare ingredients and clean work or customer areas.

Complied with food safety and sanitation regulations. Maintained cleanliness of kitchen, dining room and equipment. Prepared and served sandwiches and salads to [Number]+ daily customers. Stayed on top of regular shift cleaning duties.

Performed sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes to keep equipment and facilities sanitary. Dental Assistant

Dr. Gary Monteith DDS - King, NC

February 1994 to April 2014

Helped evaluate patients and document current dental symptoms. Prepared stations for routine check-ups and specialized procedures. Coordinated smooth patient flow by setting up efficient schedules and adjusting strategies to account for dynamic loads.

Supported dentists and hygienists with expert chair-side clinical assistance. Prepared temporary dental applications.

Managed smooth patient hand-offs between administrative and medical personnel. Completed dental x-rays, carefully following safety procedures and processing images. Kept records updated and accurate with current patient information. Took patient impressions to create accurate dental devices. Promoted sustainable oral health by educating patients on procedures and at-home care. Took and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Maintained team productivity by organizing and restocking dental supplies. Managed robust schedule of [Number]+ patients each day. Updated patient records with medical and dental histories and vital signs. Fabricated temporary restorations using preliminary patient impressions. Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.

Readied patients and work stations for procedures, including organizing tools and supplies and answering patient questions.

Improved patient's oral hygiene by educating on proper care. Enhanced surgical outcomes by delivering thorough postoperative instructions. Completed assessments by exposing dental diagnostic x-rays to look past visible teeth and into hidden areas below gums.

Prepared patients, sterilized and disinfected instruments, set-up instrument trays, and prepared materials.

Recorded treatment information in patient records. Education

High school diploma

South Stokes High School - Walnut Cove, NC

June 1985 to June 1988

Skills

• Cooking

Hospitality and accommodation

Safe food handling practices

• Dental Assisting (10+ years)

• Cake Decorating

• Laboratory Experience (10+ years)

• Medical Imaging

• Chairside Assisting (10+ years)

• Image Processing (10+ years)

• Infection Control Training (10+ years)

• Medical Scheduling (10+ years)

• Food Preparation

• Insurance Verification (10+ years)

• Dental Receptionist (10+ years)

• Eaglesoft

• Medical Records (10+ years)

• Food Safety

• Sales (10+ years)

• POS

• Quality Assurance (10+ years)

• Medical Office Experience

• Computer Skills (10+ years)

• Packaging

• Retail Sales

• Medical Billing

• Quality control

• Inventory management

• Inventory control

• Food prep sanitation Inspections

• Dental Office Experience (10+ years)

• Stocking

• Customer Service (10+ years)

• Leadership (10+ years)

• HIPAA (10+ years)

• Typing (7 years)

• Front Desk (10+ years)

• Medical Terminology

• Phone Etiquette

• English

• Communication skills

• Guest services

• Computer literacy

• Hospitality

• EMR systems

Certifications and Licenses

X-Ray Certification

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