Karen Breau
Halifax,Nova Scotia
Summary
Empathetic, quick-learning Dental Hygiene Student with attention to detail and hardworking skills. Motivated to build career in industry to help patients improve dental health and overall wellness. Dependable in handling support tasks to keep patient flow moving. Committed to providing excellent patient care and working collaboratively with a team of seasoned professionals to enhance my hands on experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterilization Technician
Dartmouth Dental
01.2023 - Current
- Completing assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the dental center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.
Cosmetic Demos / Retail Merchandiser
L’Oreal Canada
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for setting up displays and doing demos with various cosmetic items and achieving sales targets
- Scheduling client appointments for merchandising team for all banners in Nova Scotia
- Implementing and executing the current planogram for L’Oréal, Maybelline, and NYX cosmetics.
Customer Service Agent
Menzies Aviation
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for passenger enquiries about flight departures and arrivals
- Ensuring every customer is satisfied with their flight changes and itinerary.
Hostess
Drift Halifax
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Courteously answer phone calls, welcome and seat guests, and present menus
- Prepare seat arrangements and organize reservations to ensure guest satisfaction
- Monitor the dining room for proper cleanliness and stock supply levels.
Beauty Advisor
Shoppers Drug Mart
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for communicating with customers, cultivating loyalty, providing customized customer service, and meeting sales goals.
Server
The Lower Deck
01.2022
- Serviced guests with food and beverage requests in a timely, professional, and friendly manner
- Ensured all tables and silverware were placed neatly and everything was always tidy and clean.
Education
Dental Hygiene -
Oulton College
Moncton, NB06-2024
Bachelor of Science (Undeclared) -
Dalhousie University
05.2021
High School Diploma -
Halifax West High School
Halifax, NS06-2020
Skills
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Policy Enforcement
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Organization
Certification
- WHMIS 2015, 01/18/2023
- Emergency First aid with CPR level C, 07/2022
Immunizations
- Tdap (Tetanus Diphtheria & Pertussis)
- Polio
- MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) 2 doses
- Varicella (chicken pox) 2 doses
- Tuberculosis (no x-ray required) step 1 and step 2
- Hepatitis B, Hepatitis B antibodies
- Influenza
- Covid 19, 3 doses of PFIZER
Volunteer Experience
- Parker Street Food Bank, Annual Stuffing Collection, 2018, Present, Responsible for purchasing/collecting 1000 boxes of stuffing and distributing them to Parker Street Food Bank for the holiday season.
- The Salvation Army, Kettle of Kindness, 2021, Present, Responsible for monitoring donations given during the holiday seasons while greeting individuals with kindness.
Timeline
Sterilization Technician
Dartmouth Dental
01.2023 - Current
Server
The Lower Deck
01.2022
Customer Service Agent
Menzies Aviation
01.2021 - 01.2022
Hostess
Drift Halifax
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cosmetic Demos / Retail Merchandiser
L’Oreal Canada
01.2016 - Current
Beauty Advisor
Shoppers Drug Mart
01.2016 - 01.2019
Dental Hygiene -
Oulton College
Bachelor of Science (Undeclared) -
Dalhousie University
High School Diploma -
Halifax West High School
Similar Profiles
Meisam BagheriMeisam Bagheri
Research Scientist at Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer CenterResearch Scientist at Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center
Sarah BattalagineSarah Battalagine
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Joe CooleyJoe Cooley
Production Manager/Lecturer at Dartmouth CollegeProduction Manager/Lecturer at Dartmouth College
Paschalie AndreaPaschalie Andrea
Service Advisor at Nissan HalifaxService Advisor at Nissan Halifax
Md Fahim RAHMANMd Fahim RAHMAN
Neighborhood Marketing Representative (Client: Bell Aliant) at OSL Direct ServicesNeighborhood Marketing Representative (Client: Bell Aliant) at OSL Direct Services