CV Cecilia Garza

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Cecilia Garza

295 Searle Ave. Toronto, ON, M3H 4C5

   Phone: (647) 830-4722

                                             E-mail: cecilia.garza@gmail.com

 

HIGHLIGHTS

• A highly motivated learner currently enrolled in the Medical Office Administration program (GPA 3.94).
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and office procedures.
• Strong organization and coordination skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Independent and proactive worker with 5 years of experience in the health care system and a teaching clinic.
• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent communication abilities with people from different backgrounds.
• Flexible person who works well under pressure and faces challenges as an opportunity to grow.
• Proficient use of technology and information resources (knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook and Publisher).
• Typing speed of 60 WPM.
• Fluent in 3 languages: Spanish, English, and Italian.

EDUCATION

George Brown College, Diploma.                                                                                                   2010-present

University of Nuevo Leon, Faculty of Dentistry, Periodontic Program, Master’s Degree             2009

University of Nuevo Leon, Faculty of Dentistry, Dentist Program, Dentist Degree                       2005

WORK EXPERIENCE

Office support staff at the Volunteer’s Office                                                          June 2011-present                                 

         -Performing administrative procedures such as: filing, answering phone, entering data, etc.

Interviewer for potential new volunteers

          -Assessing people’s skills and interest to help them find an ideal volunteer job.

-Interpreting for Spanish-speaking patients/clients and physicians and maintaining confidentiality.                              Baycrest(Volunteering)

Transcription                                                                                                                    Winter 2012

      -Transcribing 4 hours of recording for a math research project

Peer Tutor                                                                                                                           Winter 2012

-Teaching courses such as Physiology, Functional Anatomy (dental), Biomechanics, and Muscle Physiology.

Peer Note taker and tutor                                                                                             Fall 2011

      -Taking notes for courses such as Functional Anatomy (dental).

George Brown College

                                                                                               

Periodontist                                                                                                                               May 05 – Sep 09

• Assisted patient with personal hygiene to improve patient comfort and reduce the risk of infection
• Helped reduce patients’ stress, anxiety, and confusion by providing emotional support through conversation and education.
• Diagnosed level of oral disease, suggested appropriate treatment, and referred patients to other dental disciplines
• Coordinated timely follow-ups to assess patient’s health improvements.

Dental Office, Mexico

AWARDS

• First place Honor Roll out of 500 students, 2000-2006, University of Nuevo Leon, Faculty of Dentistry, May 2006.
• Dean’s Honour List at George Brown College for: fall 2010, winter 2011, and fall 2011 semesters.