Karina Michelle Rodriguez

Energetic and result-driven manager with a strong foundation in high-volume hospitality, operations, and high-touch customer care. Proficient at leading and training frontline teams, optimizing inventory, and maximizing customer retention. Seeking to leverage leadership skills as a Store/Restaurant General Manager to drive sales and service excellence.

ChildCare Team Lead - Vasa fitness - Aurora

(2023-12 - 2026-04)

• Recruiting, training, scheduling, and developing a reliable, high-performing KidCare team
• Delivering a consistently safe, clean, and engaging child care experience
• Maintaining compliance with all required background checks, safety scans, and child care regulations to ensure a safe environment for every child
• Ensuring KidCare playbooks, safety standards, and procedures are followed at all times.
• Creating age-appropriate programming that keeps children engaged and excited to return
• Supporting families by providing a trusted, welcoming environment every day

EDDA - Comfort Dental - Sheridan

(2019-02 - 2022-05)

• Assist the dentist during a wide range of dental procedures with precision and professionalism, including chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up necessary supplies, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly, including X-ray machines and 3D scanners.
• Take high-quality dental radiographs (X-rays), ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations and infection control protocols.
• Manage patient records efficiently using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic; document treatment details accurately in compliance with medical documentation standards.
• Obtain vital signs and medical history from patients to support safe treatment planning, especially in pediatric dentistry and complex cases involving medical terminology.
• Maintain strict aseptic techniques and infection control standards to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assist with medical imaging procedures and understand anatomy knowledge relevant to dental procedures.
• Support patients by creating a friendly atmosphere tailored to their needs while ensuring compliance with pediatric dentistry protocols.

Barista - Starbucks - Westminster

(2018-01 - 2019-02)

• Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Engage with and understand our customers, including discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication
• Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients
• Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift

High School Diploma - Pathways Future Center (2020-12)