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Kevin Li

Boston

Summary

Experienced and versatile professional with a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, offering a strong foundation in marketing and an exceptional background in the hospitality industry. Adept in bartending, fine dining service, and customer relations, with a commitment to delivering outstanding service. Skilled in crafting premium cocktails, wine service, and providing an exceptional dining experience. Combining creative marketing knowledge with hands-on service expertise, I bring a unique blend of skills to any team, ensuring a memorable customer experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Dental Associates of Arlington
01.2024 - Current

Cross trained dental assistant and front desk staff

  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures including cleanings, resins, crowns, RCT, extractions, bone grafts, gingival grafts, implants and more.
  • Trained with specialists including periodontist, endodontist, and oral surgeon.
  • Experienced with Dandy TRIOS scanner as well as PVS impressions.
  • X-ray certified and experienced with panoramic as well as CBCTs.
  • Fabricate models palatal plates, and essix retainers from PVS impressions.
  • Sterilized equipment with and maintained Statim and Ultraclave as well as conducting weekly spore testing.
  • Managed front desk, scheduling, checking patients in and out, handling phone calls, sending out claims, and verifying insurance.

Sushi Chef

Umami Omakase
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Cutting and slicing fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
  • Crafting a variety of sushi dishes, such as nigiri, sashimi, and rolls.
  • Arranging sushi on plates or platters with attention to aesthetics.
  • Ensuring the freshness and quality of ingredients.
  • Interacting with customers, taking orders, and answering questions.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work area to meet food safety standards.
  • Managing ingredient supplies and ordering as needed.
  • Creating and refining sushi menu items.
  • Staying updated on sushi trends and techniques.


Line Cook

Myers + Chang
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Prepared all cold, fried and sautéed items in a 66-seat Asian-inspired small plates restaurant for dinner services
  • Prep and stock ingredients for service each day
  • Followed recipes closely in accordance with the restaurants guidelines
  • Maintain and operate sauté, fryer and garde manger stations
  • Engage with guests seated at food bar from open kitchen

Bartender/Server

Myers + Chang
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Make and serve drinks for hundreds of tables each night
  • Make sure guests feel welcomed and attended to
  • Prepare house-made simple syrups for a unique set of cocktails
  • Work with BOH to accommodate to guests allergies and dietary preferences
  • Prepare garnishes for signature and classic cocktails

Bar Manager

SOJUba
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Take detailed inventory of liquor and materials
  • Keep bar clean and stocked during and after service
  • Make and serve drinks for hundreds of tables each night
  • Prepare purees and ingredients for Soju cocktails

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Boston University
Boston, MA
05-2021

Skills

  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Team collaboration
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Patient scheduling
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Patient relations
  • Sanitation
  • Menu development
  • Plating presentation
  • Dental impressions and model making

Certification

  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Food Handler Certification

Timeline

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Dental Associates of Arlington
01.2024 - Current

Sushi Chef

Umami Omakase
05.2023 - 05.2024

Line Cook

Myers + Chang
05.2022 - 05.2023

Bartender/Server

Myers + Chang
02.2022 - 05.2022

Bar Manager

SOJUba
05.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Boston University
Kevin Li