Melanie Walton Email and Phone Number

• Conducted clear, precise x-rays while following proper safety exposure measures.• Ensured proper set-up (and breakdown) of materials needed for various dental procedures (root canals, extractions, composite fillings, crown preparation, cleanings, etc.).• Sterilized dental instruments and materials using sanitation guidelines.• Maintained confidentiality when updating records with patients’ date of birth, medical history, previous dental history, etc.• Assisted multiple dentists with various dental procedures (root canals, extractions, composite fillings, etc.) through the passing of instruments, using proper suction techniques, etc.• Proficient in conducting dental scans using iTero intraoral scanners and pictures with intraoral cameras.• Educated patients on daily dental hygienic practices along with post-procedure care.• Skilled in teeth whitening procedures, creation and cementation of temporary crowns, polishing teeth, fluoride treatments, placement of Invisalign buttons, placement of topical numbing gel, etc.• Oversaw communication between patients, dentists/hygienists, and front desk employees.

• Assigned team members a prioritized list of daily tasks to be completed• Trained and showed new student operations assistants the inner workings of the office• Answered questions and provided solutions to problems that arose• Frequently met with the Director of Student Operations to discuss new tasks/projects and to provide insights• Led the student team through the completion of projects assigned by counselors and the Director of Student Operations

• Fulfilled physical materials requests from prospective students• Used Slate to enter and analyze data for students during the admissions process• Prepared shipments of materials for counselor travel, college fairs, and other events• Executed deliveries to various offices on campus• Managed and organized an inventory of over 100 promotional items and publication materials• Processed and delivered mail to several departments of the University• Maintained confidentiality when accessing prospective and admitted students’ personal information• Assisted admission counselors and deans with special tasks

• Conducted outreach informing alumni, parents, and friends of the campus happenings, while encouraging them to support the Annual Fund and other UChicago programs and priorities.• Succeeded in raising over $25,000 for the University of Chicago.• Demonstrated attention to detail while collecting prospect informational updates in order to maintain accurate constituent records.• Accumulated extensive knowledge of individual University of Chicago schools, annual funds, donor types, levels of giving, and matching programs.• Developed proficiency in Ruffalo Noel Levitz’s fundraising software, Campus Call.

• Became one of the first writers to submit content for Fresh U during its launch in June 2015• Pitched ideas for articles to editor on a weekly basis• Wrote informative articles targeted towards other freshmen students about conquering the first year of college• Edited and resubmitted articles for approval and submission in a timely manner• Interacted with other writers and readers on social media to increase readership