Mikaela Young
@mikaelayoung
Customer-focused professional with 10+ years in client/patient care, sales support, and service leadership.
What I'm looking for
I’m a people-focused professional with 10+ years of customer-facing experience across dental and retail environments. I’m known for building trust quickly, staying organized under pressure, and communicating clearly to create calm, polished, positive experiences.
In my current role as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, I deliver detail-oriented patient experiences by coordinating procedures, records, room setup, and clinical flow. I schedule appointments, maintain client records, support inventory readiness, and help ensure cleanliness and organization in a fast-paced professional environment.
Before that, I supported patient preparation and treatment coordination while managing the day-to-day service needs of a busy dental office. I’ve also built long-term patient trust through reliable follow-through—handling appointment support, billing/insurance details, X-rays, record updates, and front-office style service.
Earlier in my career, I strengthened my consultative selling and leadership skills through showroom and visual merchandising roles, including Sales support, POS/cash handling, follow-up, and customer retention. I bring a strong eye for presentation—translating that into confident client guidance and a smoother buying experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Scheduling Harmony Dentistry
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Coordinated patient scheduling, records, room setup, and clinical flow to support calm, detail-oriented visits. Assisted with team training and maintained cleanliness, organization, and readiness in a fast-paced environment.
Dental Assistant
Schneider Family & Cosmetic Dentistry / Apple Tree Dental
Sep 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 6 months)
Supported appointment, billing/insurance details, X-rays, and record updates while building long-term patient trust through clear communication. Assisted with patient preparation and maintained attention to comfort and details.
Showroom Manager / Sales Professional
Indochino & Enzo Custom
Feb 2018 - Mar 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Delivered personalized, consultative buying experiences by listening to client needs and guiding styling choices. Supported sales goals through showroom presentation, team leadership, POS transactions, follow-up, and customer retention.
Visual Manager / Visual Merchandiser
H&M
Sep 2012 - Oct 2017 (5 years 1 month)
Executed brand presentation, promotional displays, and inventory flow while providing customer service. Improved the shopping experience through strong attention to layout, detail, and merchandising.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ivy Tech / IU Indy
Dental Hygiene, Dental Hygiene
Pursuing training in Dental Hygiene at Ivy Tech / IU Indy with an expected completion in 2029.
Dentistry of the Carolinas
Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant
2022 - 2024
Completed a Dental Assistant program at Dentistry of the Carolinas in Charlotte, NC from Mar 2022 to May 2024.
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