My second  job was at Prime Car Wash. I started working here junior year in high school. We clean the exterior and interior of cars, as well as selling memberships. I knew that the car wash was very different from Kroger instantly. It is hard to satisfy all customers in a timely and efficient manner. This job has taught me how to work under pressure, take initiative,  work as a team, and how to problem solve. Customer service is all we do. I have to make sure the car is cleaned right and fast before I present it to the customer. We work as a team to make sure the cars are in top condition to satisfy the customers, so they can come back and eventually get a membership. This ties into my career goals because not a lot of people like going to the dentist because of past experiences. I will have to make sure each patient get the best experience and wants to come back and refer me to people they know. I decided to take a leave absence at the end of 2020 due to the pandemic. I felt like I outgrew the workplace and decided to officially leave the job in February  of 2021. 

In my sophomore year in college, I started working at Sam's Club. I needed a change of scenery and I needed more income, so I began working here in January of 2021. I had not been in a store setting in years, so it was a bit of an adjustment. When I first began working at Sam's Club, I worked as a merchandiser in the clothing department. I had to fix the tables and racks with the clothing on them and keep them full as well as make sure the signage was correct. I interacted with customers regularly, helping them find clothes for themselves, their children, mom, dad, friend, and other loved ones. I also helped customers find  non-clothing items on the floor. Working in clothing was not something I enjoyed, so I ventured out and started working in the Café once it reopened from being closed due to the pandemic. I enjoyed the short amount of time I spent in there due to the fast pace needed in the department. I floated to a few other departments but I still do not enjoy clothing, so I discussed with a manager transferring to the Bakery. I started working in the Bakery and I enjoy my time there. The work is fast paced and I have learned how to do a few basic cake decorating techniques as well as packaging all the baked goods. I enjoyed helping customers with cake designs and orders. I have learned that sometimes certain positions do not fit my personality, and that it is okay to venture out and explore. I have thought about different specialties in the dental field and I am even more excited to explore each one as I get closer to going to dental school!