Janelly Saldana Professional portfolio

COS Internship: Montrose Dental Partners

The Colorado Department of Education defines "Professional" using the following descriptors:

  • Time & Work Management

  • Career Literacy

  • Grit & Resilience

  • Work Ethic; Dependable and Reliable

My Definition of Professionalism

My definition of professionalism is setting a high standard not only for yourself but in your environment. It's also by showing up early, being prepared, and with a great attitude. Being professional means you're willing to work with others by showing your respect, your willing to learn, and of course your hard work!

Soft Skills Practiced:

  • Teamwork

  • Time Management

  • Communication

  • Reasonability

  • Reliability

My Career Plan

In the fall of 2023, I plan to attend Technical College of the Rockies to peruse my career of becoming a cosmetologist. After that, I plan to extend my career into providing more services and earning certifications to extend my business and services.

Career Q&A with Lupita Garcia

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I think the enviorment is one of the biggest things I love about my job.

Q: How many hours a week do you work?

A: I usually work 3-4 days a week.

Q: Where did you go to school?

A: I went to the Intellic College in Grand Junction.

Q: Do you think adults sometimes have a hard time talking to young people? Why?

A: From my experiance, I don't think so. But, it could depend in your workplace for me personally I didn't have any problems.

Q: If you could be a teenager again, what would you do differently?

A: I think jumping straight ahead to this career because I tend to love it. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to do in life as I jumped from career to career and wasted 3 years.

Q r : Do you think our generation has a chance to be as successful as our parents?

A: I do believe we can, I think by working hard and giving it our all we can be successful .

Q: Did you ever work part-time as a teenager? (If the answer is yes, ask about the experience!)

A: Yes, during High School and College I worked 3 different jobs. My first job being wendy's, second JCpenney, & my last before working at a dental office was Target.

Q: Who is your role model and why?

A: My parents are my role model, they taught me so much about how life is so hard that because of them telling me that I wanted to improve my education.

Q: If you could go back to the beginning of your career, would you do anything different?

A: I wish I could of started off going to school for dental first before wasting years of schooling.

Q: If you could give me one piece of career advice that you thought could really help me, what would it be?

A: I say you do something of your interest, because I messed up by hopping into a career that everyone else wanted but me & ended up losing years of schooling. I say do something you love and listen to your heart other than what others want.

Resume.pdf

Resume

Reflective Essay

Reflective Essay

Promo video

Edited Internship Promo Video (Dec 5, 2022 at 8:39 AM).MOV

Final Presentation