Dasharra Bridges
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Compassionate and highly organized human services, youth mentoring, administrative, and community-service professional with experience supporting youth and families, maintaining confidential records, reviewing documentation for accuracy and compliance, mentoring young people, and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Experienced in communicating expectations, identifying individual needs, documenting information, resolving concerns, and connecting with families and community members in supportive environments. Strong background in leadership, interpersonal communication, documentation, data verification, regulatory compliance, and community outreach. Seeking to bring transferable experience and a commitment to youth development and rehabilitation to the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
JOASM LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2013 - Current
- Founded and led an organization dedicated to empowering youth, families, Single parents, and underserved communities through mentorship, education, leadership development, and outreach.
- Mentored young adults to build confidence, discover purpose, set goals, and prepare for entrepreneurship.
- Developed educational programs, workshops, and community initiatives that enhanced leadership skills, financial literacy.
- Oversaw organizational operations, strategic planning, budgeting, maintain records related to business operations, financial activities, participants, projects, and community initiatives.
Youth Mentor Contractor
Hamilton County Department of Education
Chattanooga, Tennessee
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Contracted mentor supporting middle and high school students through individualized mentoring and leadership development.
- Collaborated with educators and families to support students in overcoming personal and academic barriers, enhancing their resilience and success.
- Helped students identify challenges, establish goals, develop confidence, and strengthen decision-making skills.
- Communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and adapted mentoring approaches to individual needs.
- Served as a positive adult role model while maintaining professionalism and appropriate confidentiality.
Youth Division Aid II
Office of Children and Family Service (Industry)
Rush, New York
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintain facility security and support the safety of youth, staff, visitors, and other individuals within a secure juvenile services environment.
- Monitor youth movement throughout the facility and ensure compliance with established safety, security, and supervision procedures.
- Call out appropriate facility codes during incidents, emergencies, security concerns, or situations requiring immediate staff assistance and response.
- Conduct perimeter inspections, room checks, and security rounds to identify and address safety or security issues.
- Inspect visitors, vehicles, and designated areas for prohibited items or contraband in accordance with facility policies.
- Attend required Office of Children and Family Services-approved restraint technique training twice annually, completing four hours of training during each session.
- Maintain professionalism, sound judgment, situational awareness, and confidentiality when working with justice-involved youth.
Registered Family Daycare Provider
Dasharra Bridges Daycare
Rochester, NY
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Managed and operated licensed family daycare to provide safe, nurturing environment for children, ensuring quality care and engagement.
- Maintained full compliance with New York State licensing regulations and received outstanding inspection ratings.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding children's needs, behavior, progress, schedules, and concerns.
- Maintained records required for licensing, inspections, evaluations, accounting, financial reporting, and program administration.
- Communicated regularly with parents about child progress and daycare policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Economics (Marketing)
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY12-2026
Associate of Science - Entrepreneurship And Applied Business
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05-2016
Skills
- Youth Mentoring & Development
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Compliance & Policy Adherence
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Time Management & Organization
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Rochester, NY Best Author
Affiliations
- Participated in church outreach
- Volunteer for street ministry
- Leads Bible Study
Timeline
Youth Mentor Contractor
Hamilton County Department of Education
05.2022 - 08.2022
Youth Division Aid II
Office of Children and Family Service (Industry)
07.2018 - 03.2019
Owner
JOASM LLC
01.2013 - Current
Registered Family Daycare Provider
Dasharra Bridges Daycare
01.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Economics (Marketing)
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Science - Entrepreneurship And Applied Business
Monroe Community College