- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Helping to provide youth mindfulness, positive self esteem and education/advocacy for mental health
- Using my creative ability to grow my small food business
- Helping others work through past and current trauma
Jennifer Sexton
Riverhead,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong active listening and organizational skills. Committed to delivering exceptional service and effective collaboration in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Technician /Dental Lab Technician
Dr. Kerry J. Lane DDS
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Fabricated dental prosthetics
- Collaborated with dentists to assess patient needs and develop tailored solutions.
- Infection control, radiography, sterilization and chairside assisting ( oral surgery, endodontics, general dentistry)
- Maintained inventory of materials and tools, optimizing supply chain efficiency in the lab.
Waitress
Eleni Stavropoulos
04.2014 - 11.2017
- Delivered customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline order preparation and service flow.
One-On-One Bus Aide
First Student Transportation
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Ensured student safety and well-being during transportation to and from school.
- Assisted in managing student behavior and safety promoting a caring, trustable and orderly environment.
- Communicated effectively with driver and parent
- Conducted routine checks of buses for safety compliance and cleanliness standards.
Special Education Student Aide
Eastport South Manor School District
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Assisted students with disabilities in daily activities to promote independence and engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to assist with lessons for students requiring special accommodations.
- Monitored student progress
- Monitored students during lunch and recess
Waitress/Restaurant Shift Manager
Atlantic Seafood Market
03.2002 - 12.2005
- Managing current staff/training new staff
- Balancing cash/credit
- Ensuring food safety compliance
- Attending to customer service issues
Education
Credentialed Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Counselor - Human Services, Trauma Informed Counseling
Outreach Training Institute
Brentwood, NY02-2027
High School Diploma -
Riverhead High School
Riverhead, NY06-1994
Skills
- Active listener and empathetic with patients, children, customers and co-workers
- Great professional interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented
- Very strong work ethic
- Organized and neat work area at all times
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Executed precise sterilization protocols and maintained 100% safety compliance in dental office.
- Maintained a positive, safe space and relationship with one on one autistic adolescent.
- Supported special needs dealing with behavioral issues, anxiety and learning disabilities helping to build academic growth and confidence.
Certification
- Certified NYS Mandated Reporter
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
- Certified Food Manager ( via Suffolk County Sanitary Code)
- Person Centered Care Certification
- Professional Boundaries and Reporting Requirements Certification
-Suicide Risk Monitoring Certification
- Certified in Trauma Informed Support
Interests
Timeline
Dental Technician /Dental Lab Technician
Dr. Kerry J. Lane DDS
03.2019 - 05.2023
Waitress
Eleni Stavropoulos
04.2014 - 11.2017
One-On-One Bus Aide
First Student Transportation
10.2009 - 06.2010
Special Education Student Aide
Eastport South Manor School District
10.2008 - 06.2009
Waitress/Restaurant Shift Manager
Atlantic Seafood Market
03.2002 - 12.2005
Credentialed Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Counselor - Human Services, Trauma Informed Counseling
Outreach Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Riverhead High School