MELANIE SAAVEDRA
Newark De
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience as an Office Assistant at East Side House Co., excelling in advanced organization and communication. Proven ability to coordinate events and manage inventory efficiently, while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills. Recognized for enhancing office productivity and fostering a collaborative environment among students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Family Advocate
New Castle County Headstart
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with families to support children's educational needs.
- Conducted assessments to identify family strengths and areas for improvement.
- Organized workshops to educate parents on child development and available resources.
- Documented family progress and communicated updates to relevant stakeholders.
Dental Assistant
Wilmington pediatric dentistry
02.2025 - 06.2025
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- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring supplies were stocked.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for improved dental care practices.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Enhanced patient comfort by creating a welcoming atmosphere in the office environment.
- Improved inventory management of dental supplies through organized tracking systems.
- Communicated clearly with patients to address concerns and provide treatment information.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Office/Administrative Assistant
East Side House Co.
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinated and organized school events
- Made Honor roll certificates
- Took school ID photos
- Distributing items such as, senior shirts, new school merch, or report cards
- Inventory bi-weekly
- Made sure the office was clean and organized 24/7
- Assisted students with collaborative projects
- Paper work/computer work
- Made flyers for upcoming events
ESH Intern
YABC Lehman High School
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed inventory bi-weekly
- Organized and labeled storage closets/rooms
- Event Decorating
- Making Copies
- Bulletin board decorating
Babysitting
Self Employed
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Picked children up from School/Daycare
- Helped various children with their homework
- Made sure all children were fed before leaving
- Made sure all infants were bottle fed and diapers changed
- Children varied from 10 months - 7 years old
Education
High School Diploma -
Herbert H. Lehman High School
NY06-2023
Skills
- Advanced Organization and Time Management Skills
- Sorting and Labeling
- Works good under pressure
- Great communication skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Problem solving
- Fast learner
- Data collection
- Family engagement
- Confidentiality practices
- Child development
- Referral services
- Needs assessment
- Parent education
- Case tracking and follow up
- Effective communication
- Community resource coordination
- Relationship building
- Community resources
- Client advocacy
- Behavioral management
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Family advocacy
- Parenting education
- Eligibility assessments
- Family needs assessments
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Client documentation
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Family support
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Family services
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management abilities
- Written communication
- File management
LANGUAGES
English Fluent
Spanish Bilingual
Timeline
Head Start Family Advocate
New Castle County Headstart
08.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Wilmington pediatric dentistry
02.2025 - 06.2025
Office/Administrative Assistant
East Side House Co.
09.2023 - 06.2024
ESH Intern
YABC Lehman High School
11.2022 - 06.2023
Babysitting
Self Employed
08.2019 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Herbert H. Lehman High School