SAIIDA POWELL
New York,United States
Summary
As a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with diverse experience in peer mentorship, work study, and child care, I am eager to contribute my skills to your team. My background in serving, gallery guarding, and educational internships has equipped me with a strong foundation in teamwork and communication. I am passionate about fostering a supportive environment and am excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact while growing alongside your organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery guard
American Academy of Arts and Letters
New York, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Monitoring and guarding the artworks in the various galleries for the exhibition shows
- Usher of annual Honor Ceremonial
Cater Waiter
Catering Services
Brooklyn, New York
10.2024 - Current
Professional preparation, transportation, and service of food and beverages for events. Customized experience, including planning, food prep, service staff, bar services, and post-event cleanup.
Babysitting/transporting children, Child Care Worker
Babysitting Child Care
New York, NY
12.2021 - Current
- Supervising child outdoor/indoor activities. Transporting children between locations.
Summer Peer Mentorship
SUNY Purchase - Educational Opportunity Program
Purchase, NY
07.2025 - 07.2025
Welcoming incoming Freshmen. Engaging in planned activities with mentees. Sharing personal college experience with mentees. Giving a tour of the campus to mentees. Transporting mentees around campus to planned activities. Helping mentees with program class assignments.
Work Study, Payroll Office
Purchase, NY
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Alphabetized and organized files. Printing and shredding.
Work Study, Children's Center
Purchase, NY
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervising children: Age 2-5. Engaging in play with children.
Summer peer mentorship, Success Fellows
Purchase, NY
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Welcoming incoming Freshmen. Engaging in planned activities with mentees. Sharing personal college experience with mentees. Giving a tour of the campus to mentees. Transporting mentees around campus to planned activities.
Work Study, Harbor Behavioral Center
Purchase, NY
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed social media posts for main events and holidays. Distributed posters around campus. Helped with event planning.
Intern/Education department
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed the Museum's Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages to engage the community through our Fashion Friday program, Trivia Tuesday program, and monthly celebrations.
Program member
Studio Museum in Harlem
New York, NY
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed photography skills. And worked with arts professionals to explore history and various social justice issues within marginalized communities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Purchase College, State University of New York
Purchase, NY05-2026
Skills
- ASL (American Sign Language)
- Spanish
LANGUAGES
ASL
Spanish
Timeline
Summer Peer Mentorship
SUNY Purchase - Educational Opportunity Program
07.2025 - 07.2025
Cater Waiter
Catering Services
10.2024 - Current
Work Study, Payroll Office
07.2024 - 04.2025
Summer peer mentorship, Success Fellows
06.2023 - 06.2023
Work Study, Children's Center
08.2022 - 10.2023
Babysitting/transporting children, Child Care Worker
Babysitting Child Care
12.2021 - Current
Gallery guard
American Academy of Arts and Letters
10.2021 - Current
Work Study, Harbor Behavioral Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
Intern/Education department
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
12.2019 - 05.2020
Program member
Studio Museum in Harlem
12.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Purchase College, State University of New York