Sakidra Irvin
Brooklyn
Summary
Motivated, compassionate and detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and familiarity with patient services, ready to bring a caring approach to a new role as a dental assistant.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Heart Share Human Services of New York
05.2023 - Current
- Provide personalized support to individuals with developmental disabilities, enhancing daily living skills, and independence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to client needs.
- Administer medications according to prescribed schedules, following the six rights, and document any changes or reactions observed.
Freelancer
Worked for my self
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Overnight babysitting for ages 11-13; checked for proof of Covid vaccinations to allow entry to venues.
- Assisted with homework and meal preparation.
- Helped build and maintain daily hygiene skills.
- I made sure the kids were up and ready for school, and I brought them to school in the morning.
Front Desk Clerk
Project Renewal
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Answered phone lines, answering general inquiries, and directing them to the appropriate staff, as well as handling mail and deliveries.
- Monitored building activity by patrolling and using CCTV, ensuring clear entrances and exits, and documenting unauthorized activity.
- Maintained a logbook, ensuring residents sign upon entry and exit.
Counter Person
Wildlife Conservation Society
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Responsible for opening and closure procedures in restaurant.
- Supervised kitchen staff and provided data entry when required by management.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment.
- Prepared all food using kitchen equipment as well as serve customers.
Secretary/ Office Assistant
Stuck Treats
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed all day-to-day functions of the office.
- Carried out transactions and interactions with customers in a timely and professional manner, in person and over the phone.
- Maintained a data entry system guaranteeing the accuracy of information entered and an easily decipherable record of customers, transactions, inventory, etc.
Maitre d'
Ichiran
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Maître D responsible for providing professional customer service.
- Responsible for orders and aiding kitchen staff.
- Inventory and floor management
Sales Associate
New York & Company
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided customer service assisting with purchasing of merchandise.
- Greeted customers upon entry.
- Assisted customers with the finding of merchandise.
- Intake, sensor, and organization of merchandise on floor and in stock.
Counselor
College for Kids
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Assisted students with various activities.
- Ensured that assigned students arrived to classes safely and on time.
- Maintained a safe learning and/or activity filled environment.
Administrative Assistant
Mount Aloysius College
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Answered incoming calls, took messages when required, and provided email correspondence; assisted with the intake of guests for seminars, and retained a log of attendees.
- Maintained a filing system of sensitive administrative and program documents; audited supply inventory.
- Created Excel documents for report logs, flyers, and newsletters.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
Long Island City, NY03-2026
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup & breakdown
- Infection control proficiency
- Multi-Line phone system
- Front desk
- Dentrix
- Organized & detail-oriented
- Verbal & communication skills
- Inventory control
- Administrative support
- Safety plans
- Conflict resolution & behavior management
- Developmental disabilities experience
Certification
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Infection Control Certification
Sexual Harassment Certification
AMAP Certification
SCIP-R Certification
Timeline
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Heart Share Human Services of New York
05.2023 - Current
Freelancer
Worked for my self
01.2021 - 01.2023
Front Desk Clerk
Project Renewal
04.2020 - 04.2021
Counter Person
Wildlife Conservation Society
01.2019 - 11.2019
Secretary/ Office Assistant
Stuck Treats
01.2018 - 01.2019
Maitre d'
Ichiran
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
New York & Company
01.2016 - 01.2017
Counselor
College for Kids
01.2016 - 01.2016
Administrative Assistant
Mount Aloysius College
01.2014 - 01.2015
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants