Exploring Life & Business with Shamaila Mirza of Rising Star Staffing

Today we’d like to introduce you to Shamaila Mirza.

Hi Shamaila, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers. 
Long before I started my business, I was a stay-at-home mom. I am a first-generation immigrant, and I did not have much opportunity as I was occupied with the responsibilities of a homemaker, raising my kids, and taking care of my elderly parents-in-law. To get exposure to the real world, I started working various jobs, including fast food and a clothing boutique. It wasn’t until I became a dental assistant in 2007 that I started thinking of a long-term career. After many years of working as a dental assistant, I completed my Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2018 from University of Detroit Mercy. As a professional dental hygienist, I felt accomplished and fulfilled in my daily work as I helped my patients achieve and maintain oral health. However, there was a drive in me to put my 16 years of experience to better use. As a member of the professional dental community, I had experience in various roles, and having worked at numerous clinics, I wanted to further my impact by connecting people to each other. 

Being a dental hygienist for years and being an assistant for an even longer time prior to that, I have gained a plethora of contacts. From my hygiene classes to the different clinics, I have worked in, I knew many people who needed help either finding a job or needing help in their office. People always came to ask me for help, whether it was dentists looking for more staff or professionals looking for a new role or clinic. The idea for my dental staffing company Rising Star Staffing arose from there. 

I feel passionate about my mission to help the dental community with the understaffing problem it is currently facing. I know firsthand how much work is required at a thriving dental practice, and I know what type of skills are needed in every role. Putting people where they desire to be as well as growing a stellar team for my clients is my passion, and I hope to continue working in this way for a long time. 

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
There are many obstacles that one will come across when opening up a small business. Finding people to recruit is not the difficult part, but successfully placing them within jobs is where the difficulty arises. There are so many job openings and so many candidates looking to get hired. Unfortunately, we have had experiences where someone who has shown interest in a job fails to show up for their interviews. This causes a delay in the hiring process and can be frustrating for my team and the client. 

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Rising Star Staffing is proud to be a woman-owned business operating in Southeast Michigan. We offer direct hire, contract, and temporary placements for all positions serving dental clinics in the area. We encourage everyone to utilize our services, from new graduates to experienced professionals, and find your dream job. 

We staff all positions critical to operating a dental practice, including dental assistants, dental hygienists, general dentists, and specialists. 

Rising Star Staffing is passionate about connecting people, ending their job search, and creating long-lasting relationships. 

What makes you happy?
I am happy with making the decision to start my own business. Despite the fact that Rising Star is in its early stages, I am always elated to find out I have successfully placed another lead with a client or have met a new client to work with in the future. Creating Rising Star Staffing brings a sense of self-fulfillment I was not sure I would ever have. From getting my bachelor’s degree later in life to becoming a hygienist and now a businesswoman. I think I have accomplished more in these past 10 years than I ever have in my entire adult life. 

Contact Info:

• Website: risingstarstaffing.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingstarstaffing/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088560602282
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89944035/admin/feed/posts/

Image Credits
Rabia Mirza