Julie L.

Schwartz
3040 Peachtree Rd NW #707 ~ Atlanta, GA 30305
schwjl13@wfu.edu ~ 404.354.5404

Education
Wake Forest University | Online Program
Master of Arts in Counseling
Wake Forest University | Winston, Salem NC
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Minors in Communication, Womens and Gender Studies
Deans List: Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Summer 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008
Study Abroad in London Fall 2007

Jan 2013- Present

GPA: 3.95
August 2005-May 2009

Experience
Laurel Heights Hospital
October 2014-Present
Intern Therapist
Counseled children and adolescents with psychiatric and behavioral problems in a residential treatment
facility, providing individual, family, and group therapy
Utilized evidence-based practices, maintaining paperwork and client notes to be reviewed by insurance
companies
Collaborated as part of a treatment team to determine accurate diagnoses and provide holistic therapeutic
services to safely discharge patients to reintegrate into the community
Advocated for patients, providing case management and referrals for community resources
Atlanta Womens Center | Atlanta, GA
March 2010-May 2014
Counselor, Patient Educator
Counseled women concerning their options during an unplanned pregnancy, offering abortion, adoption,
and prenatal referrals
Educated patients about birth control, and the risks and aftercare instructions involved in abortion
Helped thousands of indigent patients obtain financial help for their procedures, advocating to different
organizations such as NAF and WRRAP on their behalf
Advised patients in crisis situations, offering referrals for domestic violence and rape victims
Answered phones to make patient appointments, gathering detailed medical information, and verifying
insurance benefits
Varasanos Pizzeria | Atlanta, GA
March 2010-October 2010
Hostess
Provided excellent customer service at an upscale restaurant
Organized reservations and arranged seating in a busy, fast-paced environment
Jewish Family and Career Services (Shalom Bayit) | Atlanta, GA
September 2009-March 2010
Social Work Intern
Counseled individuals and their children struggling with domestic violence
Co-facilitated support group for domestic violence victims
Taught curriculum to Emory students about healthy relationships and dating violence
Samaritan House | Atlanta, GA
October 2009-March 2010
Volunteer
Taught computer skills to homeless individuals and helped with creating resumes
New York City Arts Coalition | New York, NY
June 2008-August 2008
Non-Profit Intern
Worked with a team to organize benefit for the arts
Conducted fundraising to support New York art galleries and theatres
Performed organization and relocation of office and business materials
Courtnay & Rowe | Atlanta, GA
May 2006-August 2006
Assistant
Designed an art-based tutoring program for young children in a school setting