MacKenzie Sullivan

743 Eastern Ave NE

(517) 914-9560
sullivanmackenziem@gmail.com

LICENSURE

SKILLS

Limited License Master of Social Work:

May 2016

Active Listening
Problem Solving

EDUCATION

Grand Valley State Univ.:

Grand Rapids, MI
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Masters of Social Work
August 2013-April 2016

Critical Thinking
Empathy
Verbal Communication

Emphasis in Child Welfare, Mental Health Policy, Immigration, and Law

Achieved 3.8+ grade point average

Written Communication

Western Michigan University:

Kalamazoo, MI
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Bachelors of Science

Relationships

Major: Psychology, Minor: Criminal Justice

Graduate Magna Cum Laude with continuous Dean's List recognition

Case Management

August 2008-April 2012

EXPERIENCE

D.A.Blodgett-St. Johns:
Grand Rapids, MI
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Direct Care Counselor
October 2012-May 2016

Utilized strong relationship building skills to tend to the physical and

emotional needs of youth who have experienced abuse and/or neglect.
Handled behavioral crisis exhausting de-escalation techniques with violent
and suicidal clients
Consulted with team therapist and case manager to create and lead
individualized treatment plans
Encouraged and provided opportunity for youth to get involved in social,
recreational and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills
and develop social relationships.

Health Net of West Michigan:

Grand Rapids, MI-

Case Manager
May 2015-April 2016

Assisted adults and children in preserving their health by continuing regular

contact with clients including visiting clients' homes.
Addressed the social determinants of health on the micro, mezzo, and macro
level with maintaining a caseload of approximately 25 clients and
successfully closed over 200
Secured housing, medical care, and employment for clients by working with
various community agencies.
Empowered clients to navigate complex systems such as the health care
coverage system, behavioral health, and housing services on their own.

Jackson Community College:

Hillsdale, MI
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Teaching Assistant

May 2012-August 2012

Planned and conducted lecture for two college courses: Introduction to

Psychology and Abnormal Psychology.
Graded student reports and examinations

Maintain Professional
Advocate for Individual Clients
Collaboration
Crisis Intervention
Home Visits
Resource Coordination
Referral Services
Teen Suicide Prevention
Documentation
AWARDS
Claudia Rankine Reception
provided an opportunity to meet
and converse with a well known
author on the social issues of
racial discrimination. Professor
nominated as the sole graduate
student to attend event.
Phi Alpha Honor Society
member due to high academic
achievement.
St. Ignatius Scholarship
received due to community
service and academic
achievement
National Student Leadership
Conference
nominated for

leadership skills and academic

achievement

Kalamazoo Autism Center:

Kalamazoo, MI
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Behavior Analyst

August 2008-April 2012

Implemented direct therapeutic interventions for developmentally delayed

youth, by teaching, modeling, and coaching of ABA techniques directed to
increase language and communication skills, social skills, appropriate play
skills, cooperation skills, and daily living skills.
Collaborated in the development of Individualized Programs, Progress
Reporting, and Recommendations based upon the clients goals and needs.
Designed and conducted research on various behavioral analysis techniques
and presented findings in thesis presentation

Pollys Country Market:

Jackson, MI
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Assistant Manager

May 2005-August 2010

Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned a reputation for

exceeding service standard goals.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely
manner.
Earned management trust by serving as key holder to the store safe,
responsibly opening and closing store.
Trained front end staff, such as cashiers and baggers, as well as supervised
over 20 employees nightly.
Designed and organized community events, as well as recruited and assigned
volunteers.

RESEARCH

Using Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior to Decrease

Aggressive Behavior in a Child with Autism-
Undergraduate Thesis
Completed in April 2012 through Western Michigan University: Designed,
conducted, and completed a research thesis under the supervision of Dr. Malott

Exercise as a Treatment for Depression in Adolescents

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Research Study
Completed in April 2014 through Grand Valley State University: Quantitative

research to determine if implementing an exercise regimen with teenage females

decreased depressive symptoms

Factors Contributing to Outcomes in the Lives of Adults Who Have Aged

Out of Foster Care
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Research Study

Completed in August 2015 through Grand Valley State University: Qualitative

research conducted by interviewing adults who have aged out of the foster care
system and analyzing the conversations for factors contributing to their current
lifestyle

TRAININGS
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Certified in Nonviolent Crisis
Prevention Intervention
Motivational Interviewing
Person Centered Planning
Preventing Placement
Disruption for Children in
Foster Care Cultural Competency
Suicide and Self-harm
Homelessness and housing
HIPPA
Mandated Reporting