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OBJ ECTIVE
Dedicated, soon-to-be licensed social work professional, seeking a full-time position that allows me to directly
interact with individuals or groups. Passionate about crisis intervention, quickly identifying problems and
working hard to solve those issues individually and societally.
EDUCATION
Masters in Social Work Pending Licensure in April 2017
Grand Valley State University - Grand Rapids, MI GPA: 3.98
COURSEWORK
Psychopathology Families and Children
Social Welfare and Policy Individuals
RELEVANT PROJECTS
Pathway Home Program Evaluation Fall 2016
Led a team of interviewers to obtain information regarding program goals and objectives from both
upstream and downstream stakeholders
Mediated a conversation amongst administrators of the program to revise and edit reoccurring themes
and ideas seen within the full program evaluation
Individual Case Assessment, Grand Valley State University Spring/ Summer 2016
Analyzed and presented a complete case review of a child subjected to the spectrum of abuse and
neglect
WORK EXPERIENCE
Social Work Intern May 2016 - Present
Helen Devos Childrens Hospital Center for Child Protection - Grand Rapids, MI
Triage cases to determine the necessary level of care for all patients
Interview children of all ages to obtain a medical history
Interact and work collaboratively with Children Protective Services, Law Enforcement, Prosecuting
Attorneys Office, and Childrens Advocacy Centers for over 63 counties in Michigan to protect the
safety and well-being of residing children
Ensuring that policies, procedures and protocols are being executed in a manner that creates a calm and
comfortable environment for our patients
Mental Health Worker and Direct Care Specialist May 2014 - Present
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital - Grand Rapids, MI
Therapeutic Group Facilitator leading discussions and patient involvement, primarily with adolescents in
an inpatient setting
Participates in case management, intake process, routine safety checks, ensuring the safety and well-
being of patients, charting on treatment progress, and handling crisis situations
Graduate Assistant August 2016 - Present
Center for Entrepreneurship at Seidman College of Business - Grand Rapids, MI
Program Manager and Project Assistance for entrepreneurially focused and community based programs,
both for high school and collegiate level students
Coordination of logistics, marketing and communication surrounding these events
Teaching Management and Entrepreneurship undergraduate courses for 40 students
SKILLS
Software skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Certifications: CPR, Crisis management, Conflict resolution and Verbal De-Escalation Skills
Patient Observation and Safety Committee, Forest View Psychiatric Hospital 2015-2016
Committee of individuals str iving to impr ove policies, pr ocedur es, and tr ainings associated with
the maintenance of patient safety, well-being, and psychological state