Melina Brann

1873 Parkcrest Dr. SW Apt. 5, Wyoming, MI 49519

(269)-317-8082
Email: Brannmelina@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE
To work within a multidisciplinary community where I can utilize my education and talents to
positively change people's lives through improved health and wellness

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University- Grand Rapids, Michigan Expected April, 2017
Degree: Master of Social Work- Advanced Generalist
Certification: Limited Licensed Master of Social Work

Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, Michigan Completed April, 2015
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Psychology

SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Sarah Care Adult Day Care - Grand Rapids, Michigan May, 2016 Present
Social Work Intake Intern
Conduct intake interviews to determine eligibility for program enrollment and least
restrictive environment for disabled and aging clients
Created and use tracking system to collect and review data to monitor performance results
and patient outcomes
Communicate with clients case manager, caregiver, or family members to ensure program
compliance and effectiveness
Provide brief/crisis intervention and referrals as needed
Co-facilitate an Alzheimers Caregivers support group
Manage and evaluate appropriateness of offering financial grants to clients of low-income
families within program guidelines

Hearts Journey Wellness Center Allendale, Michigan August, 2014 February, 2015
Intern
Handled making appointments and checking in clients
Co-facilitated meditation-mindfulness sessions for clients with anxiety and attention disorders

Heritage Homes Incorporated Holland, Michigan October, 2013 March, 2014

Community Living Support
Helped increase or maintain personal self-sufficiency of individuals, helped them achieve
goals of community inclusion, independence and productivity
Helped clients socialize and relationship build, activities of daily living, money management,
and participation in regular community activities
Worked with clients parents, psychologists, and case workers to construct a daily plan and
goals to work on with the clients
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Alzheimers Association Advocacy Forum March, 2017
Phi Alpha Honor Society April, 2016 - present
Advocates for Senior Issues: September, 2016 - present
Long-term Care Strategy Committee
Older Americans Act Orientation September, 2016
Family Caregiver University- Dementia: How to September, 2016
Understand and Handle Better
Healthcare Professionals: Exploring Complicated Mourning September, 2016
QPR Suicide Prevention September, 2015

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Family Video Battle Creek, Michigan & Grand Rapids, Michigan May, 2015 June 2016
Sales Associate
Cost Plus World Market Grandville, Michigan March, 2014 December, 2014
Sales Associate
Full Blast Recreation Center Battle Creek, Michigan April, 2012 September, 2013
Cashier