Brittany McKeon

4604 Haywood Farms Rd. | New Bern, NC 28562 | 252-675-8973 | brittanymckeon13@gmail.com

Professional Summary
I am currently a student at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, graduating with my bachelor's degree
May 2019. I begin an advanced standing program for a master's degree in social work May 2019. I am looking
for an opportunity to begin my career in an environment that supports my personal drive to impact others’ lives.

Education
 The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, North Carolina
 Program: BSW | Graduation Date: May 2019
 Major: Social Work
 Minor: Health Promotion
 GPA: 3.508

 East Carolina University

 Program: MSW | Graduation Date: Spring 2020

Experience
01/2015 – 12/2018
Residential Advisor | Housing and Residence Life | The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

A residential advisor's goal is to maintain a positive mentor relationship with the residents in their
respective building by implementing programs, bulletin boards, and other activities to help engage and
motivate residents toward success during their time at the university.

01/2018 – 08/2018
Orientation Leader | Center for Student Success | The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

An Orientation leader serves as a mentor for new students during the summer as they are introduced to the
university as well as the students first point of contact when learning about the campus.

09/2017 – 11/2017
Internship with Communities in Schools | Townsend Middle School | Maxton, North Carolina

While volunteering and interning at Townsend Middle School, I was able to assist and work alongside the
program director and school social worker implementing programs such as Girls Empowerment and Book
Club.
01/2019 - 04/2019

Internship with Habitat for Humanity Craven County | New Bern, North Carolina

While interning with Habitat for Humanity, my primary responsibility was to begin operating and
supporting the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. The Neighborhood Revitalization initiative’s goal is
to empower residents to take pride and responsibility for the upkeep of their homes and their neighborhood.

Certifications
 Mental Health First Aid Certified 02-2017 - 02-2020

Awards & Acknowledgements

 Received "Highest GPA" award at the Housing and Residence Life end of year banquet in Spring 2015.
 Received a Bronze Braves Scholar award at the Braves Scholar Ceremony in September 2017
 Received a Silver Braves Scholar award at the Braves Scholar Ceremony in September 2018
 Received “Most Outstanding Orientation Leader” award 2018
 Inducted into the Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society November 2018
 Member of the National Association of Social Workers