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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Professional Summary
Bachelor's level social worker seeking new opportunities in impactful work that allows opportunity to foster my passion, skills, and experience to the fullest. Personal emphasis include leadership development, advocacy, program evaluation and development, public education, and collaboration.
Work History
Community Development Specialist, 02/2016 to Current
Great Lakes Credit Union – Chicago , IL
Great Lakes Credit Union – Chicago , IL
- Work with Caring Communities team to develop programming for school and neighborhood development
- Assist with various city-wide initiatives and the larger agency as a whole
- Collaborate with local churches, businesses, organizations, and civil groups to develop new programming and meet current needs
- Oversee multiple budgets that supplement neighborhoods and schools
- Provide technical support, oversight, and assistance to programming, clubs and special projects in schools
- Provide technical support, oversight, and assistance to event planning, communication, and development in neighborhoods
- Develop partnerships and facilitate collaboration that enhances efforts with neighborhoods and schools.
Community Social Worker, 09/2015 to 02/2016
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida – Gainesville , FL
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida – Gainesville , FL
- Provided asset-based community development and strengths-based assessments to Fulbright Springs Neighborhood
- Oversaw event planning and communication within the neighborhood
- Mentored a caseload of youth from Division of Youth Services
- Collaborated with support teams to provide youth with resources and connections to the community
- Provided crisis intervention, appropriate resources, and referrals to youth and families.
Caring Communities Intern, 01/2015 to 05/2015
Community Partnership Of The Ozarks – City , STATE
Community Partnership Of The Ozarks – City , STATE
- Developed and facilitated student skill building groups at Boyd Elementary
- Participated in one-on-one mentoring with students identified by school staff
- Provided crisis intervention, support, and referrals to youth and families
- Developed a semester long family book club for Kindergarten students and their families
- Took an active role in other agency-based projects held by Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
Logistics Committee Volunteer, 01/2014 to 04/2015
Missouri State Relay For Life – City , STATE
Missouri State Relay For Life – City , STATE
- Collaborated with Logistics Committee to design and plan most efficient set up for Relay for Life event
- Paricipated in collaboration and planning meetings with Missouri State University
- Attended event planning committee meetings in 2014 and 2015 to prepare for two events
- Participated in fundraising and promotion events prior to Relay for Life
Leasing Agent/Bear Village Assistant Manager, 10/2014 to 09/2015
Bryan Properties Real Estate – City , STATE
Bryan Properties Real Estate – City , STATE
- Oversaw calendar for meetings and appoints for office leasing agents and managers
- Responsible forscheduling Bear Village clubhouse staff
- Assisted perspective residents and current residents at numerous properties throughout Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, and Lebanon.
Salon Attendant, 02/2014 to 09/2015
Bronze Tanning Salon – City , STATE
Bronze Tanning Salon – City , STATE
- Assisted store manager in scheduling staff and tracking staff hours
- Provided respectful customer service to ensure an enjoyable experience
- Responsible for balancing cash register and daily deposits
Behavioral Support Technician, 11/2013 to 03/2014
ARC Of The Ozarks – City , STATE
ARC Of The Ozarks – City , STATE
- Assisted young adults with dual diagnosis of a developmental disability and a mental/behavioral disorder
- Supported individuals by teaching Community Awareness, Daily Living, and Social Skills.
- Collaborated with staff to provide best care for enriching experiences
Education
Bachelor's of Social Work: May 15, 2015
Missouri State University - City, State
Missouri State University - City, State
- Cumulative GPA 3.8
- Honors Magna Cum Laude, Governor's Scholar, Bright Flight Scholarship, Dean's List (2011-2015), Honors College
- Member of Sigma Kappa Sorority - Vice President of Philanthropic Services 2013
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School Attended
- Missouri State University
Job Titles Held:
- Community Development Specialist
- Community Social Worker
- Caring Communities Intern
- Logistics Committee Volunteer
- Leasing Agent/Bear Village Assistant Manager
- Salon Attendant
- Behavioral Support Technician
Degrees
- Bachelor's of Social Work : May 15, 2015
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