NAME
Address
City State Zip
EMail
Phone Number
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work
University of South Carolina
Concentration: Organizations and Communities
GPA: 3.8
May 2006
Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Cum Laude
Lander University
Emphasis: Counseling
December 2003
Greenwood, SC
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Palmetto Aids Life Support Services (PALSS)
Columbia, SC
Social Work Intern
February 2006- May 2006
• Assisted in grant writing through researching literature on people living with HIV/AIDS, dealing
with mental illness and incarceration
• Developed knowledge and skills to effectively work on issues related to minority populations,
health care and sexually transmitted diseases
• Participated in small group facilitator training focused on minority populations
• Gained experience working within a non-profit organization through understanding budgeting,
strategic planning, funding and the break down of these responsibilities
Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
Columbia, SC
Social Work Intern, STD/HIV Division
August 2005-February 2006
• Helped plan the 2005 South Carolina STD/HIV Conference
• Prepared focus group reports for South Carolina HIV/AIDS care providers
• Assisted in planning and attended South Carolina HIV/AIDS planning council meetings
• Gained experience working within a government agency by developing knowledge of funding,
budgeting and administration
Kershaw County Mental Health Clinic
Camden, SC
Social Work Intern
November 2004- May 2005
• Counseled high school students
• Applied theories and specific interventions to help clients reach treatment plan goals
• Expanded skills to work with clients in rural settings
• Prepared treatment plans and clinical notes
Beckman Mental Health Clinic
Intern
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Greenwood, SC
August 2003-December 2003
Assisted in running a psychosocial rehabilitative program for mentally ill adults
Developed skills for working with mentally ill adults from different cultural, ethnic and
socioeconomic backgrounds
Taught life skills activities on stress and time management
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RELATED EXPERIENCE (continued)
Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging
Columbia, SC
Intern
May 2002-August 2002
• Updated the agency resource directory
• Attended meetings pertaining to Meals on Wheels and issues related to dealing with the elderly
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Wings and Ale
Server
Columbia, SC
May 2004- present
Ninety Six High School
Soccer coach and Substitute teacher
Ninety Six, SC
January 2004- May 2004
Capri’s Italian Restaurant
Server
Greenwood, SC
May 2003- December 2003
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
National Association of Social Workers
ACTIVITIES
Lander University Psychology Club, Member 2001-2003
Vice President, 2002
Lander University Soccer Team
HONORS/ AWARDS
Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology
Alpha Chi, National Honor Society for Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors
Golden L Award, 2003
NCAA Degree Completion Award, 2003
Lander Foundation Academic Scholarship, 2003
Lander University Athletic Scholarship, 2002