College Aide

Posted on: 2008-06-02

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: One and a half years of experience working in the counseling and psychological fields. Exceptional active listening skills. Experience working with the forensic population and trauma survivors. Special interests include opportunity to effectively contribute to the collective knowledge of criminology and victimology by applying my analytical skills while simultaneously cultivating my expertise in this field. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts: Forensic Psychology. Awarded 2008 John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY ● Dean’s List, 2006 ● Certificated in CPR & AED, 2006 RELATED COURSEWORK • Psychology of Personality • Psychology of Criminal Behavior • Abnormal Psychology ● Law & Ethics ● Criminology ● Statistics EXPERIENCE: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, World Trade Center Health Registry, New York, NY 07/2007- Present College Aide ● Provide emotional support and advocacy for distressed and concerned callers ● Refer callers to appropriate and beneficial services ● Manage and maintain WTC Health Registry’s journal article archives using Procite software ● Establish and organize office library ● Perform general office duties as required PAC Program, Brooklyn, NY 02/2007 – 05/2007 Psychology Intern ● Observed and conducted substance abuse group therapy sessions ● Aided clinicians with making observations about clients ● Conducted on-site toxicology exams ● Assisted with writing group notes and progress reports Old Navy Co, New York, NY 08/2004 – 01/2006 Victoria’s Secret, New York, NY 05/2003 – 07/2003 Sales Associate ● Resolved consumer issues over the phone while efficiently ringing up consumers in the store ● Enhanced company’s weekly profits by persuading consumers to apply for the store credit card ● Promoted a productive working environment by exhibiting a positive and energetic attitude at all times Wasserman & Wise Tax Agency, New York, NY 02/2004 – 04/2004 Administrative Assistant ● Implemented and organized a filing system for the office ● Contributed to productivity by assisting the accountants during periods of high volume by entering data into the software program Lotus 1-2-3 SKILLS: ● Estimable analytical skills and decision-making abilities ● Steadfast professional decorum and work ethics ● Adaptable to various working environment ● Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Procite ● Proficient in internet and literature research, including PubMed database ● Exceptional writing, verbal and interpersonal skills