Social Work Intern

Posted on: 2009-04-06

Natalie E. Hilliard\\r\\n\\r\\n3590 Terri Lynn Ct.\\r\\nTucker, GA 30084\\r\\[email protected] \\r\\n \\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\nEDUCATION: Masters of Social Work, May 2009\\r\\n Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA\\r\\n 3.7 GPA\\r\\n\\r\\n Bachelor of Arts in Human Services, May 2007\\r\\n Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, May 2007\\r\\n Minor in Spanish, May 2007\\r\\n LaGrange College, LaGrange, GA\\r\\n GPA of 3.44 on a 4.0 scale\\r\\n\\r\\n Courses taken included:\\r\\n Sociology of Childhood Social Problems and Policy\\r\\n Statistics Life Course & the Social Environ.\\r\\n Social Psychology Criminology\\r\\n Research Methods in Political Science\\r\\n \\r\\n\\r\\nHONORS: Jane Addams Award\\r\\n LaGrange College 2007\\r\\n Awarded to Sociology student exhibiting excellence in service and scholarship.\\r\\n\\r\\n Pi Gamma Mu - Social Sciences Honor Society\\r\\n\\r\\nPROFESSIONAL\\r\\nEXPERIENCE: Intern – Social Work Dept. August 2008- May 2009\\r\\n Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston, Atlanta, GA\\r\\n • Plan and organize 2009 Community Social Work Conference.\\r\\n • Research and analyze policies for best practice improvements.\\r\\n • Maintain relations with current community donors to social work department.\\r\\n • Cultivate and develop new partnerships with local agencies for Social Work\\r\\n\\r\\n Intern – Criminal Investigative Division June 2008 – August 2008\\r\\n FBI Headquarters, Washington DC\\r\\n • Research and analysis of current drug data and trends. \\r\\n • Create new agent training material.\\r\\n • Develop informational case presentations.\\r\\n\\r\\n Intern September 2007 – May 2008\\r\\n The Giving Tree, Decatur, GA\\r\\n • Conduct home visits for parents interested in adoption.\\r\\n • Plan and implement monthly parenting classes.\\r\\n • Develop and facilitate youth programs. \\r\\n\\r\\n Office Assistant, August 2003 – May 2007\\r\\n LaGrange College Marketing and Communications Office\\r\\n • Data entry using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint\\r\\n • Understand the management and filing of confidential documents\\r\\n • Assist in marketing campaigns for LaGrange College\\r\\n \\r\\n Intern, August 2003 – May 2006\\r\\n Children\\\\\\\'s Advocacy Center of Troup Co.\\r\\n • Monitor court appointed family visitations\\r\\n • Maintain progress notes for court appearances\\r\\n • Work with parents and children to develop interpersonal skills\\r\\n • Prepare children for reunification\\r\\n\\r\\n Intern August 2006 – May 2007\\r\\n Alterna, Inc., LaGrange, GA\\r\\n • Provide Spanish to English translation for medical and school appointments\\r\\n • Plan and execute community events for Latin American immigrants\\r\\n \\r\\n Community Building and Organizing Intern January 2007 - May 2007\\r\\n DASH (Dependable, Affordable, Sustainable Housing) for LaGrange, Inc. LaGrange, GA \\r\\n • Participate in strategic planning and budget meetings\\r\\n • Organize monthly community events\\r\\n • Maintain weekly newsletter\\r\\n • Assist in ESOL classes for adults\\r\\n\\r\\nRESEARCH\\r\\nEXPERIENCE: Graduate Research Assistant, August 2008 – May 2009\\r\\n GA State University Social Work Department\\r\\n • Conduct research and analyze results on housing and homelessness in Atlanta\\r\\n • Identify area agency resources for homelessness\\r\\n • Publish findings in scholarly journal\\r\\n\\r\\n Graduate Research Assistant, Aug 2007 - December 2007\\r\\n GA State University Criminology Dept. \\r\\n • Perform research on DeKalb County Drug Courts\\r\\n • Observe drug court proceedings\\r\\n • Conduct data entry and analysis of information.\\r\\n\\r\\n Research Assistant, January 2007 – May 2007\\r\\n LaGrange College Sociology Dept.\\r\\n • Conduct research of elderly Americans\\r\\n • Organize and present data findings\\r\\n\\r\\nCOMMUNITY\\r\\nACTIVITIES: • Mission Trip to Moldova with Briarlake Baptist Church, May 2004\\r\\n • Student Government Association Executive Council, LaGrange College, 2006-2007, Active Member Aug 2003-May 2007\\r\\n • Phi Mu Fraternity LaGrange College, Active Member August 2003 – May 2007, Executive Council, December 2005 – December 2006\\r\\n\\r\\n \\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n