Abigail Salamanca
Schererville,IN
Summary
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and to be of service to others in organization. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented. Soon to be completing undergraduate school, has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Sciences, with a focus on Individual and Family Services. Looking to seize opportunity to begin career. Planning on attending graduate school to acquire a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Carter's Babies & Kids
Schererville, IN
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
Shelter Advocate Intern
Haven House, Inc.
Hammond, IN
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Facilitated support groups for victims of domestic violence with the goal of enhancing their self-esteem and providing emotional support.
- Assisted survivors in accessing housing, financial assistance, medical care, mental health services, childcare services, job training programs.
- Offered referrals to appropriate community resources based on individual needs.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive service plans for clients affected by domestic violence.
- Organized educational workshops on topics such as personal finances and money management.
Counseling Intern
ABC Counseling
Merrillville, IN
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted intake assessments and interviews with clients to determine their needs.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to clients.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure proper communication between all parties involved in a client's care plan.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, and completing insurance forms.
- Performed 130 hours of supervised counseling sessions, including group and individual sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN12.2023
Skills
- Client Service
- Positive and Professional
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Service-Oriented
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Member of PNW Spanish Club from 2019-2023.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shelter Advocate Intern
Haven House, Inc.
08.2023 - 11.2023
Counseling Intern
ABC Counseling
01.2023 - 04.2023
Sales Associate
Carter's Babies & Kids
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
Purdue University Calumet
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