Brianna Barron
Merrick,NY
Summary
Dynamic and motivated LMSW, recently graduated from Stony Brook University, equipped with a solid foundation in social work principles and a desire to make impactful contributions to individual and community well-being. Expertise in client advocacy, assessment, and implementing treatment plans. Ability to adapt to evolving client needs while fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Texas Roadhouse
07.2023 - Current
- Operate in a fast-paced environment
- Communicate effectively to ensure a satisfactory guest experience
- Resolved any concerns presented by guests
- Collaborated and cooperated with other staff members
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts
School Social Work Intern
Wellington C. Mepham High School
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with educators and other support staff to identify and address student behavioral concerns.
- Documented case notes and progress reports to track student development over time.
- Completed Social Histories
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop student-centered interventions
- Assisted in crisis intervention strategies to ensure student safety and wellbeing
- Engaged with families to provide resources and support for student success at home
- Coordinated with external agencies to link students with community resources and services.
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication.
- Facilitated a mental health club after school
Social Work Intern
Westbury Memorial Public Library
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provide information, referrals, and support to patrons seeking assistance with housing, employment, healthcare, mental health, and social needs
- Assisted clients in accessing library resources and community services
- Conduct needs assessments and help identify service gaps within the library’s patron base
- Adhere to ethical standards of social work practice
- Provided one-on-one support for individuals seeking assistance with social issues.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization
Bartender/Server
Houlihan's
05.2017 - 12.2023
- Ensure customer satisfaction
- Mediate problematic situations
- Developed active listening skills in a fast-paced working environment
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
Nanny
Private Family
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Created a safe nurturing environment for children
- Managed the schedules of the children and planned activities accordingly
- Met the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual demands of children
- Encouraged and motivated children to complete daily tasks
Head Counselor/ One-on-One Aide
Camp Iconic
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Ensured safety of the campers
- Monitored behavior and assisted with de-escalation strategies during behavioral episodes
- Documentation of behavior in collaboration with parents
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to promote positive interactions
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Teacher’s Assistant
Bellmore Merrick Child-Care Program
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Monitored children grades Kindergarten-6th
- Planning and supervising activities for children
- Assisted Head Teacher with providing support and motivation to children
- Assisted children to learn appropriate social behaviors and cope with daily social interactions
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication within the school setting
Education
MSW - Social Welfare
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Suny Oneonta
Oneonta, NY06.2021
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Compassionate
- Intervention planning
- Building rapport
- Child development
- Active listening
Timeline
School Social Work Intern
Wellington C. Mepham High School
08.2024 - 06.2025
Social Work Intern
Westbury Memorial Public Library
08.2023 - 06.2024
Server
Texas Roadhouse
07.2023 - Current
Nanny
Private Family
09.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher’s Assistant
Bellmore Merrick Child-Care Program
09.2017 - 06.2018
Bartender/Server
Houlihan's
05.2017 - 12.2023
Head Counselor/ One-on-One Aide
Camp Iconic
06.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Suny Oneonta
MSW - Social Welfare
Stony Brook University