Brianna Sorrentino
Summary
I am a driven undergraduate student at the University of Delaware. I am currently pursuing a criminal justice degree, with an expected graduation date of May 2025. After graduation, I plan on enrolling in an accelerated nursing program and getting my SANE certification. I excell academically and want to continue to pursue my passions of helping others involved in the criminal justice system, through work experience and the medical field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern Domestic Violence Advocate
Child Inc
02.2024 - Current
- Improved survivor safety by developing personalized safety plans and providing resources for legal assistance.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through comprehensive case management services, including referrals to housing and employment opportunities.
- Empowered clients through advocacy efforts, ensuring their voices were heard by medical professionals, law enforcement personnel, and social service providers.
- Implemented trauma-informed practices across all aspects of service delivery, promoting healing and resilience among survivors of domestic violence.
- Assisted clients in obtaining protective orders by guiding them through the legal process and accompanying them to court hearings.
- Strengthened relationships with local law enforcement agencies, ensuring effective collaboration in responding to domestic violence incidents.
Student Peer Mentor
University Of Delaware
08.2023 - Current
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and social development.
- Shared information about student life, academic offerings and healthy decision making with peer mentees.
- Supported younger peers through one-on-one sessions, determining aspirations, setting goals and working through challenges.
- Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
- Worked as a mandated reporter, promoting sexual well-being and sexual assault awareness on college campuses.
Waitress and Hostess
McLoone's Restaurants
02.2022 - Current
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ06.2027
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
Newark05.2025
Skills
- Strong Leadership
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attentive Listening and Communication
- Proficient Time Management and Organization
- Trauma-Informed Advocacy
- Effective Resource Management
Certification
- Foundations of Domestic Violence, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 2024
- Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 2024
Timeline
Intern Domestic Violence Advocate
Child Inc
02.2024 - Current
Student Peer Mentor
University Of Delaware
08.2023 - Current
Waitress and Hostess
McLoone's Restaurants
02.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
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