Passionate and dedicated social work professional with a strong foundation in crisis intervention, community engagement, and peer support advocacy. Seeking to leverage my skills and experience to promote mental health, provide support services, and empower vulnerable populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
UHS Congestive Heart Failure Clinic
2024.08 - 2025.05
Delivered crisis intervention and emotional support to over 100 patients diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure
Coordinated referrals to community resources to promote continuity of care
An active member in a peer support group; Mended Hearts, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective learning workshops
Collaborated with board members to coordinate the American Heart Walk Association 2025 Heart Walk Event
Conducted intensive research on connection between mental health and heart health for tabling at Heart Walk event
Graduate Assistant
University of South Carolina
2023.08 - Current
Company Overview: Graduate student assistant in the Social Work Department
Assisted with research projects assessing the efficacy of foster care programs
Assisted with research projects assessing the efficacy of foster care programs as well as foster care engagement within the community by collecting data and running qualitative coding schemes
Worked on Better Futures Initiative as a coach/mentor guiding foster youth in their process of attaining higher education
Graduate student assistant in the Social Work Department
Assisted with research projects assessing the efficacy of foster care programs
Intern
Benedict College
2024.01 - 2024.04
Reviewed grant funding to determine how it would be dispersed as a drug and alcohol prevention program on campus
Worked on a team to effectively and efficiently run the food pantry on campus and brought awareness to food insecurity in HBCUs
Collaborated on the creation of a recruitment tool for the college's BSW program; which included a flier, website, and presentation
Intern
South Carolina S.H.A.R.E.
2023.08 - 2023.12
Worked alongside the director of the peer support agency to raise awareness of the importance of peer supporters and advocate for increased pay through events, classes, and meetings
Outsourced resources in the surrounding counties to create a list of agencies that provided amenities and services to those in need
I created and presented my work on the importance of proper Reentry programs for the formerly incarcerated
Nanny
2022.05 - 2023.08
Full-time summer nanny of two children, administered one-on-one care and met physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children
Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment, and contributed to a safe, caring, nurturing, and stimulating environment