Dominique Foster
Matthews,NC
Summary
The main objective of continuing social work education is to advance clinical knowledge and acquire additional insight into the best ways to apply the information. Learning from skilled and ethical educators will allow the tools to serve individuals and communities through a holistic lens – gaining a greater comprehensive view of the person-in-environment perspective. Dedicated and provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Mentor
Dove's Nest Women's Addiction Treatment Center
Charlotte, NC
10.2023 - Current
- Provide guidance and recommend coping mechanisms for women dealing with difficult addiction issues.
- Promote positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Serve as a role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Guide stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Assist mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Speak to 50 women bi-weekly regarding recovery from addiction.
Volunteer/ Peer Group Leader
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, And Incest National Network)
Washington, DC
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Short-term crisis intervention - Volunteered total of 273.53 hours on RAINN NSAH Hotline
- Provided live, anonymous crisis support to survivors across country
- Received extensive, ongoing, and up-to-date crisis intervention training
- Facilitated and participated in monthly, sometimes bi-weekly peer group meetings
- Provided group members with new strategies aligned with RAINN’s values and ethics.
Social Work Intern
Faith Hospice
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Hospice end-of-life care
- Assist patients and families with connection to community resources
- Provide counseling while being supervised to patients and families regarding emotional, social, and bereavement matters
- Assist with discharge plans while participating in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Participate in preparation, evaluation, and execution of interdisciplinary plan of treatment to assure highest quality of care
- Work with volunteer liaison and clinical director to update patient records and volunteer activity (time, activity, and next action needed).
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties
Account Executive
Dazian Creative Fabrics
South Hackensack, NJ
2018 - 2019
- High-end event and fabric décor company
- Exceeded sales goal within first 90 days of employment by 27%
- Ability to think creatively and be able to generate practical sales ideas and strategies
- Monitored market conditions, product innovations, and competitor activity and adjusted account sales approach to address latest market developments
- Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
Senior Account Executive
BBJ Linen
Niles, IL
04.2017 - 09.2018
- High-end event and fabric table décor company with revenue over 100M
- Exceeded sales goal within first 9 months of employment by 45%
- Led New York team in sales by 14%
- Prospected and closed major client with projected revenue of $1.6M
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals
- Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
- Obtained pricing deals, negotiated contracts, and solidified beneficial agreements
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Fordham University
The Bronx, NY2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
LA2021
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Suffolk Community College
Riverhead, NY2019
Skills
- Cultural Competence
- Active Listening
- Strategic
- Emotional Intelligence
- Research
- Empathy
- Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Wellness checks
- Case records management
Timeline
Volunteer Mentor
Dove's Nest Women's Addiction Treatment Center
10.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Faith Hospice
08.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer/ Peer Group Leader
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, And Incest National Network)
04.2019 - 10.2022
Senior Account Executive
BBJ Linen
04.2017 - 09.2018
Account Executive
Dazian Creative Fabrics
2018 - 2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Suffolk Community College
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