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Emma Louise Farmer

New York,NY

Summary

Highly-motivated recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Crime Victim/Domestic Violence Victim Advocate

Safe Horizon
Manhattan, New York
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as legal aid, housing, job training and medical care.
  • Provided crisis intervention, safety planning and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence and other general crimes.
  • Learned and integrated a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lends into my work with clients.
  • Worked collaboratively with NYPD personnel as a liaison to effectively ensure the safety of victims in emergency situations.
  • Conducted home visits to assess living conditions, provide support and monitor progress towards identified goals.
  • Conducted outreach activities at schools, churches and other community locations to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence and general crime.
  • Maintained client records using an electronic database system, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of data entered.
  • Served as a training mentor to aid in the onboarding process for new hires.

Hostess - Lead

Wild Olive Restaurant
Johns Island, SC
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Greeted incoming guests and escorted to assigned dining area and present menus.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
  • Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.

Lab Assistant Intern

Green River Spirits
N. Charleston, SC
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
  • Collected and organized information for entry, prioritizing entries to increase efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience-Psychology

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
12.2022

Skills

  • Writing/Grammar/Proofreading
  • Data Collection/Entry/Management (ie, SPSS Statistics, JASP, & MATLAB)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excell
  • Effective Interpersonal Communication (ie, conflict management/resolution, teamwork, active listening, problem-solving aptitude, etc)
  • Safety Planning/Assessment
  • Trauma Informed Care Framework
  • Client Advocacy
  • Time Management/Multitasking
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Affiliations

Study Abroad (06/2022-7/2022) - University of Nicosia (Nicosia, Cyprus).

  • European Cultures - studied a variety of diverse European cultures and subcultures, emphasizing the diversity of human experience
  • Introduction to Photography - developed fundamental skills and knowledge in the construction and production of photographic images (i.e., landscape, portrait, architecture, street art).

Farm Assistant (05/2019-05/2020) - Sea-Green Farm

  • Assisted with planting of seed trays, harvesting flowers, clearing the ground, delivering flowers, and the general upkeep of the property.

Timeline

Crime Victim/Domestic Violence Victim Advocate

Safe Horizon
12.2023 - Current

Hostess - Lead

Wild Olive Restaurant
05.2021 - 08.2021

Lab Assistant Intern

Green River Spirits
05.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience-Psychology

University of Florida
Emma Louise Farmer