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Education
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Certification
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Fierra Brown

Fierra Brown

Olive Branch,MS

Summary

Dedicated Graduate Assistant adept in research and academic publishing demonstrated through history of academic excellence. Quick-learning, dedicated, and experienced working within postsecondary research environments. Dedicated to skill development and bringing value to dynamic teams.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Assistant

Alabama A&M University
Huntsville , AL
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Developed strategies to enhance student engagement within the classroom setting.
  • Organized events such as seminars, workshops or conferences for graduate students.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports and maintaining files.
  • Facilitated communication between faculty members and departmental staff.

MSW Internship

UAB Family Medicine Center
Huntsville, Alabama
08.2024 - 05.2025

I shadow a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in behavioral therapy. As her assistant, I conduct initial intake assessments on patients, using a solution-focused therapy approach to help them identify and work toward their goals. Additionally, I input essential documentation notes into the computer system.

I also help lead support groups for the clients who go to the family UAB Family Medicine center.

Undergraduate BSW Internship

Care Center
Newhope, AL
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in developing marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
  • Collaborated with team members to create a comprehensive social media strategy.
  • I created content for website pages, blog posts, and other online platforms.
  • Compiled weekly reports on customer feedback and satisfaction ratings.
  • Developed presentations and organized events to promote products or services.
  • Proofread documents before submitting them for review.
  • Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions to generate creative solutions.
  • I have completed 480 supervised hours of social work practice at the Care Center, working primarily with children, young adults, and elderly citizens on micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Resident Assistant

Alabama A&M University Residential Life & Housing
Hundred, Alabama
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Coordinated student events such as movie nights, game nights, and other social activities.
  • Conducted weekly floor meetings to discuss safety protocols, campus resources, and upcoming events.
  • Educated residents on university policies and procedures related to residential living.
  • Facilitated team building exercises among roommates or suitemates to foster a sense of community within the residence hall.
  • Implemented educational programs focusing on personal development topics such as study skills, time management, stress management.
  • Monitored assigned areas for cleanliness and security purposes.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings with Resident Director.
  • Provided guidance to first year students transitioning into college life.
  • Completed routine rounds, checking with residents to meet care needs.
  • Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted with resolving student conflicts and disputes.
  • Implemented strategies to increase resident participation in hall events and activities.

Child Welfare Title IV-E Social Work Department

Alabama A&M University
Huntsville, Alabama
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Implemented and organized child welfare programs at Alabama A&M through the Title IV-E grant.

I also liaise between vendors, businesses, and companies coming to Alabama A&M for programs. My job is to build my leadership skill set while pursuing a child welfare career.

  • Researched available resources within the community that could be beneficial for clients.
  • Presented educational workshops related to child welfare topics at various conferences or seminars.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • I created a service-based program for the elderly in New Hope, Alabama from Scratch

Education

Master of Social Work - Community Mental Health

Alabama A&M University
Huntsville, Alabama
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Lausanne Collegiate School
Memphis, TN
05-2019

Skills

-Organizer

-Planner and Diligent Worker

-Good Speaker and Writer

- Skilled in Google applications and Microsoft Office

- Active Listener

-Time Management

Teamwork and independent worker

Ability to develop volunteer-based programs for organizations to implement

  • Discussion leadership
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Data Collection
  • Professionalism
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Professional Development

Accomplishments

  • Honors Roll (2019-2020) (2020-2021) (2021-2022) (2022-2023) (2023-2024)
  • Normalite Opportunity Scholarship Recipient (2019-2023)
  • Heritage Gold Scholarship Recipient (2019-2023)
  • Freshmans Dean's List (2019-2020) Dean’s List (Fall and Spring 2022)
  • Apollo 50 (2019-2020) - A STEM learning community of 50 biology major students taking higher level courses and classes with each other.
  • National Society of Leadership and Success (Spring 2020)

Certification

  • Certified in SafeTalk Suicide Awareness Training
  • Certified in Naloxone Training
  • Certified in telehealth training

Affiliations

AAMU Civic Engagement Team

Volunteer

  • During the 2020 presidential election, I helped register Alabama A&M students to vote and send off their absentee ballots at the Madison Courthouse and the Elmore Gym.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Member

A prestigious society of women that continuously strive for academic excellence, and maintain an indulging interest in college, while serving the community, spreading awareness about social injustices, and impacting others in a meaningful way.

Timeline

Graduate Assistant

Alabama A&M University
08.2024 - 05.2025

MSW Internship

UAB Family Medicine Center
08.2024 - 05.2025

Undergraduate BSW Internship

Care Center
01.2024 - 05.2024

Resident Assistant

Alabama A&M University Residential Life & Housing
07.2023 - 05.2024

Child Welfare Title IV-E Social Work Department

Alabama A&M University
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Certified in SafeTalk Suicide Awareness Training
  • Certified in Naloxone Training
  • Certified in telehealth training

Master of Social Work - Community Mental Health

Alabama A&M University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Alabama A&M University

High School Diploma -

Lausanne Collegiate School
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