Gail Hicks-Smith
Danville,VA
Summary
Energetic team player offering outstanding interpersonal skills. Well-trained individual with past experience working with children and adults in ever-changing environments. Punctual and dedicated to service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
God's Storehouse
04.2020 - Current
- Preparing food for distribution to families in need
- Interacting with the consumers who use God's Storehouse services with respect
- Ensuring a continuous flow of customers in a fast-paced environment (average of 175 families in a 4-hour period)
- Standing, walking, lifting for the same period
- Providing referrals if appropriate
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor
The Madeline Centre
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Provided individual and group services to children with mental health and behavioral issues within the Danville and Pittsylvania County school systems
- Set daily, weekly and monthly behavioral goals
- Coordinated and consulted with teachers, parents and other professionals
- Provided crisis intervention as needed
Membership Director
NC Coastal Pines Girl Scouts
05.2008 - 07.2013
- Recruited, trained and supported 150 Girl Scout volunteers for Orange and Person County in NC
- Recruited ~1200 girls and provided outreach services to schools in both counties during the school year and summer programs
- Acted as an ambassador for the Girl Scout brand through community events
Volunteer Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Danville, Va
03.2002 - 05.2008
- Recruited volunteers to serve as mentors to at-risk youth in Danville and Pittsylvania County
- Planned and provided monthly activities for unmatched children
- Made monthly contact with volunteers, children, parents and schools to track improvements in children's relationships
- Was an ambassador for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program at community events
- Created a realtionship with Averett University that resulted in over 30 matches
Education
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC05.1991
Skills
- Ability to comfortably communicate and interact with diverse populations
- Leadership skills
- High energy
- Excellent verbal and written skills
References
Rachel McKinney, Assistant Director, God's Storehouse Danville, VA 434-793-3663
Carol Dean, Guidance Counselor (retired), Dan River High School, Danville, VA 919-525-6053
Timeline
Volunteer
God's Storehouse
04.2020 - Current
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor
The Madeline Centre
08.2014 - 06.2019
Membership Director
NC Coastal Pines Girl Scouts
05.2008 - 07.2013
Volunteer Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Danville, Va
03.2002 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Meredith College
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