Geoffrey La Rose
New York,NY
Summary
Motivated Social Worker in the making with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Self Employed Services
Georgetown, Guyana
12.2017 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
Staff Worker
Inter School Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Georgetown, Guyana
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Gathered, organized and plan activities to be carried out in schools.
- Empower youths to become the leaders of tomorrow.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Network with organizations to provide support for leadership forums.
- Facilitated educational sessions to tackle current social issues.
- Develop youth leaders and train them to function in various leadership position.
Sports Assistant
University Of Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana
11.2012 - 08.2015
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Guyana
Guyana01.2022
Diploma in Social Work - Social Work
University of Guyana
Guyana11.2018
Diploma in Computer Science
Linden Technical Institute
Guyana10.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Suite Proficiency
- Social Media Digital Marketing
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Excellent Workflow Management
- Social Perceptiveness
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Meetings
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Active listening
- Great team work skills
- Counseling
- Empathy
- School Programs
- Client Needs Assessment
- Managing Patient Cases
- Group Sessions
- Recreational Activities
- Resource Monitoring
- Child Development
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Family Case Management
- Intervention Planning
- Behavioral Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Client Advocacy
- Clinical Supervision
- Community Training
- Investigation Techniques
- Domestic Violence Training
- Client Coping Mechanisms
Timeline
Photographer
Self Employed Services
12.2017 - Current
Staff Worker
Inter School Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
08.2015 - 12.2017
Sports Assistant
University Of Guyana
11.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Guyana
Diploma in Social Work - Social Work
University of Guyana
Diploma in Computer Science
Linden Technical Institute
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