Ashiya Howard
Jackson,MS
Summary
Compassionate Social Work student with strong organizational and communication skills. Experience in customer service and an internship at Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services, applying knowledge to address real-world challenges. Committed to advocating for children and families, ready to leverage academic insights and practical experience to create a meaningful impact in social work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services
08.2025 - Current
- Completed supervised field experience in child welfare setting, applying social work knowledge and professional standards to support vulnerable populations.
- Gained hands-on experience supporting children and families, learning effective child welfare practices to enhance service delivery.
- Strengthened communication, documentation, organization, and professional problem-solving skills, contributing to operational efficiency in an agency environment.
Sales Associate
Target
Jackson, MS
01.2023 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to enhance store visual appeal, engage customers, and highlight featured merchandise.
- Organize racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Developed positive relationships with customers through attentive service and personalized assistance.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with store policy to ensure customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jim Hill High School
Jackson, MS05.2022
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12.2026
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Problem solving
- Multicultural competence
- Communication
- Organization
- Child welfare
- Time Management
- Cultural awareness
- Advocacy skills
- Ethical decision-making
- Stress management
Honors & Leadership
Mississippi Academic Pathway (MAP) Scholarship, Scholarship Recipient, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Member, 2026
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services
08.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Target
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Jim Hill High School
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration
Jackson State University