Magdalena Wiedie
Columbus,OH
Summary
Personable and compassionate, with deep commitment to supporting individuals in crisis. Possesses foundational knowledge of victim advocacy principles and is proficient in crisis intervention and communication skills. Dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those affected by crime and trauma.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anti-Human Trafficking Outreach Specialist
The Salvation Army
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted weekly street outreach to identify, engage, and support individuals experiencing human trafficking, providing crisis intervention and meeting basic needs.
- Built trusting relationships with survivors through trauma-informed communication, safety planning, and ongoing case support.
- Managed daily operations of a drop-in center serving trafficking survivors.
- Coordinated service delivery, including crisis intervention, basic needs distribution, referrals, and ongoing case management.
- Implemented trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices to ensure safe, accessible, and equitable services.
- Built and maintained relationships with hospitals, law enforcement, shelters, treatment providers, and advocacy groups to ensure a comprehensive, trauma-informed service network.
Anti-Human Trafficking Case Management Intern
The Salvation Army
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated client assessments to identify needs and develop personalized service plans.
- Worked with clients to create and reach goals.
- Documented case notes accurately and in a timely manner to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers to enhance support services.
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention to survivors of trafficking, fostering resilience and recovery.
- Provided trauma-informed case management, supporting clients in creating individualized goals and developing step-by-step action plans to achieve them.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting support strategies as necessary to improve outcomes.
Social Work Intern
House of Hope
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Observed methods of and participated in facilitating group and individual counseling sessions using therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
- Provided supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental care to over 60 clients.
- Empowered clients to feel confident in advocating for themselves and their needs.
- Enhanced knowledge regarding addiction and mental health, specifically in men.
- Analyzed client family structures to identify patterns and develop tailored intervention strategies, fostering improved familial support systems and client outcomes.
Bartender and Server
Northstar Cafe
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted over 100 guests in making meal and drink selections and navigating dietary restrictions.
- Engaged in conflict resolution with both clients and customers, solving issues as they arose.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the dining room, the kitchen, and in storage areas.
- Attended leadership training with 2 other employees from my cafe location to learn how to create a healthier and more motivated environment at the cafe.
Vice President
Body Sense at The Ohio State University
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the organization of the Columbus NEDA Walk 2023.
- Promoted body positivity and neutrality among vulnerable populations.
- Spread awareness about eating disorders, including prevalence and warning signs.
- Helped to create a safe space for students of all bodies to build community on campus.
- Advocated to reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
Vice President
Body Sense at The Ohio State University
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the organization of the Columbus NEDA Walk 2023.
- Promoted body positivity and neutrality among vulnerable populations.
- Spread awareness about eating disorders, including prevalence and warning signs.
- Helped to create a safe space for students of all bodies to build community on campus.
- Advocated to reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
Military Community Advocate
The Ohio State University Office of Military and Veteran Services
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Planned, organized, and held events to build community between military-connected students.
- Managed a $4,000 budget and appropriately used funds to best serve the community.
- Completed the appropriate forms and processes for budget approval.
- Collaborated with other Military Community Advocates to create events that met our population's needs.
- Implemented outreach strategies that increased participation in key programs and services.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Spanish
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio05-2025
Skills
- Communication and rapport-building
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Motivational interviewing
- Crisis management
- Maintaining client records
- Mental health crisis response
- Crisis intervention
- Community outreach programs
- Community advocacy
Certification
- LSW
Timeline
Anti-Human Trafficking Outreach Specialist
The Salvation Army
10.2025 - Current
Anti-Human Trafficking Case Management Intern
The Salvation Army
08.2025 - Current
Social Work Intern
House of Hope
08.2024 - 04.2025
Vice President
Body Sense at The Ohio State University
09.2023 - 08.2024
Vice President
Body Sense at The Ohio State University
09.2023 - 08.2024
Military Community Advocate
The Ohio State University Office of Military and Veteran Services
08.2023 - 05.2024
Bartender and Server
Northstar Cafe
05.2023 - 11.2024
Masters of Social Work -
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Spanish
The Ohio State University