Maria Mangiameli
Student
Brooklyn,United States
Summary
Dedicated social work student transitioning from a successful first career as a television producer to pursue a profound passion for making a difference in people's lives. My unique blend of creativity, communication skills, and a deep sense of empathy equips me with a fresh perspective to address social issues. Eager to apply my prior experience in problem-solving and project management to create meaningful change, while actively learning and growing in the field of social work.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Samaritans Foundation
09.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help callers in need.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist callers with suicidal ideations.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with callers and address concerns.
- Evaluated risk to callers by gathering information and conducting assessments.
Video Editor
Contracted
01.2001 - 03.2020
- Edited content in real-time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
- Participated in creative meetings to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines.
- Worked for every major media company, including Time Warner, NBC Universal, and Viacom, as well as other companies, including Spiegel, and Penthouse to name a few.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
08.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
01.1998 - 06.2001
Skills
- Suicide Intervention
- Client Support
- Crisis Situations
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Risk Evaluation
- Customer Service
- Excel
- Video Production
Timeline
Fordham University - Master of Arts, Social Work
08.2023 - Current
Crisis Counselor Volunteer - Samaritans Foundation
09.2022 - Current
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
08.2022 - 06.2023
Video Editor - Contracted
01.2001 - 03.2020
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York - Bachelor of Arts, Film Production
01.1998 - 06.2001
Accomplishments
- Dean's List recipient 3 semesters in a row
- Received advancement at Samaritans after six months as a crisis volunteer
- Had a 20 year old successful career in Production before embarking on my 2nd career
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