Mariya Smith
Richmond,VA
Summary
International Relations student at Syracuse University with hands-on experience in child welfare and social services. Passionate about immigration advocacy, human rights, and helping individuals and families navigate complex legal and social systems.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Intern
Extra Special Parents
Richmond, Virginia
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Contributed to weekly team meetings by providing project updates and discussing strategies.
- Completed specialized training in foster care and adoption, kinship care, family support, and grief and wellness to expand upon my understanding of child welfare practices.
- Collaborated with caseworkers and agency staff to support family services.
- Assisted with parent meetings and court hearings, drafting clear follow-up notes to ensure effective communication.
- Responded to family questions with clear, respectful communication.
Strategic Market Researcher
Detectamet
Richmond, Virginia
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed comprehensive reports on findings from market research studies to guide strategic decisions.
- Collected customer feedback on metal detectable and x-ray visible products to inform product development.
- Updated research reports for sales and marketing teams.
- Collaborated with clients to communicate new products, order details, and delivery schedules.
- Presented findings to management and executive leadership and fielded questions to help refine strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2028
Skills
- Specialized Training: NTI Adoption Training & Foster Care Training: Foster Care and Adoption, Kinship Care and Family Support, Grief and Loss
- Technical Skills: SAGE Accounting Software, Microsoft Office Excel, Market Research
- Professional Skills: Client Communication, Team Collaboration, Reliability and Communication
Timeline
Student Intern
Extra Special Parents
05.2026 - 07.2026
Strategic Market Researcher
Detectamet
05.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Syracuse University