Mary Gardner
Clinton,Tn
Summary
Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients. Compassionate Youth Leader building purposeful relationships to inspire personal confidence and spirit-driven growth. Proactive supporter of community outreach initiatives to nurture support networks and open doors for program sponsorship and expansion. Proponent of tailored event planning to maximize attendance and engagement at every level of development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Leader
Teen Challenge
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Detailed working with adolescents age 13-18
- Specialty areas included working with teens struggling with addiction, homelessness, abuse, and mental health.
Hostess/Kid
Texas Roadhouse
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Children's Night Entertainer/Server
- Job as hostess includes greeting guests with smiles and a welcoming attitude, ensuring guests are brought to right table that accommodates their specific needs, as well as coordinating large tables and parties
- Job as server detailed being able to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast paced environment while maintaining a calm and happy attitude with guests
- Job as Kid’s Night Entertainer includes dressing in costumes, handling arts and crafts as well as face paint, and giving a believable performance for every child so that both child and parent leave satisfied and happy.
Server/Bartender
Carolina Ale House
- Job included handling money, serving alcohol and food, and practicing safe alcohol and food practices.
Volunteer
Knox County Public Library
02.2019
- Volunteer Position included understanding the dewey decimal system, knowledge of cataloging, organizing library events, and helping guests.
Volunteer
Three Rivers Rambler, University Commons
10.2018
- Job includes dressing in seasonal attire while mingling with guests and providing information on the train and Knoxville’s history as well as handling refreshments and candy to guests on board
- Responsibilities of the job include knowing the proper safety protocol procedures and maintaining a calm and positive atmosphere the whole time on the train.
Education
Associate Degree - Social Work
2022
Bachelor of Science - Human and Social Services
2022
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2020
Skills
- Social Services
- Social Work
- Adolescents/Teens
- Counseling
- Case Management
Certification
- Counseling Children & Adolescents (Accredited Certificate)
- ABC Certified TN
Timeline
Youth Leader - Teen Challenge
09.2022 - 01.2023
Volunteer - Knox County Public Library
02.2019
Hostess/Kid - Texas Roadhouse
12.2018 - 03.2021
Volunteer - Three Rivers Rambler, University Commons
10.2018
Server/Bartender - Carolina Ale House
Pellissippi State Community College - Associate Degree, Social Work
Bryant And Stratton College - Bachelor of Science, Human and Social Services
South Doyle High School - ,