Meredith Hartley-Gunter
Sulphur,LA
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Sociology with Family Science concentration paired with hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Educational Treatment Council, Inc.
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge
- Contributed to continuous program improvement efforts by participating in staff trainings, sharing best practices among peers, and actively seeking feedback from families served.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for each family''s unique needs, addressing areas such as mental health, nutrition, and parenting skills.
- Increased family stability by providing crisis intervention and connecting them to appropriate community supports.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex family situations and deliver comprehensive care.
- Enhanced case management through regular monitoring, reviewing, and updating of individualized service plans.
Front Desk Night Auditor
Quality Inn Suites
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensured accurate financial transactions for guests by meticulously processing night audit tasks.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Managed reservations accurately, preventing overbooking situations and guaranteeing smooth guest arrivals.
- Logged wake-up call requests and set up automatic rings in system.
- Supported daytime staff by preparing necessary reports and documents for seamless shift transitions.
- Performed nightly updates to room charges and rates.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and welcoming front desk area, enhancing the guest experience.
- Improved guest satisfaction by efficiently handling check-ins and check-outs during overnight shifts.
- Facilitated prompt issue resolution for guests with concerns or complaints, prioritizing their comfort and satisfaction.
Intern
Faith House of Acadiana
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Improved public awareness of available resources through targeted marketing campaigns.
- Utilized social media platforms effectively to spread awareness about upcoming events, initiatives, or opportunities for involvement within the community outreach department.
- Assisted in event planning and coordination, ensuring smooth execution and maximizing attendance rates.
- Surveyed local program participants to ascertain problematic areas requiring improvement.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
Volunteer
Care Help of Sulphur
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Fostered sense of community, organizing neighborhood gatherings.
- Coordinated food drives for improved local food bank stock levels.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
McNeese State University
05-2025
Skills
- Strength-based approach
- Needs assessment
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Community resources
- Client advocacy
- Family support
- Professionalism
Certification
- Certified Victim Advocate, Office for Victims of Crime
- Louisiana Cans 2.0 Assessment, Praed Foundation Collaborative Training Website (TCOM) - March 2026
- Associate Office Application Specialist, Microsoft
Timeline
Intern
Educational Treatment Council, Inc.
01.2025 - 05.2025
Front Desk Night Auditor
Quality Inn Suites
01.2022 - 09.2023
Intern
Faith House of Acadiana
01.2021 - 03.2021
Volunteer
Care Help of Sulphur
07.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
McNeese State University
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