Monique Meerbrey
Ann Arbor,Michigan
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with over 5 years of experience working with children, offering comprehensive background in social services, specializing in documentation and supervision of parent-child visits for children in care. Holds strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills and is adept in building client rapport and assessing needs to provide parent-child conflict resolution. Driven by a strong intrinsic desire to advocate for the mental health of children and provide support services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Visitation Specialist
Fostering Futures
02.2023 - Current
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members
- Documented data, wrote contact reports, and completed accurate updates to case records
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict
In-Store Shopper
Whole Foods
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing
- Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route
Camp Counselor
Bradley Fieldhouse
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts and sports activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development, creative expression, and interest in sports
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels
- Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks
Program Assistant
Community Action Network
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Organized activities for children ages 5-14 years old
- Prepared meals and enforced COVID-19 safety precautions
- Assisted children with homework assignments
- Participated in food drives for families living in surrounding community
Cashier
AKIRA Bijora
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Answered questions about store policies and helped customers complete purchases and locate items
- Made product recommendations to increase sales
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns
Education
Master of Social Work - Welfare of Children And Families
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Community Action And Social Change
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MichiganCurrent
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Google Workspace
- Contact Reports
- Cultural Awareness
- Time Management Skills
- Child and Adolescent Mentoring
- Effective Communication
- Child Development
Timeline
Visitation Specialist
Fostering Futures
02.2023 - Current
In-Store Shopper
Whole Foods
01.2022 - 02.2023
Program Assistant
Community Action Network
08.2020 - 05.2022
Camp Counselor
Bradley Fieldhouse
05.2020 - 08.2022
Cashier
AKIRA Bijora
05.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Social Work - Welfare of Children And Families
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Community Action And Social Change
University of Michigan
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