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Nakhiya Shearin

Durham,NC

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Upcoming College graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

General Merchandiser

Target
Durham, NC
07.2021 - Current
  • Pushed and stocked products in multiple departments and consistently met time targets
  • Kept sales floor clean, neat, and well-stocked for customers, helping to drive consistent sales with professional arrangements
  • Helped customers select merchandise by offering multiple product options fitting specific needs
  • Executed revised sales plans and reset zones to incorporate new merchandise
  • Backed up cashier staff during heavy customer flows to prevent unnecessary service delays
  • Picked and packed order items
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise
  • Greeted customers and directed them to requested products.

Social Work Intern

AMIKids Infinity Wake
Raleigh, NC
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
  • Engaged in continuous learning on social work practices and ethical guidelines.
  • Complied with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts.
  • Provided one-on-one counseling sessions to support client mental health and well-being.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on emotional regulation skills.

Social Work Intern

Wake County Department of Health and Human Service
Raleigh, NC
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and provide resources as needed.
  • Attended court hearings with clients to advocate on their behalf.
  • Collaborated with other professionals such as therapists and medical personnel to coordinate services for clients.
  • Organized and maintained case records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Observed client interactions in order to evaluate progress toward goals set forth in treatment plans.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
  • Completed daily documentation.

Internship Student

Communities In Schools, Cis
Durham, NC
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
  • Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
  • Sat in on meetings, took detailed notes and brainstormed with team members on ways to solve problems.
  • Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.

Brand Ambassador

Forever 21
Durham, NC
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Assist managers with opening and closing procedures
  • Assist with overnight floor reset
  • Assist in daily store recovery, before during, and after store opening hours
  • Complete sales transactions and maintain proper accountability at registers
  • Ensures great customer service by assisting in location, availability of selected merchandise, and in fitting rooms.

Frankie's Fun Park Member

Frankie's Fun Park
Durham, NC
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Assisted managers with store opening and closing procedures
  • Process payments and returned receipts, cash, coin, and payments card to customers
  • Assisted customers with attractions
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
  • Provided client service by distributing programs, answering patron's questions, and selling tickets and merchandise.

Education

Master of Social Work -

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05.2023

High school diploma - General Studies

Jordan High School
06.2019

Skills

  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Organization and Categorization
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Decision Making
  • Quick Learner
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Processing
  • Customer Service
  • Payment Processing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Case records management
  • Behavior modification
  • Child welfare
  • Referrals and networking
  • Self-care strategies
  • Client advocacy
  • Individual counseling
  • Case management
  • Mental health support

Additional Information

  • STD Awareness Project, BSW Senior Seminar Service Learning Class
    Project Participant, Student

    * Researched the recent trends in STD infection and learned about its impact on HBCU campuses

    * Collected and analyzed data from a survey to assess STD knowledge in the NCCU student community

    * Interviewed community organizations and student organizations to assess their interest in collaborating on efforts to increase STD testing, knowledge and reduce stigma

    * Connected interested organizations using a Think Tank event to create a sustainable plan for providing programming to decrease stigma and increase harm reduction language for students.
  • North Carolina Central Varsity Cheerleader (4 years)

Captain (1 year)

  • SAAC representative ( 3 years )

Timeline

Social Work Intern

AMIKids Infinity Wake
08.2024 - 04.2025

Social Work Intern

Wake County Department of Health and Human Service
09.2023 - 04.2024

Internship Student

Communities In Schools, Cis
08.2022 - 04.2023

General Merchandiser

Target
07.2021 - Current

Brand Ambassador

Forever 21
06.2020 - 07.2021

Frankie's Fun Park Member

Frankie's Fun Park
02.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

North Carolina Central University

High school diploma - General Studies

Jordan High School

Master of Social Work -

North Carolina Central University

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