Niyla Ford, BSW
Lancaster,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of social worth ethics and training in the competencies. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the world of social work. Eager to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
Division Of Family And Children Services
Atlanta , GA
01.2022 - Current
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
- Attended weekly meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
- Assisted social workers with coordination and facilitation of informational meetings for potential foster and adoptive parents
- Enrolled potential caregivers into appropriate courses
- Maintained accurate notation of all interactions with potential and current caregivers
- Directing inquiring clients to the appropriate individuals or departments for help
- Assisted with statewide data project
Campaign Aide
Multiple Campaigns
Atlanta , United States
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Reviewed and used data to make recommendations to improve campaign performance, media touchpoints and journey.
- Used advanced targeting models, measurement and plans.
- Drove data-influenced decisions for campaigns and businesses.
- Demonstrated outstanding collaboration across organization and managed many tasks.
- Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Engaging with the community to encourage voting and also get them registered
- Arrange transportation to voting polls
Volunteer
True Deliverance Food Pantry & Closet
Atlanta, GA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Create food bundles according to the needs of the recipients
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
- Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks.
- Tracked volunteer hours in spreadsheets.
Accounts Supervisor and Office Manager
IAS- Industrial Absorbent Solutions
Lancaster, SC
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Handle all day to day office work, including issuing payroll as well as filing paperwork, running errands, creating schedules for multiple departments and attending meetings
- Addressed problems with accounting, billing and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
- Oversaw new business development and customer servicing.
- Liaised between account holders and various departments.
- Educated clients on new absorbent solutions and updated account information to maintain high standards of client service.
- Managed numerous accounts by reviewing and mitigating discrepancies and collaborating with account holders.
Intern
Beverly Smith Ministries, ABLE KIDS
Charlotte, NC
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Set up for conference room for board meetings
- Greet and inform the public who entered the building
- Teaching public speaking skills and etiquette to the preteens enrolled in the program
- Creating activities and/or projects and assignments for the preteens
- Assisting in planning and conducting the charity events
- Conducted a self confidence workshop with the girls enrolled
Education
BSW - Social Work
05.2022
- Dean's List 2018-2022
- Phi Alpha Honors Society Member (Zetta Kappa Chapter)
- Summa cum laude graduate
- Relevant Coursework:
Professional Helping & Ethics
Practice Competencies I & II
Writing for Social Work
Social Work with Diverse Populations
Social Work Theory
Issues with Health Disparities
Social Welfare Policy
Research Methods for Social Work I & II Issues of Child Welfare
- Professional Development:
Mandated Reporter of GA Certification
Citi Training Certification
Certification in Detecting Developmental Delays
Security training and Clearance for the state of Georgia
High School Diploma -
05.2018
- Honor Roll 2014-2018
- Awarded Alpha Kappa Alpha Debutante Miss Congeniality, Recipient 2018
- Awarded Young Woman of Distinction, Recipient 2018
- Hope Scholarship Recipient
- Life Scholarship Recipient
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
Skills
- Referrals and networking
- Case records management
- Treatment plan guidance
- Client advocacy
- Social services
- Research tools
- Community resource knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Data Entry
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Social Work Intern - Division Of Family And Children Services
01.2022 - Current
Volunteer - True Deliverance Food Pantry & Closet
01.2020 - 03.2020
Accounts Supervisor and Office Manager - IAS- Industrial Absorbent Solutions
05.2019 - 08.2019
Campaign Aide - Multiple Campaigns
04.2019 - 05.2021
Intern - Beverly Smith Ministries, ABLE KIDS
06.2016 - 08.2016
Clark Atlanta University - BSW, Social Work
Lancaster High School - High School Diploma,
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