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Keuka College 2025 Leadership in Social Work
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Olivia Bessey Nolan

Clinton

Summary

Compassion focused, using strengths-based perspective that prioritizes an individual’s life experiences and autonomy. Dedicated in promoting empathy, conflict resolution, active-listening, and open-mindedness and motivated to advocate for others seeking guidance. Proven ability to display leadership within the social work field through various instances of community organization, group interaction, and one-on-one meetings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-Time Advocate, Student Intern

Youth Advocate Programs Inc. of Monroe County, Rochester NY
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • 416 hours of direct service
  • Strengths-based, person-centered perspectives
  • Working with youth ages 12-17 years old involved in the juvenile justice system and probation
  • Spend approximately 4-10 hours each week with youth
  • Attending family and youth intakes and creating Individualized Service Plans (ISP) for youth
  • Prioritizing community engagement and resources
  • Motivational Interviewing training and application
  • Co-facilitating Peaceful Alternatives to Tough Situations (PATTS) group

Part-Time, Student Assistant

Digital Imaging & Mail Center, Keuka College, Keuka Park NY
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Communicate with various mailing services to ensure student and faculty packages are received
  • Assist student and faculty in providing information on package locations and mail inquiries
  • Using a spreadsheet to locate any necessary information about a package
  • Creating a welcoming environment to incoming student and faculty members

Part-Time Student Intern

The Neighborhood Center Inc., Utica, NY
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Provided daytime childcare to school-aged children ages 5-13 years old
  • Developing, shadowing, and facilitating activities to help children build social skills, build interpersonal skills, continue personal growth and development, continue education during the summer, and promote interactive fun
  • Monitor interpersonal conflict and guide children towards compromise, de-escalation, and general conflict resolution
  • Provide a safe, positive, and upbeat environment

Part-Time Worker

Oneida County Public Defender's Office, Utica NY
12.2021 - 08.2023
  • Shadowed a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
  • Met with incarcerated clients from a variety of backgrounds to discuss personal, legal, and family concerns and needs
  • Learned about local resources and organizations for client needs
  • Assisted paralegals in scanning and filing confidential legal paperwork into the organization’s computer system

Writing Center Tutor

Keuka College, Keuka Park NY
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Created individualized plans to help each student improve writing skills.
  • Assisted students in understanding the purpose of various types of writing assignments.
  • Encouraged students to become independent writers by providing resources and strategies for self-correction.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clinton High School
Clinton, NY
06.2021

Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work

Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY
05.2025

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Upbeat, positive attitude with a strengths-based perspective
  • Compassionate and empathetic disposition with patience for growth
  • Open-minded to all backgrounds, values, ideals, dynamics, cultures, etc
  • De-escalation and conflict resolution in crisis situations
  • Time Management and Organization
  • Client Advocacy
  • Collaboration with clients and colleagues

Keuka College 2025 Leadership in Social Work

Awarded at Honors Convocation to one student receiving their Bachelor's of Social Work Degree who demonstrates exemplary leadership skills in the field of Social Work.

Timeline

Part-Time Advocate, Student Intern

Youth Advocate Programs Inc. of Monroe County, Rochester NY
01.2025 - 05.2025

Part-Time Student Intern

The Neighborhood Center Inc., Utica, NY
07.2024 - 08.2024

Part-Time, Student Assistant

Digital Imaging & Mail Center, Keuka College, Keuka Park NY
08.2023 - 12.2024

Writing Center Tutor

Keuka College, Keuka Park NY
08.2022 - 05.2023

Part-Time Worker

Oneida County Public Defender's Office, Utica NY
12.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work

Keuka College

High School Diploma -

Clinton High School

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