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Sara Huff

Sara Huff

BSW
Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Enthusiastic, newly graduated Bachelor of Social Work eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry].

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Assistant

Franklin D. Schurz Library
South Bend, IN
08.2018 - Current
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
  • Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Closely monitored front desk visitors to maintain secure and clean environment.
  • Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.

BSW Student Intern

Goodwill Industries Michiana
South Bend, IN
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Used Outlook to archive paper documents electronically, increasing usability and office organization.
  • Built rapport with clients to facilitate trusting relationship and provide setting conducive to growth.
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
  • Interacted with clients professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
  • Connected employees and members of the community with resources such as: housing, food, clothing, legal, mental health, and anything else to assist in relieving the effects of COVID-19.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Assisted the Goodwill Career Center with walk-in clients looking for help with resumes, job searching, and skill-developing

Volunteer Counselor

Camp Mariposa
South Bend, IN
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Mentored and tought kids about addiction.
  • Built relationships with campers while discussing topics relating to mental health and addiction.
  • Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by helping them talk through the issue.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.

Sales Associate

Zumiez
Mishawaka, IN
02.2018 - 03.2018
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward reducing store theft.
  • Performed end-of-shift cash-out operations according to store policies.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN
08.2017 - 05.2021

Skills

Social Work Research

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