Valentina Cedillo
Locust Fork
Summary
Diligent MSW student with solid foundation in social work principles and hands-on experience in supporting diverse populations. Successfully implemented intervention strategies and facilitated access to essential resources. Demonstrated empathy and active listening skills to build trust and foster positive outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Crisis Center of Birmingham - Senior Talk Line
07.2025 - Current
- Responsible for weekly calls to ten assigned senior adults facing loneliness or social isolation
- Assisted seniors by assessing needs and connecting them with appropriate resources and services when necessary
- Documented interactions accurately in compliance with confidentiality protocols and organizational standards
Unit Secretary
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Manage patient admissions, transfers, and discharges ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with hospital protocols
- Communicate between medical staff, patients, and families to facilitate efficient care delivery
- Train new staff on administrative processes and systems, fostering a collaborative work environment
Research Fellow
Jefferson County Memorial Project
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Engaged in a variety of learning activities to gain an understanding of Jefferson County's history of racial injustice and it's ongoing impact
- Collaborated with team members to research cases of past racial injustice as well as work to help identify victims
- Facilitated discussion panels in the community to discuss past and current issues in a city deeply intertwined with racial and social inequalities
Intern
Bibb County Department of Human Resources
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Gained a diverse array of experiences within Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Child Support Services, and other services provided by small county agency
- Experience in taking reports by phone, investigating abuse/neglect claims, and connecting to community members to available resources
- Maintained detailed notes and reports on each visit or interaction concerning clients
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, AL12-2026
Bachelor of Science - English
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, AL05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Montevallo
Montevallo05-2017
Skills
- Community engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Telephone etiquette
- Cultural awareness
Timeline
Volunteer
Crisis Center of Birmingham - Senior Talk Line
07.2025 - Current
Research Fellow
Jefferson County Memorial Project
06.2023 - 12.2023
Unit Secretary
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Intern
Bibb County Department of Human Resources
01.2017 - 04.2017
Master of Social Work -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - English
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Montevallo