KIVETTE R. WRIGHT
abg2tb@r.postjobfree.com
Columbia, SC 29209
Cell: 843-***-**** Home: 803-***-****
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry level position as a
Substance Abuse professional
EDUCATION: Master of Arts in Community Counseling
Webster University, Columbia, SC
3.6 Grade Point Average
Expected Graduation Date: May 2012
COURSEWORK: Human Growth and Development, Foundations of Counseling:
The
Helping Relationship, Psychopathology, Group
Counseling, Career counseling
Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice
Benedict College, Columbia, SC
3.1 Grade Point Average
Graduated on May 2008
COURSEWORK: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Juvenile Delinquency,
Minorities
Crimes and Social Policy
WORK EXPERIENCE: Intern
March 2011 to Present Brown Clinical Services
Charlotte NC
. Provide administrative duties
. Schedule weekly appointments
Law Enforcement
October 2008 to Present South Carolina Department of Mental
Health / Forensic Unit
Columbia SC
. To enforce DMH Rules and regulations, policies,
and procedures
. Conduct foot patrols, monitor clients, and assist
clinical personnel as needed
. Process new detainees and inmates
. Transports consumers to treatment facilities
. Assist with key control
Security
June 2008 to October 2008 Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Columbia SC
. Provided sufficient security to prevent escapes by
foreseeable means
. Conducted daily head counts, and cell searches
. Maintained security by assignment of
detainees/inmates to minimum, medium, or maximum
security
. Administrative duties
. Served the needs of all prisoners, staff,
attorneys, and community organizations
Intern
August 2007 to November 2007 Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF)
Columbia SC
. Performed general clerical duties and followed
office procedures
. Developed and maintained computerized databases to
generate statistical and relational reports.
. Investigationed targets such as firearms and
narcotics trafficking organizations
. Made office and field contacts
. Participate in the development of appropriate
training materials for field staff
. investigates immigration crime, human rights
violations and human smuggling, smuggling of
narcotics, weapons and other types of contraband
Intern
May 2007 to August 2007 Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services
Columbia SC
. Wrote weekly reports on offenders
. Made jail runs with agents
. Provided administrative assistance
. Made Court appearances
. Conducted drug testing
. Experience with crisis intervention and direct
service to victims.
Page
January 2007 to November 2007 South Carolina State House
Columbia SC
. Prepared mail for delivery
. Provided administrative assistance service to
numerous Representatives and Senators
Administrative Assistance
May 2006 to August 2006 Ford Environmental Services L.L.C
Charlotte NC
. Arranged the weekly schedules
. Handled all expenditure receipts
. Provided clerical assistance
Camp Counselor
May 2005 to August 2005 Marion County Summer Camp
Marion SC
. Encouraged group participation
. Developed students' character
. Managed daily activities
May 2004 to August 2004 Live in Nanny
Self Employment
. Entrusted with the care of three children
. Attended to the care and needs of the children
. Planned and conducted educational travels
SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite
ACHIEVEMENTS: Dean's List (3.0 - 3.49 GPA) 2004 - 2008
. Inducted into Benedict College's School of Honors
Program in 2004
. Life Scholarship Recipient 2004
. South Carolina Tuition Grant Recipient 2004 - 2008
. Pell Grant Recipient 2004 - 2008
. Graduated Cum Laude
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
. Project Reach Tutoring Program, Columbia, SC
. Pinehurst Park, Columbia, SC
. Service Learning 150 hours
. Girls' basketball coach, Mullins SC
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST