Catherine E. Reid

* ****** **** **, *******, CT *657

860-***-****

acthzy@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs, CT

BACHELOR OF ARTS, Human Development and Family Studies, May 2014

Cumulative GPA: 3.514

Dean’s List Recipient

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHILD AND FAMILY AGENCY OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT, New London, CT

CASEWORKER/THERAPIST ASSISTANT, Multi Dimensional Family Therapy Program

May 2015 to Present

FORESTDALE, INC., Forest Hills, NY

CASE PLANNER, Family Based Foster Care and Adoption

Provided case planning and case management support and skills to a case load of parents, foster parents and children involved in the Child Welfare system of New York City

Constant on-going assessment of safety and risk in parent’s and caregiver’s homes and environments in order to ensure the current and future well-being of child in care at all times

Ensured and maintained compliance to all federal, state and agency policy and procedures

Networked within community to provide parents, foster parents and children with as many resources as possible

Provide crisis management and motivational interviewing to all clients

Thoroughly documented all interactions, prepared on-going court reports, and generate monthly to keep all parties updated on the status of each case

THE VILLAGE FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN, INC., Hartford, CT

CASE MANAGER INTERN, Truancy Court and Prevention Program

January 2014 to May 2014

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs, CT

STUDENT RESERVATIONIST, EVENT SERVICES

August 2013 to May 2014

Received, reviewed and inputted reservation requests

Screened all requests for completion and accuracy, verifying organizations have met all requirements for reserving space and that the request follows all University policies and guidelines

Ran daily and monthly operational reports and assessments for the facilities utilized by Event Services

Utilized strong interpersonal skills to customers with excellent service

THE ROSENBAUM RESIDENCE, New York, NY

LIVE IN NANNY, CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

May 2013 to August 2014

NUTMEG BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, Willimantic, CT

SITE MANAGER/FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR

April 2011 to May 2014

•Recruited, screened and interviewed all volunteer and work study participants of the site based program

•Prepared participants through orientation and training workshops, organized meetings

•Developed training materials and prepared and facilitating activities that aligned with the program’s objectives

•Utilized excellent interpersonal skills to develop and support these 25 Big/Little relationships, used problem solving skills to address conflicts at site as they occur, and accessing external resources as needed

•Organized fundraising events and donations with campus businesses and other community partners to raise money for the program

•Engaged mentors and mentees in service delivery, recognized participants for their contribution and organized opportunities and activities for participants to reflect on their experiences

GAMMA PHI BETA INTERNATIONAL SORORITY, Storrs, CT

PHILANTHROPY CHAIRWOMAN, University of Connecticut, Eta Theta Chapter

October 2012 to December 2013

Planned, presided over, and facilitated weekly philanthropy committee meetings

Continuously recruited committee members and partnered with all executive officers to ensure that committee objectives are carried out

Consulted with committee members on their roles and assessment of the chapter’s performance and contributions made towards the philanthropic goals of the organization

Organized and executed large scale events and several other philanthropic fundraisers and smaller events on campus

Raised over $5000 for two non-profit organizations, which center around the organization’s mission of “Building Strong Girls”, during my term as Philanthropy Chairwoman

PROJECTS

IMPACT NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY SERVICE, SERVICE LEARNING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

PRESENTER, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

December 2012 to March 2013

Presented on the topic of “Community Outreach: Student Led Communities of Practice and Promoting Meaningful Service at the University of Connecticut”

SKILLS: Strong leadership qualities and excellent written, verbal and organizational skills, proficient in Spanish language (written and oral), conversational in Italian language

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