MICHELLE SMITH
*** ***** ******, ***. **, Brooklyn, NY 11226 ? C: 347-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Objective: To obtain a challenging position, utilizing skills and abilities
developed through my experiences
and education, with the opportunity for professional growth and
advancement.
SKILLS
Excellent communication skills Very organized
Self-directed Strong interpersonal skills
Detail- oriented Ability to maintain confidentiality
WORK HISTORY
Social Work Intern, 09/2012 to 05/2013
Interfaith Medical Center - Brooklyn, NY
Worked with HIV/AIDS clients
. Conducted home visits and clients outreach; assessed clients' problems
and needs; implemented and maintained medical records.
. Assisted clients with daily living skills, social and recreational
skills.
. Co-facilitated a support group.
. Interacted with medical, psychological and social work professionals.
. Provided referral for clients and families.
. Filled out Medicaid, Medicare, life insurance, SSI, SSA, Food Stamps,
public assistance and God's Love We
Deliver applications.
. Helped clients get access to transportation services and home care
assistance.
. Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of records.
Social Work Intern, 09/2011 to 05/2012
Lutheran Health Center - Brooklyn, NY
Worked with physically and mentally disabled elderly
. Conducted home visits and clients outreach; assessed clients' problems
and needs; implemented and maintained medical records.
. Assisted clients with daily living skills, social and recreational
skills.
. Co-facilitated a support group. I
. Interacted with medical, social work, and psychological professionals.
. Provided referral for clients and families.
. Filled Medicaid, Medicare, Meal and Wheels, life insurance, SSI, SSA,
Food Stamps and public assistance
applications.
. Helped clients get access to transportation services and home care
assistance.
. Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of records.
Personal Assistant/Bookkeeper, 01/2007 to 12/2012 Exquisite Movements -
Brooklyn, NY
. Greeted visitors entering the office, determined the nature and
purpose of visit, and directed them to the
appropriate destination.
. Answered phone, took notes, scheduled meetings, made restaurants and
flights reservations.
. Ran CEO errands and paid bills.
. Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable.
. Prepared, controlled, balanced, and checked various accounts using
standard bookkeeping methods; entered
daily financial transactions in a journal manually or by
computer; maintained the general ledgers.
. Developed and maintained an alert system for upcoming deadlines on
incoming requests and events.
Mailroom Assistant, 08/2006
Medgar Evers College- Brooklyn, NY
. Sorted and delivered mail to locations in the college; processed mail
efficiently and in a timely manner,
ensuring that proper postage was admitted and mail was sent to
the correct locations.
Computerized Extractor, 08/2004 to 10/2005 Adecco & Chase Bank - Brooklyn,
NY
. Sorted mail, extracted mail manually and by utilizing a computer;
examined checks; entered valuable
information in the computer.
Sales Associate, 06/2001 to 08/2004
One Fit Limited - Brooklyn, NY
. Assisted customers with the selection, location and purchasing of
goods and services; assisted customers with exchanges and returns of
purchased items; conducted inventory control and various sales
information; maintained the organization and appearance of the
merchandise on the racks and shelves.
Volunteer, 09/1995 to 08/1998
St. Marks Head - Brooklyn, NY
. Chaired the Health and Nutrition Committee, and helped with the
organization and coordination of different activities and programs;
assisted with the decision making on the policy committee board
ensuring rules and regulations are kept and updated; assisted the
Personnel Practice Committee with the preparation of reports, activity
sheets and clerical duties; also assisted with the hiring and firing
of staff.
. Teacher's Aide.
EDUCATION
Adelphi University, School of Social Work, Garden City, NY
Bachelor of Social Work Degree, May 31, 2013, GPA 3.3
Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certification, December 12, 2012
Motivational Interviewing Workshops
2007-2012 Exquisite Movements, Brooklyn, NY
Training in Computerized Accounting &
Bookkeeping using QuickBooks
1985-1989 Award Theatre, Jamaica West Indies
Certificates of Merit in Performing
Arts & Drama
Gold Medal Award in Jamaican Folk
Dance
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Computerized
Accounting/Bookkeeping, Computerized Extraction and
Keyboarding.