Tamra Gillespie
Cary, NC
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Objective
To obtain a position that will enhance my ability to service my community.
Education
New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico
Bachelors in Social Work, July 2010
Certifications
Certificate in H IPPA Training 2003-2011
Certification in Phlebotomy 2003
Certification in Clinical Nurse Assistance 2007
Certification in First Aid and CPR 2007-2009
Certification in Crisis Protection In tervention 2008
Certification in Defensive Driving 2008
Relevant Course Work
Social Policy and Services, Human Behavior and Social Environment, Aspects
of Aging, Generalist Social Work Practice, Theories of Social Work Practice,
Generalist Social Work Practice, Research Methods, Dimensions of Human
Behavior, .
Experience
M id-West New Mexico Community Action P rogram, Belen, New
M exico
Parent Advocate, Head Sta rt Office, September 2010- September 2011
• Established a t rusting and genuine relationship with Head Start
parents.
• Performed family in terviews pertaining to families basic living needs
• Created, maintained and organized office files.
• Maintained a strict and professional level of confidentiality (HIPPA)
• Provided professional and compassionate supportive discussions
regarding
E mployment counseling, legal issues, basic living levels and overall
health
• Established and maintained a great rapport through all contacts made
i n my position
• Upheld professional, and ethical atti tude towards clients and co-
workers
• Succeeded in meeting all company deadlines in a timely fashion
• Provided families with necessary resources throughout their
communities
New Mexico H ighlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico
Recruitment I n te rn, Office of Recruitment, July 08-July 10
• Established positive relationship and rapport with incoming t ransfer
s tudents/freshmen while acting as a lead tour guide
• Organized information packets for incoming freshman and t ransfer
s tudents.
• Aided in organizing informative events for prospective college students
i n the Midwest region, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Arizona and
California in particular.
• Performed standard office assistant duties like telephone support,
copies, fax, document management, etc.
C hildren Medical Services, Las Vegas, New Mexico
Case Worker, Depa rtment of Health, August 2009-May 2010
• Established and achieved effective rapport with clients, surrounding
resources,
and colleagues.
• Maintained proper ethics and exuded a positive atti tude
• Acquired and managed medical records for clients
• Evaluated clients history and helped established relevant needs
t hrough networking
• Institu ted and preserved a professional and safe environment with
Children Medical Services (CMS)
• Practiced effective professional communication skills
• Established a positive impression at community Field Fairs, Outreach
C linics and Nut ri t ion clinics involving CMS
• Telephone support
• Organized and filed client sensitive documentation
• Validated and secured significant resources pertaining to clients needs
New Mexico H ighlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico
Student Athletic T rainer, Athletic T raining Room, October 2004-
December 2008.
• Aided in upholding a professional and ethical work environment
• Evaluated athletes throughout the rehabili tation process while
p roviding positive a ffi rmations
• Managed and maintained medical records
• Practiced positive counseling to those that were in a negative mental
s tate as a result of an injury.
• Practiced and upheld effective professional communication skills
Team Builders, Las Vegas, New Mexico
Behavioral Management Specialists, Las Vegas Office, Ma rch 2008-
August 2008
• Established a professional rapport th rough
• In t roduced life reasoning and building skills th rough individual goals
• Transported client to and from therapy sessions
• Practiced effective professional communications skills with company,
clients and community
• Strengthened, reshaped existing and potential complications through
teamwork
• Performed effective crisis intervention techniques
I n terest
Medical Social Work, Foster Care and Adoption, First Crisis
I n tervention/Management, Psychosocial Therapy, Family Counseling,
Occupational Social Work, Prevention of Domestic Violence, Suicide
P revetnion/Awareness/Acceptance and Hospice care.