Kwanzaa K. McFarland
Washington, D.C. 20002
Home: 202-***-**** Cell: 301-***-****
**********@*****.***
Objective: To work in a Social Worker/ Residential Counseling & Advisor position that will benefit from my initiative, capabilities, and contributions. Extremely interested in a position with the potential for advancements and increased decision making responsibilities.
Experience: 2007-1212
RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR
Potomac Job Corps Center, Washington D.C
• Building relationships with the residents in the community
• Assisting residents in developing relationships with each other
• Developing residents through programming efforts in relation to the 6 Pillars of Student Success
• Holding residents accountable for their behavior
• Educating residents on the policies and procedures of Residential Life
• Promoting student involvement in University, Residential Life committees, activities and events
• Role modeling positive attitudes and behaviors
• Helping to facilitate an environment that allows students to meet their academic goals
• Providing opportunities to for residents to look at the world from different perspectives
• Serving as a resource
• Providing helping skills for residents in need
• Supporting the Faculty Associates
• Supporting the academic and personal missions of the affinity housing in which they live
• Check-in and check-out of residents
• Keeping track of resident occupancy
• Documenting policy violations
• Depending on the number of residents, you may be asked to work at a front desk for up to 6 hours a week
• Reporting maintenance and facility concerns and conducting Health and Safety Inspections
• Duty responsibility (depending on placement)
• Other duties as assigned by Residence Director
SECURITY OFFICER 2008-
Potomac Job Corps, Washington, D.C
Observe and report activities and incidents
Provide for the security and safety of personnel and property
Checking for irregularities and inspect protection devices
Check for unsafe, hazardous materials, unlock doors and security violations
Inspect buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment
SECURITY OFFICER 2007-2008
Freddie Mac, McLean, VA
Responsible for facilities and employee staff
Protect property from theft, fire, and vandalism
SECURITY OFFICER 2006-2007
Raytheon, Falls Church, VA
Provide a high-profile monitoring of facility to prevent potential loss
Ensure full protection of occupants by operating surveillance audio and video equipment
Write informative reports update management on all security matters
Perform supervisory and acting Lieutenant duties as needed
Education:
HOWARD D. WOODSON SHS, Washington, D.C
PRINCE GEORGES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Largo, MD
Certifications and Skills:
CPR Certified
First Aid and OC Spray
Theft and Crime Prevention
DCJS (Virginia) and SCI
References Available Upon Request