PRETTINA MURRAY
*** **** **** ******, *** York, NY 10128
**********@*****.***
646-***-**** (Home)
EDUCATION
Yeshiva University, New York, NY
Student Social Work Program May 2007
College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Social Science May 2005
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Phoenix House, Long Island City, Queens
Vocational Counselor/NY Adult Basic Education Instructor
September 2005 - Present
. Responsible for the development and implementation of Adult Basic
Education (ABE) curriculum
. Provided supportive counseling for dual-diagnosed clients in a trauma-
informed setting
. Fostered relationships with local community groups that would enable
clients to connect with educational resources
. Attended community wide events, activities and meetings
. Advocated for clients around education, medical and entitlement issues
. Maintained client documentation (contacts, progress notes).
. Completed paperwork required for residents to receive funding from
VESID for vocational training purposes
College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY
Registrar Assistant
June 2003 - May 2005
. Provided administrative assistance to Registrar and upper-level
management
Restaurant Associates, New York, NY
Hostess
January 2000 - April 2003
. Provided support to Head Chef and assisted with food preparation and
cooking
. Ensured that work areas were sanitized in accordance with Board of
Health standards
SKILLS
Computer Microsoft Office XP, Internet, Outlook, Excel