LOVANDA M. BLAND
abh307@r.postjobfree.com
Local Address:
Permanent Address:
Greensboro, NC 27407
Currie, NC 28435
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in the Social Services field working with children
and/or families that suffer from mental illness.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Social Work
Minor in African American Studies
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), Greensboro, NC
Graduation Date: May 2009
GPA: 3.4
Coursework has included Social Work Policy and Service; Human Behavior &
Social Environment; Social Services for Children
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Randolph County Family Crisis Center, Asheboro NC
Victim Advocacy Intern, August 2008- May 2009
* Advocate for clients in Judicial System
* Counsel clients calling in on 24 crisis line about domestic violence
and sexual assault issues
* Meet with clients seeking restraining orders, gather information, and
coach clients concerning restraining issues
* Co-facilitate support groups for women and children on topics such as;
Stress, Time Management, Employment
* Complete intake forms on clients as their enter and exit the agency
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Boys and Girls Club- Ray Warren Unit, Greensboro, NC - Fall 07- May 2009
* Engage in various activities with a diverse population of children
Greensboro Urban Ministry Weaver House, Greensboro, NC- September 07-
December 07
* Assisted in distributing various supplies to residents
* Interacted with the homeless population to better understand their
needs
American Cancer Society, Greensboro NC- January 2007- April 2007
* Acted as an initial point of contact for office, answering and
directing calls to the proper personnel
Big Brother Big Sister, Greensboro, NC- Fall 06
* Served as a mentor for a third grade child
EMPLOYMENT
ATT Mobility, Greensboro, NC- Business Specialist, December 2009- Present
Office Depot, Greensboro, NC- Customer Service Specialist, June 2009-
Present
Toys R Us, Greensboro, NC- Cashier/ Sales Associate, October 2008- May 2009
Food Lion, Wilmington, NC Cashier, Summer 2008
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SPSS, Publisher
ORGANIZATIONS
Alpha Phi Omega- National Co-ed Service Fraternity, Fall 07- Present
National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Fall 2007 - Present
Phi Alpha, the National Social Work Honor Society, May 2009-Present