High School Manager
Resume:
Cha rma ine N. Mercer
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***, ** ******* **, *********, SC 29853
Home telephone number: 803-***-****
Cellular telephone number: 803-***-****
********@*****.***
Highly dedicated and efficient professional with diverse experience poised to transition a
solid background in human services, counseling, education, and training. Offers dynamic
leadership skills, conflict resolution skills, and profound creativity. Highly organized and
self-efficient; possesses well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate
others and increase team morale; values diversity within the workplace; works
indiscriminately with all persons.
Educational Overview
Technical Writing Certification
California State University- Dominguez Hills
2010-currently
Middle School English Teacher Certification
Alternate Certification for Teachers, Austin, TX
2008
Masters of Science in Psychology and Counseling
Troy State University, Augusta, GA
2006-2007
Bachelors of Science in Sociology
Minor in English and Creative Writing
College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
2000-2004
Denmark Technical College, Denmark, SC
Courses completed: Public speaking, Trigonometry, Medical Terminology, and Human
Anatomy
1998-2000
Health Occupations
Barnwell County Vocational Center, Blackville, SC
1997-2000
Williston-Elko High School, Williston, SC
1996-2000
Honors and Contributions
Mercer CV 1
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Troy University Graduate School
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Church volunteer
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College of Charleston Student of the Year (2000)
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Impact student ministry leader (2002-2004)
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Local summer missionary for Charleston Baptist Association during the summer of
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2003
2000 Barnwell Country Vocational Center Scholarship recipient
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National Vocational-Technical Honor Society member
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South Carolina Star Diploma recipient
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Life Scholarship recipient
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Professional Experience
Native English Teacher- Taegu, South Korea, June 2007- November 2007
Youngmoon English School- (Full-time)
Ÿ Taught English to Korean students
Ÿ Reviewed school software for accuracy and assisted in the development of new
content
Ÿ Reported to school manager to make recommendations as to how to improve student
morale and enrollment
Ÿ Developed engaging lesson plans, educational materials, and games
Ÿ Assisted in the planning of language camps
Area Coordinator/ Supervisor- Charleston, SC, March 2007- June 2007
Educational Access Center- (Part-time)
Ÿ Tutored students in Title One schools
Ÿ Hired and supervised tutors
Ÿ Ensured that all paper work was turned into designated departments
Ÿ Liaison for contracted schools and Atlanta offices
Student Support Specialist/ Counselor- Charleston, SC, August 2006- June 2007
Communities in Schools- (Full-time)
Ÿ Advocated for students that were at a higher risk of becoming teen parents and /or
high school dropouts
Ÿ Utilized research based programming in order to provide pregnancy prevention
counseling to middle school girls
Ÿ Developed assessments and treatment plans for each client
Ÿ Conducted individual and group counseling sessions
Ÿ Documented each counseling sessions in order to receive compensation from
Medicaid
Ÿ Maintained a database and completed quarterly reports
Ÿ Met with families in order to discuss student success
Ÿ Successfully helped students to coordinate several fundraiser activities in order to
support local organizations
Ÿ Identified troubled students and monitored their academic performance
Mercer CV 2
Making Proud Choices and Making a Difference Trainer, Columbia, SC, March 2006-
June 2007
South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy- (Part-time)
Ÿ Equipped to train health educators throughout the state of South Carolina who desired
to utilize the Making Proud Choices and Making a Difference Trainer curriculum
Ÿ Assisted in the development of statewide trainings
Teen Outreach Program Coordinator and Positive Outcomes Program Coordinator,
Aiken, SC,
January 2005- August 2006
Teen Empowerment- (Full-time)
Ÿ Provided risk reduction counseling to every teenager that utilized the Aiken County
Family Planning and STI clinic
Ÿ Administered stress test and facilitated at a number of community events including
those against domestic violence, drunk driving, child abuse and drug and alcohol
abuse.
Ÿ Assisted clients in finding reliable forms of birth control and monitored all clients
until they reached the age of 17
Ÿ Successfully established a database that monitored and recorded each clients sexual
behaviors
Ÿ Participated in career development seminars quite frequently
Ÿ Worked with other agencies in order to promote mental and physical health awareness
Ÿ Challenged clients to develop goals that would drive them to improve their present
lifestyle
Ÿ Sought and received a $5000 grant
Ÿ Traveled to meetings throughout the state frequently to attend professional trainings
and meetings
Ÿ Referred clients to other agencies and informed them of resources in the community
Ÿ Developed monthly and quarterly reports
Child Care Provider/ Teen Counselor- Aiken, SC, October 2004- December 2004
Helping Hands, Inc.- (Full-time)
Ÿ Cared for abused and neglected children in a residential facility
Ÿ Recorded each clients daily interactions and activities
Ÿ Provided minimal counseling on a daily basis
Resident Assistant- Charleston, SC, April 2002- May 2004
College of Charleston Department of Residence Life- (Part-time)
Ÿ Coordinated informative and entertaining programs for students in dormitory on a
regular basis
Ÿ Neutralized domestic disputes and identified problem areas within the work
environment
Ÿ Developed risk reduction fliers and articles relating to employment, healthy
relationships, alcohol and drug abuse, and among other issues
Mercer CV 3
Peer Counselor/ Peer Educator- Charleston, SC, May 2001- May 2002 and May 2003-
February 2004
College of Charleston Counseling Services- (Part-time)
Ÿ Implemented educational seminars, lectures, and skits for entering freshmen and their
families
Ÿ Facilitated safety briefings, organized evening entertainment, and addressed parents
and students questions and concerns
Ÿ Ensured that all incoming students were tested in various subject area
Ÿ Assisted the parents of incoming freshman
Ÿ Organized student records and returned them to their designated offices
Ÿ Conducted campus tours
Ÿ Assisted students as they registered for classes
Surveyor- Charleston, SC, August 2000- November 2000
College of Charleston Graduate School- (Part-time)
Ÿ Conducted phone surveys for graduate level research assistants
Ÿ Documented survey results
Certified Nursing Assistant- Williston, SC, May 1999- July 1999
Silver Springs Nursing Facility- (Full-time)
Ÿ Assisted in the medical care of aged and disabled patients
Ÿ Documented clients intake, output, mobility and provided emergency care as needed
References
Mercer CV 4
Nancy Nealious
201 N. Blanchard St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
*********@*****.***
Sondra Brown Thomas
405 Henry Street
Aiken, SC 29803
*************@*****.***
James Butts
102 Kelly Road
Clemson, SC 29631
******@****.***
Andrea Barney
695 Clairidge Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
**************@*****.***
Mamie Knight
3723 Overlook Drive
Macon, GA 31204
************@*****.***
Mercer CV 5
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