JOSEPH W. EDWARDS
Waterford, MI 48327
Cell 248-***-****
**************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
A full time customer service position
EDUCATION
Masters in Social Work, September 2001 - December 2002
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Bachelor in General Studies, September 1996 - June 2000
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
EMPLOYMENT
Playball Ink, 2022-2023
-Sales associate selling autographs
-Learned about the value of autographs and baseball cards
-Actively talked with customers about the value of autographs
Nordstrom, 2021-2022
-Sales associate in men’s department
-Created style boards for customer’s convenience
-Opened numerous Nordstrom credit cards
-In top percentage in sales among thirty sales associates
Kohl’s, 2020-2021
-Assisted customers in their search for merchandise
-Responsible for inventory control
Banana Republic Factory Store, 2020
-Greeted and controlled count of customers
-Actively worked on clothes recovery
-Assisted customers in finding the right fashion
-Utilized technology to assist customers
Walmart, 2018-2019
-Utilized register
-Worked in various departments
-Zoned different departments of the store
Centria, 2017-2018
-Practiced Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy with
children living on the autism spectrum, ages 3-12
-Successfully reduced aggressive and self-harming behaviors of children
-Created and submitted detailed progress reports and recommendations for improved therapy
Technicraft, Inc., 2011 – 2016
-Capitalized on experience in caseload management and interpersonal skills while handling clientele for family business
-Elevated outward facing business profile by writing brochures and editing technical material
-Assisted in office tasks such as record keeping, filing, and resource
management
Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, 2007 - 2010
-Successfully reintegrated substance abuse clients back into community by securing housing and medical treatments
-Provided individual and family sessions with a clientele from diverse
backgrounds
-Led didactic and process-oriented groups to reduce risk of relapse,
address systems issues, and create a safe space for self-exploration
-Responsible for conducting thorough intake assessments
Lutheran Child and Family Services, 2004-2006
-Succeeded in keeping children in their home for the large majority of
caseloads
-Taught parenting skills and assisted clients in finding housing
Development Centers, 2003
-Coordinated with psychiatrist to determine DSM diagnosis
-Led individual sessions with a 50 client caseload
Banana Republic 2000
-Worked as sales associate
Sharper Image 1998
-In charge of stock department
Marshall Fields 1997
-Sales associate in shirt and tie department
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
Volunteering: Detroit Goodfellows- Fundraising and advocacy for Detroit-area children, 1988 - present