MAHLET TAREKEGN

Sacramento, CA, United States · 916-***-**** · adh795@r.postjobfree.com· LinkedIn

EDUCATION

MAY 2019

B.A SOCIAL WORK, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERITY, SACRAMENTO GPA: 3.0/4.0

Key Coursework: NASW Code of Ethics, Physical and Mental Health, Child Development, Crisis Intervention, Diversity, Child Placement, Group Dynamics, Therapeutic Intervention Techniques, Personality Development, Homelessness, Personal Biases, Social Policy and Policy Practice, etc. WORK EXPERIENCE

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

12/2018 – PRESENT

PROGRAMS COMMITTEE MEMBER, SOCIETY FOR ERITREAN & ETHIOPIAN DIASPORA DEVELOPMENT

Aid in the planning and execution of the Annual Conference (Eritrean and Ethiopian Student Conference) by communicating with and booking panelists, speakers, nonprofit organizations, and vendors. Plan 1-2 community service events for the term by reaching out to various foster homes, institutions, areas and communities in which the organization can be of help and support. SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Computer Skills: Office Suites (MS & G), Collaboration and Communication Tools/Channels, Social Media

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• High emotional intelligence and sensitivity when working with diverse groups LANGUAGES: English, Amharic

09/2019 – 06/2020

RECREATIONAL AIDE (AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM), SJSD, SACRAMENTO, CA Monitored student’s safety with various measures including attendance taking and frequent head counts. Supervised and assisted children in age-appropriate activities such as homework, recreational games, learning activities, arts and crafts projects.

Disciplined children, which included administering time-outs and developing/monitoring behavioral programs as necessary. Administered first aid and other emergency related measures when necessary. 09/2018 – 05/2019

SOCIAL WORK INTERN, FOSTERHOPE SACRAMENTO, SACRAMENTO, CA Supervised and observed visits at the agency between families while also compiling and providing clear visit notes. Compiled a resource binder/guide for foster kids which included social service agencies in Sacramento. Attended Child and Family Team meetings, and participated in brainstorming possible coping mechanisms. Provided transportation for foster kids from/to school, the agency and the DMV, and aided in the completion of various documents necessary for respective children such as financial aid applications, IDs, etc. Shadowed Social Work Supervisors and conducted home visits. 01/2017 – 05/2017

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES RECEPTIONIST, AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE, SACRAMENTO, CA

Welcomed, greeted and directed students appropriately, and answered campus related questions in response to various their inquiries.

Assisted students in their academic career by providing campus resources to meet their respective educational and professional career needs and objectives.

Maintained security and organization by logging in appointments, visitors, etc. Ensured clear communication in the office by taking, forwarding incoming calls appropriately, and sorting inbound/outbound daily mail.

08/2014 – 12/2016

DISABLED STUDENTS PROGRAM & SERVICES, AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE, SACRAMENTO, CA

Guided students with disabilities using computers and provided training for different programs and equipment the office provided.

Demonstrated patience and adaptiveness when explaining resources to clients ranging in age and cultural background. Actively listened to client questions and appropriately addressed clients through positive language.