Social Work

KENDRA

BINKLEY

***** ****** ****** ****, **********, IN 46723 (C) 260-***-**** *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

I am an organized individual who is successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Although I am young, I have had various jobs in the past. These jobs were all very different from each other, which has taught me many different skills. I am determined and will work hard in order to be the best employee I can be for you.

SKILLS

organized

communicative

determined

relatable

able to multi-task

good team player

passionate

open-minded

hard working

reliable

quick learner

committed

leadership

WORK HISTORY

MARCH 2012-JULY 2014

Greenhouse attendant North Manchester Greenhouse 507 State Road 13 W, North Manchester, IN 46962

This job was a seasonal one, that I held for 3 summers. While working I was in charge of many different responsibilities. I planted and cared for flowers and plants, assisted customers, answered calls and took orders, delivered orders, cleaned and organized the facilities, and any other responsibilities I was instructed to complete.

APRIL 2015-AUGUST 2016

Server Igloo Ice Cream Shop 108 W Main St, Silver Lake, IN 46908

This job was a seasonal job that I worked for 2 summers. The Ice cream shop is only open during the summertime. During my time at this place of employment I had many responsibilities. I opened and closed the shop, worked the cash register, served customers, answered calls and took orders, cleaned and organized the shop, stocked items, and other miscellaneous tasks.

MAY 2016-AUGUST 2016

Administrative Assistant Wabash County Probation Office 91 W Hill St, Wabash, IN 46992

During my senior year of high school I interned at this office. The chief of the probation office was impressed with my work done as an intern and offered me a summer position with them. I enjoyed my time at the office and was invited to come back this summer, however I would rather not make the hour drive to Wabash every day from Fort Wayne. During my time at the office I was mainly in charge of data entry. I also met with a few clients, observed court, assisted with a couple interviews with inmates in the jail, answered calls, and worked the front desk

JUNE 2017-AUGUST 2017

Front Desk Associate Massage Envy- Pine Valley Crossing 1125 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

This job is one I held only for a short time during the summer. During my time at this place of employment I was in charge of opening/closing the business, answering/making phone calls, cleaning/organizing the building and paperwork, data entry, sales, filing, and other miscellaneous tasks.

JULY 2017- MAY 2018

Server Logan’s Roadhouse 1210 Illinois Rd. S, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

This job is one that I began during the summer in between school years. This job allowed great flexibility that enabled me to carry it out during the school year. I held responsibilities such as: opening/closing the restaurant, serving customers, completing payments, organizing/cleaning the restaurant, stocking items, and other tasks called ‘sidework’.

FEBRUARY 2018-FEBRUARY 2019

Infant/Preschool Teacher Carepointe Academy 5335 Bass Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

During my time at this facility I worked with almost every age group that the facility takes in; age 6 weeks-12 years. My main positions were as an assistant teacher in the infant room, lead teacher in one of the preschool rooms, and the lead teacher in one of the toddler rooms. Some of my responsibilities included: opening and closing rooms, taking proper care of children, educating children, and fostering an environment of love, nurture, and safety for children within the facility.

FEBRUARY 2019-May 2020

Toddler Teacher Cedar Creek Childcare 12606 Leo Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

I worked as a toddler teacher at this facility and worked mainly with the ages of 1.5-2.5 years old. Some of my responsibilities in this role were to complete lesson plans, educate children, take proper care of children, foster their growth, open and close out my classroom, complete Biblical curriculum with my students, and foster an environment of love, nurture, and safety for children within our facility.

March 2020-April 2021

Cleaner Total Klean Various locations

Total Klean is an independently owned, small business. I was responsible for cleaning professional office buildings and health facilities. I worked to ensure the facilities were sanitized, organized, well maintained, and welcoming to all who come into the buildings.

March 2020-CURRENT

Y-care Lead Teacher YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne 347 W Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Working as a lead teacher in the before school Y-care program has allowed me to mentor children and build into them. I am responsible for the care of about 20 elementary-aged children, before school starts. I provide the children with games, coloring activities, books to read, etc. My role is to keep the children safe and to encourage them and get them ready to start their school day. During the summer, I have the opportunity to continue to my position during the YMCA Kids Summer Camp.

July 2020-CURRENT

Direct Care Staff Redemption House Ministries 2720 Fairfield, Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46807

Redemption House Ministries is a transitional living home for women recovering from addiction, that serves as an alternative to incarceration. As direct care staff, I am responsible for overseeing the house while on my shift. We are responsible to the courts for ensuring our residents are accounted for at all times, so I check verification and do house checks often. As a ministry, we implement a Christ-centered approach in our recovery program. Therefore, I transport then ladies to church on Sundays, as well as engage in weekly programming, Bible studies, and devotional times. Distributing medication and keeping proper logs of medication is another important task of mine. Overall, I am responsible for maintaining the safety of everyone in the house at all times on my shift.

INTERNSHIPS

September 2019-December 2019

Intern Charis House 431 Fairmount Pl, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Charis house serves as a restorative program for women and children experiencing homelessness. I interned at this agency as my junior internship through Huntington University. During my experience at this agency I completed several administrative responsibilities. I also had the opportunity to sit in on various groups/classes that the ladies attend in their restorative process. Additionally, I ensured that all residents in the home were abiding by the rules and regulations at all times. I had the opportunity to observe some case management as well.

July 2020-December 2020

Case Management Intern Choices & Changes 360 N Oak St, Columbia City, IN 46725

Choices and Changes is a therapeutic counseling agency for all ages, that specializes in play therapy. I interned at this facility as my senior practicum for my social work program through Huntington University. During my time at this facility I engaged in therapy sessions with clients, completed administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and billing/insurance issues. However, my primary role was completing case management tasks such as progress notes, connecting clients with resources, attending IEP meetings, filing paperwork for various government assistance programs, etc.

EDUCATION

Bachelor: Social Work Jan. 2021

Huntington University

Address: 2303 College Ave., Huntington IN, 46750

Phone: 260-***-****

ACTIVITIES

>Key Club 2014-2016

>National Honor Society 2014-2016

>nursery/child care at church

>babysitting

>I played volleyball at the University of Saint Francis for a year. During my second year I was a medical redshirt on the team. I have played volleyball since elementary school and throughout my high school years I held leadership positions on my school and travel teams.

>Member of the Social Work Advisory Team at the University of Saint Francis 2017-2018

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