Nonprofit Social Services Professional with MS in Nonprofit Admin
Resume:
Darlene Atkins
North Richland Hills, TX *****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate and detail-oriented social services professional with hands-on internship experience supporting vulnerable populations through community-based and nonprofit organizations. Holds a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, with strong grounding in crisis response, service coordination, ethical practice, and client advocacy. Recognized as a Bachelor’s of Social Work Program Resilience Award Recipient. Well-prepared for roles in discharge planning, crisis intervention, patient care coordination, and child protective services, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and maintain strict confidentiality.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Intern
Opening Door for Women in Need (ODWIN) – Fort Worth, TX
November 2022 – May 2023
Supported daily nonprofit operations through administrative assistance, documentation, and client intake support.
Assisted staff with coordinating services and resources for women experiencing hardship, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.
Maintained organized client and program records, including data entry and basic reporting support.
Collaborated with team members to support outreach initiatives and program activities.
Applied social work principles when interacting with clients and community members.
Intern
Northside Inner Community Agency (NICA) – Fort Worth, TX
August 2021 – May 2023
Assisted with community-based programs focused on supporting underserved individuals and families.
Provided administrative and program support, including scheduling, filing, and maintaining client documentation.
Supported workshops, outreach events, and service delivery initiatives.
Observed and assisted with client engagement and case-related activities in alignment with organizational policies.
Strengthened skills in communication, organization, and community advocacy.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Administration
Louisiana State University Shreveport – Shreveport, LA
Completed 2025
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Tarleton State University – Stephenville, TX
Associate of Arts in Social Work
Tarrant County Community College – Hurst, TX
2021
SKILLS
Discharge Planning & Care Coordination Support
Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Techniques
Client Advocacy & Case Support
Patient & Family Liaison Support
Child & Family Services Support
Psychosocial Assessment Assistance
Resource Referral & Service Coordination
Documentation & Recordkeeping
Confidentiality & Ethical Practice
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Written & Verbal Communication
Time Management & Multitasking
REFERENCES
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