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EDUCATION

University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD

College of Arts and Sciences

Graduated: December 2007

Major: B. S. in Psychology Minor: Biology

Cumulative GPA: 3.4 Major GPA: 3.89

RELATED COURSE WORK

Psychology of Human Development; Juvenile Delinquency; Family Violence; Juvenile Justice; Criminal Law; Psychology of Abnormal Behavior; Social Psychology; Ecology of Human Development ; Alcohol Use and Abuse Studies; Drug Use and Abuse Studies

EXPERIENCE

Children’s Inn Sioux Falls, SD

Children’s Program Social Worker January 2008- Present

•Work with children who have been taken into state custody due to abuse and neglect; Develop strong relationships with children who are in a high emotional state; Supervising of children; Communicating with Child Protection Services; Implementing activities for school-aged children; Documentation and communication of each individuals performance while in state’s custody; CPR certified.

University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD

Budget and Finance Office September 2005 to December 2007

Office Assistant

•Log and record budget documents into Access; Set up Excel spreadsheets; Troubleshoot and proof Budget errors and correct mistakes on documents; File budget documents; Answer/ transfer telephone calls

Golden Living Nursing Home Mobridge, SD

Dietary Aid August 2002 to August 2006

•Help prepare/serve for 100+ elderly residents; Assist cooks with serving the meals; Responsible for tray set-ups; Convey residents concerns to Dietary Service Manager; Clear/clean dinning room; Wash dishes; Developed strong organizational/communication skills

COMPUTER SKILLS

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows 2000, XP; Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; Internet: E-mail; Typing: WPM: 47

HONORS

Dean's List, 5 semesters; Girl’s State Scholarship, Fall/Spring 2004; Opportunity Scholarship, Fall 2004-Fall 2007

ACTIVITIES

Volunteer, Golden Living Nursing Home; Mobridge Karate Club Certified Instructor, Nidan (2nd Degree) Shotokan Black Belt