Counseling/Receptionist work + Nonprofit work

Kelly F. Donovan

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OBJECTIVE

Recruitment, administration, counseling/case management, program implementation, event planning, or fundraising for a nonprofit organization. Open to travel and relocation.

EDUCATION

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 2007 - 2011

Bachelor of Social Work

Major GPA: 4.0; Overall GPA: 3.96

WORK EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIPS

The Elisa Project, Dallas, TX Sept. 2011- Present

Intern

Assist in the planning and execution of a body image program to local high schools.

Carry out organization’s social media strategy through updating their Twitter.

Aide in the planning and preparation for upcoming Elisa Project events and programs.

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County, Sarasota, FL May 2011 – August 2011

Social Work Intern

●Planned and implemented “You’re Amazing” summer program for 4th-8th grade girls to boost self esteem.

●Planned and facilitated an 8 week body image curriculum for 4th-8th grade girls.

●Assisted in counseling, support, case management, and referral making.

●Exposure to programming, community recruitment, marketing and fundraising.

Dare to Dream Young Girl Network, Inc., Tallahassee, FL Oct. 2010 - Feb. 2011

Event Chairperson

●Created, planned and implemented the It’s GirlsTalk: Inner Beauty Event for local teenage girls.

●Recruited and managed volunteers for the It’s Girls Talk event.

●Worked at other Dare to Dream events and programs.

Westminster Oaks, Tallahassee, FL January 2010 - April 2010

Resident Engagement Aide

●Weekly interaction and support with Health Center Residents.

●Created personal biographies for the Health Center Residents.

Youth and Family Counseling, Libertyville, IL 2008-2009

Receptionist

●Performed administrative duties including answering phones and filing.

●Interacted with clients and therapists.

●Gained knowledge of working in the Clinical Social Work environment.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Florida State Panhellenic Association, Tallahassee, FL February 2010 & 2011

Keynote Speaker

●Presented a motivational speech to FSU students at several Eating Disorder Awareness Week Events.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Tallahassee, FL 2008 - 2010

Fundraising

●Participated and raised donations for Light the Night Walk.

Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon, Tallahassee, FL 2008 - 2011

Special Event/Fundraising

●Danced and raised $1,000 for charity in 2008 & 2009.

●Greeted and entertained Miracle Children and families during Dance Marathon Event in 2010 and 2011.

American Heart Association, Tallahassee, FL 2008 & 2010

Special Event/Fundraising

●Dance Competition Participant representing Chi Omega in 2008 Fraternity Line Dance Philanthropy.

●Raised donations for 2010 Fraternity Line Dance Philanthropy.

Make-A-Wish Foundation, Tallahassee, FL 2007 - 2011

Special Event/Fundraising

●Participated, worked and raised donations for Chi Omega Sorority’s Annual Walk-for-Wishes.

●Worked at and raised donations for Chi Omega Sorority’s Annual Sandslam Philanthropy.

RESEARCH

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL January 2011 - April 2011

Media and Body Image

●Researched the impact the media has and continues to play on the female body image.

●Examined the organizations, programs and policies needed to lessen negative impact on the population.

●Created a Body Image PowerPoint Presentation to be shown to girls.

●Advocated the political sector via letters to US Senators on the Healthy Media for Youth Act (S.3852).

HONORS/AFFILIATIONS

Chi Omega Sorority 2007 - Present

●Junior Panhellenic Delegate 2007-2008.

●Behind the Scenes Recruitment Committee member 2010.

●Sister of the Week in February 2010.

Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society 2010 - Present

FSU President’s/Dean’s List 2007-2011

SPECIAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

●Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access); Internet & Social Media Outlets

●Counseling/Interviewing and Recording

●Public Speaking/Community Outreach/Curriculum-Based Instruction

●Fundraising

●Event Planning

●CPR and First Aid

PERSONAL

●Interests in therapeutic movement including dance, walking and yoga.

●Traveled abroad to England, France & Mexico.

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