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COVER LETTER: Dear Hiring i\/ianager: it your organization is seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic human services professional to join your team, my qualifications may he of interest to you. For your review and consideration, i have enclosed a resume detailing my overall background and qualifications. As you will note 'from its contents, l possess Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology and an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Human Services Management supplemented by significant professional exposure to servicing needs and building relations with clients and associates, planning and executing clienttocused programs optimizing available resources, and providing support to social services operations and staffs. As a result of experiences in preparation for entry into the human services field, l have gained broad exposure to a wide range of intervention and outreach programs addressing the needs of diverse client populations. in addition, l am an effective communicator, educator, and advocate. Adept at learning new skills and adapting to new environments, l believe that my education, experiences, and genuine enthusiasm are indicative ot my potential contributions to your organization. l would very much appreciate the opportunity to meet with you for a personal interview at which time we may discuss how my background and genuine enthusiasm may be of mutual benefit. in the interim, i thank you for your attention, consideration, and anticipated response. \/ery truly yours, Sueling Latham *ki*k %@ MTHAM abd Myrtle Street e Ei zabeth, tievy ierseg utaat QQQQB @ 2=» 2t fldobilei e ltmaill *UhliMARY GF @UAE.lflCA'l'll\iS2 Business Administrative and Aspiring Social Sfervices Professional with academic foundation and significant practical experience in servicing needs and building relations with clients and associates, planning and executing client-focused programs optimizing available resources, and providing support to social services, business, and afhliated staff personnel. Core competencies include: n Social/Human Services n Client Assessment e Program Administration e Client Advocacy e Referral Planning e Resources Coordination e Time Management e Complex Problem Solving a Financial Analysis/Control a Counseling e Therapeutic intervention e information Management An effective analyst, communicator and facilitator with the capacity to build consensuses and gain support for programs and courses of action among a broad range of clients, family members, associates, and allied professionals. QACKGRQUNQ HlGl-ll.lGl~i'lS* Background highlighted by achievements including the following: w Gained valuable insight and firsthand knowledge regarding the organization, structure, and functioning of human services organizations engaged in addressing specific social issues, emphasizing the social work theories, skills, interventions, and values employed in outreach to communities and treatment and connection of individuals and families to resources addressing their needs. e Conducted client intakes and psychosocial assessments as well as crisis and case management services, planning and providing care and support among multiple life domains including living environment, basic necessities, safety, and social, emotional, educational, spiritual, and cultural needs. n Raised funds for various outreach and relief initiatives via coordination of events and utilization of new media fundraising tools. o Organized and led a waste management program, developing and implementing more effective strategies for communicating with workers stimulating achievement of program objectives and providing benefits to the local community. e Provided a broad range of financial and analytical services facilitating cost-effectiveness of operations, including administration of enterprise payables function and creation and utilization of analytical models ensuring that deliverables fulfilled elistablished employee benefit plan rollout date. @R@FESS @NA*. @RFlCi*hi€ E*Z Academic training, professional preparation, and employment experiences in the following areas: e Gaining valuable insight and firsthand knowledge regarding the organization, structure, and functioning of human services organizations engaged in addressing specific social and behavioral issues. . e Evaluating needs of clients on a continuing basis, employing appropriate conceptual frameworks and tools including the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) in monitoring and assessing client social, psychological, medical, and environmental situation through observation, interview, consultation, and case records review. . a Assisting clients on individual and group bases in gaining insight into problems, defining goals, and planning actions reflecting their abilities and needs. . *UElmi%@ LATHAM ewes 2 e Employing Structured Decision it/laking (DSM) tools to promote safety and well-being of those most at risk and various treatment modalities to assist clients and family members in the use of new and improved coping and problem-solving mechanisms relative to stress management, self-esteem enhancement, communication skills, and transitional and developmental life crises. . s Conducting programs to provide clients and family members with concrete information concerning pertinent issues as well as enable and assist them in formulating realistic plans for the future. . e Assertlng the rights and neecls of clients through advocacy of individual human rights and social justice, applying knowledge and understanding of diversity in shaping life experiences and providing client advocacy services. . s Applying PC literacy and knowledge of office productivity applications including l\/iS Office Suite in maintaining records, generating reports and other documents, and managing information. . *UCAT GN2 University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science (B.5.), Psychology, 2013 Associate in Arts (A.A.), Human Services Management, 2011 *2@ER EN€E2 ealvary tabernacle, Cranford, New lersey O7/G6 to Present Hospitality Ministry Assistant A & M industrial, Rahway, New Jersey G5/O6 to Present Accounts Payable Analyst (12/14 to Present) Accoantina Clerk - Payables (02/13 to 12/14) _Shigging Clerk (08/06 to 02/13) Order Picker (05/06 to OS/06) Amazon, Rahway, New .lersey OS/15 to Present Ambassador New York Qity Qelief, Elizabeth, New .lersey 06/O5 to 11/O6 Administrative Assistant e Volunteer/Case Management Assistant (11/O6 to Present)
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