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In this resume, the SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS has included experience, skills and special traits that are specific to
the position being sought. It is effective, because it helps the employer make the LINK between what they are looking for and
what the applicant can offer.
Social Work
Home Address, City, Phone Number, Email
Objective
A program development and policy analysis position utilizing my strong communication skills and extensive
knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Summary of Qualifications
Experience in the criminal justice and non profit fields working with diverse clientele
Conversational Spanish; ran a program completely in Spanish
Excellent crisis management: attended two week training program on crisis intervention and experience
mediating relations between courts and juveniles
Recipient of Community Volunteer Award for volunteering over 750 hours in 2006
Strong communication, interactions and relationship building skills gained through work and volunteer
experience
Education
Master of Social Work, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
2007
Thesis: The Evolution of Youth and our Courts and the Impact on Society
Bachelor of Arts: Major in Sociology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
2006
Community Education and Public Policy Experience
Programming Intern/ Co- facilitator
Children’s Home Society, Dartmouth, NS
2007
Created curriculum, developed goals and managed ‘Bebes Unidos Resultado Positivos’, a Spanish program for
Latina mothers and babies
Implemented activities on parent-child bonding, guiding parents on reading and doing activities with child and
providing information on infant development
Performed research observations and evaluations to assess success of program
Facilitated prenatal education programs to over 25 participants
Created a rapport and relationship with women through open, non judgmental communication, active
listening and empathy
Intake Intern
Family Crisis Unit, County Court System, Dartmouth, NS
2006
Worked one-on-one with juveniles to obtain information, provide support and act as a liaison between them
and their families
Followed-up by phone and in person with families and outside agencies to track cases
Performed study on effectiveness of the agencies involved with the family crisis unit by speaking with staff
and reviewing case court documents; recommended changes to manager
Proposed recommendations were implemented, resulting in a decreased amount of time families were waiting
for assistance
Community Advisor (volunteer)
2005
Office of Residence Life, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Facilitated a cohesive community environment for 55 residents
Coordinated four social, educational and cultural programs each semester, increasing student participation by
20%
Developed and presented training program “How to Successfully Plan Community Events”
One of 30 individuals selected from a competitive pool of 120 student leaders to lead events
Completed comprehensive training in team building, diversity and crisis management

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