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Sample Social Worker Resume

JOHN M. SMITH

Campus Address: 123 Main Street - Oshkosh, WI 54901 - (920) 111-1111
Permanent Address: 9898 South Western Avenue - Chicago, Illinois 60608 - (312) 222-2222
jms@hotmail.com

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Psychology - May 2006
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Major: Social Work
Overall GPA: 3.3/4.0 Major GPA: 3.7/4.0

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Support Staff Member - Half-Way House, Inc. - Chicago, Illinois - 2004 to present (seasonal full and part time)

  • Facilitate group modules for 10 to 20 clients with addiction/substance abuse concerns.
  • Monitor and record clients’ daily activities and any significant behaviors.
  • Serve as a resource for contacting therapists, medical referrals, and scheduling assessments.

Crisis Hotline Volunteer - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Oshkosh, Wisconsin - 2003 to 2004

  • Served as a resource agent over the phone for students dealing with relationship difficulties, homesickness, and alcohol/drug issues.
  • Trained in suicide/crisis intervention techniques and basic counseling skills; empathetic listening and reflection of feelings skills.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE and CONFERENCE PRESENATIONS
“Positive Affect and Peer Social Support on College Students; Drinking Behavior” - Author

  • Presented at the annual American Psychological Association Conference - Cleveland, Ohio - August 2003

“Booze Bowl 2003” - The Wisconsin State Resident Assistant Association – Stevens Point, WI- September 2003

  • An interactive program in the Jeopardy format where participants had categories and questions that related to alcohol awareness.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Resident Assistant - Tanner Hall – University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Oshkosh, Wisconsin - 2003 to present

  • Develop and maintain a cohesive living unit of 40 multi-culturally diverse junior and senior students.
  • Initiate educational programs on drug/alcohol awareness, sexual identity issues, study techniques, and career preparation.
  • Adhere to all University and local laws and regulations governing the residents’ behaviors and actions.

Bartender - The Icehouse Corporation - Oshkosh, Wisconsin - 2003 to present

  • Provide optimum customer service in an establishment that serves 600 to 800 patrons during peak business hours.
  • Train new bartenders and wait-staff members in customer service skills, money transactions and conflict resolution.

ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS and MEMBERSHIPS

    • Lincoln Laureate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
    • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
    • Who’s Who Among American College Students
    • University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Dean’s List: 6 semesters
    • National Dean’s List Honor Society
    • Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology

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