1. Cara Leshley, MSW
cara.griffith12@gmail.com • Tel: (509)954-5628 • Seattle,WA
Employee Profile
 A strong and effective leader with experience in department management, coordination
between multiple invested parties, and implementation of new policies and procedures.
 Experienced social worker in practice with individuals, groups, and organizations with an
emphasis on geriatric case management and work with family caregivers.
 Well-organized planner; capable of using problem-solving skills, creativity, and a ‘big
picture’ approach to design and execute programs; dedicated to meeting consumer needs
by actively seeking feedback and utilizing on-going evaluation.
 A skilled, culturally sensitive communicator; able to establish rapport with diverse
individuals and engage in social justice efforts at various levels within challenging contexts.
Education
University of Washington School of Social Work Seattle, Washington (July 2013- June2014)
Master of Social Work, Multigenerational Practice with Elders
George Fox University Newberg, Oregon (Aug. 2009-Dec. 2012)
Bachelor of Social Work, minor in Communications
University High School Spokane, Washington (Sept. 2005-June 2009)
Advanced Placement College Credit Courses and University Preparation Involvement
Employment Experience
Overlake Terrace Retirement, Stellar Senior Living (Nov. 2014 - Current)
Activities Director: Managing a team of five activities staff across three departments; coordinating
and running daily activities for 100+ Assisted Living and Memory Care residents, hiring
activities staff, entertainers for special events, and educational presenters; producing monthly
calendars of events and marketing materials; managing the department budget (invoicing,
balancing, and reporting); implementing innovative strategies that increase the quality of life of
all Overlake Terrace residents and staff.
A Place for Mom, Inc. (Jan. 2013 – July 2014)
Partnership Coordinator: Fostering mutually profitable relationships between agencies and the
company by completing outreach and facilitating contract fulfillment; resolving customer
complaints, questions, and account management issues.
Business Development Specialist: Increasing company SEO and internet marketing reach by
cold-calling agencies, companies, and resource-holders to complete link sharing transactions.
Senior Resource Coordinator: Speaking with individuals and families to answer questions
regarding our referral service, gathering the client’s file information, and facilitating
connection between the caller and an appropriate service advisor.
Alzheimer’s Association, Western and Central Washington Chapter (Sept. 2013 – June 2014) MSW
Practicum: Assisting clinical staff with case management, home visits, referrals tocommunity
services, documentation, and client follow up; engaging with community education, professional
development, and assisting with community outreach, fundraising, and multi-level advocacy.

2. Cara Leshley, MSW
George Fox University Office of Advancement (Sept. – Dec. 2012)
Phonathon Team Member: Completing calls to alumni and donors to request donations, explain
benefits of the alumni status, update records, and increase program advancement.
Oregon Department of Human Services: Child Welfare (Oct. 2011- May 2012)
Protective Services BSW Practicum: Assisting protective services workers on home visits and client
assessments and collecting collaborative investigation information; demonstrating exceptional
written and oral communication skills via case notes and conversations with co-workers and
supervisors.
Love in the Name of Christ Newberg, Oregon (Nov. 2010- May 2011)
Student Intern: Completing intake processes; coordinating services and resources for clients assisting
with Relational Ministry; support and education groups for clients hosting the Women’s and
Children's homeless shelter; creating, enhancing, and implementing programs.
Faith in Action Newberg, Oregon (Sept. 2010- Dec. 2010)
Volunteer: Providing older adult clients with transportation, home care services, and social and
emotional engagement and support.
AmeriCorps Spokane Service Team Spokane, Washington (Jan. 2009- Aug. 2009)
Volunteer, Scholarship Recipient: Completed over 1,700 hours of community service including cleaning
up parks and natural areas, assisting teachers and students at area Elementary schools, stocking
food banks, and assisting low income families in transition to new housing.
Office Skills
Written and verbal communication, customer service, public relations, computer literacy
(Macintosh and Windows Word Processing, PowerPoint, Excel, data input/organization, SEO,
internet marketing), public speaking, problem-solving, research, time management, training
new employees, business networking and relations, sales/promotions, fundraising, program
evaluation, event planning and organization.
Honors and Achievements
Cum laude graduate, Duke Distinguished Scholar Award, four-year Dean's list approval, three-year
tennis team elect representative to the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Treasurer elect of the
Social Work Club, Americorps Students in Service Scholarship, Dormitory Event Planning
Committee Member, GFU Women’s Assistant Tennis Coach, Advanced Standing Program Graduate
Professional Attributes
-Works constructively in
multidisciplinary teams
-Manages resources, personnel,
and events effectively
-Completes case management
-Documents efficiently
-Facilitates group work
-Complies with ethical codes
and standards of conduct
-Knowledgeable of substance
abuse issues
-Suicide Prevention certified
-Oriented toward work that
promotes social justice
-Knowledgeable of
community resources
unique to aging clientele
-Works with specific
awareness of bio-psycho-
social issues relevant
vulnerable populations