1. 142 Head of Pickle Fork
Staffordsville, Kentucky 41256
(606) 297-7555
melissanng4@gmail.com
Melissa Gowett
Qualifications
 Friendly with a positive attitude
 Quick learner, motivated and eager to work
 Strong oral and written communication skills
 Strong leadership skills with the ability to work with a team or independently
 Understand the importance of confidentiality
 Resourceful and creative in working with clients with disabilities
 Flexible and adaptive in changing environments
 Loyal, reliable and responsible
Experience
PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL HOME CARE, PLATTSBURGH, NY March 2009 to June 2010
Direct Service Provider and Personal Care Aide
 Provide transportation
 Assist with daily living
 Act as an example
RESIDENTIAL RESOURCES (WKS), PERU, NY July 2008 to March 2009
Direct Service Provider
 Protect dignity of individual
 Provide guidance and supervision
 Teaching various types of life skills
 Provide transportation
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CENTER, PSUC, NY Oct. 2005 to Aug. 2007
Intern/Volunteer
 Coordinate day program
 Led group and individual activities
 Complete computer records and clerical/office work
 Research and create lessons for group work
 Create and implement new group topics
 Supervised small number of clients in various environmental settings
Awards/Trainings
 National Honor Society in Psychology
 Mandated Reporter Training
 Child Abduction Training
 Child Abuse Neglect Training
 School Violence Training
 Medical Terminology
 Personal Care Aide Certificate
 Medical Secretary Certificate

2. Education
SUNY PLATTSBURGH, PLATTSBURGH, NY 2007
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
CLINTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PLATTSBURGH, NY 2004
A.A.S. Degree in Liberal Arts
SARANAC CENTRAL SCHOOL, SARANAC, NY 1992
Regents High School Diploma
JOHN W. HARROLD VOCATIONAL CENTER, PLATTSBURGH, NY 1992
Certificate of Completionin Medical Secretarial