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- 1. Lauren Berk 100Campus Drive Campus Box 3508 Elon, NC 27244 Bachelor’s Degree Human Service Studies, Phone: 908-787-3352 anticipated May 2015 E-mail: BerkLauren@gmail.com Overall GPA: 3.39 Major GPA: 3.78 OBJECTIVE Aspiring human service professional with a powerful commitment to serving the needs of disadvantaged youth and adults, specifically focusing on survivors of abuse, sexual assault, and family violence EXPERIENCE CrossRoads Sexual Assault Response and Resource Center, Burlington NC, October 2012-present, Volunteer Advocate § Provide emotional support and offer services and support resources to primary and secondary victims of sexual violence at hospitals, police stations, court rooms, and at the CrossRoads offices § Advocate for volunteer needs and the overall improvement of the volunteer program by serving as a leader on the Volunteer Advisory Board § Accommodate diverse clientele by seeking out and participating in trainings to understand the values, customs, and cultures of different communities Elon University Office of Admissions, Elon NC, June 2014-present, University Guide § Represent Elon University and perform important outreach as the direct link between visitors and the university § Exemplify strong teamwork skills, self-motivation, and interpersonal skills Department of Social Services, Burlington NC, October 2014-December 2014, Child Protective Services Intern § Shadowed over 15 CPS intake, assessment and investigative, in-home, and foster care / adoption workers to gain an understanding of the vast complexities and inter-workings of Alamance County CPS § Utilized culturally competent skills and knowledge when working with children, caregivers, and foster families § Assisted CPS workers by scheduling and supervising visits, providing temporary child care, and providing the final edits for important paperwork and court reports Fanwood Recreation Department Day Camp, Fanwood NJ, June 2013 to August 2014, Senior Counselor § Organized and led a variety of small and large group activities each day for over 25 2nd and 3rd graders § Responded quickly to misbehavior by using collaborative problem-solving and one-on-one counseling § Assisted in maintaining accurate program records Family Abuse Services, Burlington NC, January 2014-May 2014, LINCS § Fostered a mutually beneficial relationship between Family Abuse Services and Elon University § Performed assigned tasks such as creating information packets for outreach in the Burlington community and gathering data from pre and post school tests quickly and efficiently § Created media for volunteer recruitment and fundraising like flyers for shelter volunteer training § Cultivated meaningful relationships between Elon University Greek Life, clubs, and organizations with Family Abuse Services, increasing the volunteer pool from 7 students to over 175 students SKILLS AND HONORS The United Way’s Community Council of Alamance County Outstanding Individual Volunteer of the Year 2014, honoree Dean’s and President’s Lists: 5 semesters - Pi Gamma Mu and Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Societies Trained mediator, Alamance County Dispute Settlement & Youth Services, Incorporated Trained crisis interventionist, CrossRoads Sexual Assault Response and Resource Center Trained in suicide prevention, Cardinal Innovations Grant writer and recipient, The Learning By Giving Foundation Public speaking, critical analysis, writing, and editing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Prezi, iCal, iPhoto, Photoshop - Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Vine, Pinterest