Amelia T. Gray is seeking a position helping children and families in crisis. She has a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development from the University of Georgia. She has extensive community involvement including missionary work in Savannah, Georgia, Kenya, and Baltimore providing counseling, education, and support to those in need. She also led Bible studies and volunteered at a counseling center.

1. Amelia T. Gray
Present Address: 200 East Cloverhurst Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30605
Phone: 770-643-9302 Email: amytgray@gmail.com
Permanent Address: 2605 Fireside Trail, Conyers, Georgia 30094
JOB OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that helps provide for and support children and families in crises
EDUCATION
The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Bachelor of Family and Consumer Sciences, cum laude, December 2009
Major: Child and Family Development
HOPE Scholarship Recipient: Fall 2006 – December 2009
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Living Vine, Savannah, Georgia
Missionary, May 2008 – August 2008 and May 2009 – August 2009
- Helped counsel and offer physical care for up to 9 young pregnant woman simultaneously
- Offered support and nurture to low-income children through the Bonna Bella Bear Club
- Assisted in counseling those recently involved with prostitution, severe depression, and carrying the HIV/AIDS virus
- Worked in four thrift stores (stocking, pricing, labeling, organizing, and working as a cashier)
Athens Salvation Army Homeless Shelter, Athens, Georgia
Visitor, Prayer Group Participator, August 2006 – May 2009
- Participate in weekly prayer for ministries, homeless, and shelter
- Involved in informal counseling attendees of shelter and soup kitchen
- Helped in providing and serving Thanksgiving dinner, 2006 and 2007
- Visited men and women in shelter weekly, and offered emotional support, 2006 - 2008
- Assisted in bringing homeless friend to church, providing some private transportation
Kenya Mission Trip, Nakuru, Kenya
Missionary, two weeks in June 2004, June 2005, June 2007, June 2009
- Provided support in special needs hospital for Kenyan children with physical and mental disabilities
- Supported orphanage by teaching children educational lessons through games, dances, songs and informal lectures
- Acquired skills in recognizing cultural differences and applying awareness
- Assisted monetarily and helped counsel the members of Nakuru 3:16, a home for street girls and their children
Baltimore Mission Trip, Baltimore, Maryland
Missionary, one week in April 2007
- Reached out to the community through prayer for specific residents of Baltimore
- Served in support and encouragement for church
- Aided in the construction of a platform for a preacher
- Fulfilled obligations by collecting surveys
Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Athens, Georgia
Bible Study Leader, August 2008 – Present
- One year, women’s group in Bible study, leader
- Provide support and guidance for up to thirteen woman at one time
- Provide at least three hours of mentoring for one woman every week
The Samaritan Counseling Center, Athens, Georgia
Volunteer, September 2008 – May 2009
- Acquired filing, telephone, and other necessary office skills
- Learned to be productive in a successful working environment

2. Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Language Skills: Very basic knowledge of Swahili (one semester)