Eva Ann Smith has over 10 years of experience working in social services and recreation leadership roles. She has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from California State University, Chico and is CPR/First Aid and Pro-ACT certified. Her experience includes working as a Client Services Counselor, Resettlement and Placement Intern, Recreation Leader, and Social Service Intern. She also has extensive volunteer experience with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services, and Canine Companions for Independence.

1. Eva Ann Smith
4824 Blaydon Road ◦ Rocklin, California 95765 ◦ (916) 802-3843 ◦ smitheva24@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Client Services Counselor for Placer County: March 2014 to April 2015
• Rapport skills
• Distributing tasks and responsibility among staff
• Evaluating needs for children (emotional, physical, mental)
Resettlement and Placement Intern for International Rescue Committee: August 2013 to March 2014
• Understanding and empathy for refugees
• Effective communication ability with language barriers
• Assist transition of life skills to culture in America
Recreation Leader for Chico Area Recreation and Park District: August 2012 to June 2013
• Problem solving
• Leadership skills
• Positive reinforcement
Social Service Intern for Lifehouse Cypress Skilled Nursing Facility: August 2011 to May 2012
• Active listening to patient needs
• Setting healthy boundaries
• Coping with trauma
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Habitat for Humanity: September 2010 to June 2013
Family selection committee, student chapter of California State University, Chico, weekend builds
• Collaborating efforts as a team
• Working with the community
• Remaining objective when working with families
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services: September 2009 to August 2011
Weekly volunteer at shelter, on-call overnight shifts, tabling events, Safe Place (Chico State resource)
• Handling crisis situations
• Understanding the cycle of violence
• Adhering to mission and values of the organization
Canine Companions for Independence: Glady from 2000 to 2001, Pele from 2005 to 2006
Raised two puppies to be service dogs for physically disabled persons
• Patience
• Time-management
• Compassion for the companionship between people and dogs
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts degree in Social Work from California State University, Chico, May 2012
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/First Aid Certified, Pro-ACT Certified
LANGUAGE
Basic reading and writing in Spanish, some conversational ability, actively learning
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Flute player in Roseville Community Concert Band, self-taught avid guitar player, completed a half marathon in
Santa Cruz and Reno, Recreation Leader of the month award when employed at CARD (Chico Area Recreation
and Park District)
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Golf, snowboarding, hiking, running, dancing, animals, flute, guitar, volunteering