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Jamie-lynn
Eldridge

  • your university ( June-2017 )
  • Vineland, New Jersey, USA

About (Summary)

I am a graduate student at Rutgers University, School of Social Work. My concentration is in Management & Policy with an area of emphasis in social policy. I have been recently accepted into the Violence Against Women & Children certificate program. My first year field placement is working with children and youth with emotional and behavioral challenges at CGS Family Partnership, Inc., a Care Management Organization. I am a highly-motivated, ambitious individual with over 4 years’ experience in case management and non-profit administration. My background includes a clean, valid New Jersey driving record, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, and several years of client supportive functions in career, employment and community service development. I have strong organizational, technical, and analytical skills that helps me to thrive in fast-paced environments. My skills are developing and coordinating activities and services, program management, and building network relationships. I have been noted to be highly personable with extraordinary attention to detail and a talent for enhancing program performance.

Education

Rutgers University
Masters in Social Work
2015 to 2017
Rowan University
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
2008 to 2010
Cumberland County College
Associates of Arts in Business Administration
2005 to 2008

Your Major

Social Work

Language Proficiency

English (US)
Advanced

Honors and Awards

School of Social’s Field Policy Fellows
a competitive fellows program that enhances students’ field education experience in policy practice.
2016 Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC) Interdisciplinary Summer Program
A competitive and unique community service project offered to graduate students in health professions who are in good standing to implement a community-based health intervention.
Accepted into the Violence Against Women & Children certificate program
The Certificate offers specialized courses that complement field placements in the field of violence against women and children.
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is a post-service benefit received by individuals who complete terms of national service in approved AmeriCorps programs, such as AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, or AmeriCorps State and National.
Pastor's Award
The Pastor's Award is the highest award a student can achieve in high school, and portrays leadership, academics, integrity, and high morals.

Grad School Interests

My coursework focuses on issues related to violence against women and children and policy perspectives on poverty and inequality.

Intended Job Path

I plan to work in a public or private organizations that advocate for vulnerable populations, such as women and children, children with special needs, youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System, and low-income communities.

Job Experience

Camp Director
Boys & Girls Club of Vineland
June, 2016 to August, 2016
Social Work Intern
Family Resource Network
June, 2016 to July, 2016
Social Work Intern
CGS Family Partnership
September, 2015 to May, 2016
Program Counselor, Street Dreams
Robins' Nest, Inc.
June, 2014 to August, 2015
Program Director
Boys & Girls Club of Vineland
August, 2013 to August, 2014
Case Manager
Boys & Girls Club of Vineland
April, 2011 to July, 2013

Volunteering

Mentor
Boys & Girls Club of Vineland
September, 2010

Hobbies

I find great enjoyment volunteering at my local Boys & Girls Club and mentoring the youth in multiple, competitive scholarship and internship programs.
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