Honor Society® member
Shelby Standard
BSW Practicum Student at Optimae Life Services •Built sustainable client relationships based on trust by applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills. •Organized and secured case records and reports to maintain proper funding and confidentiality of client treatment.
- Social Work
- Class of 2022
- Burlington, IA
Member since March 2022
About
I am currently a Bachelor of Social Work student at Western Illinois University (Minor: Law Enforcement and Administration) with an anticipated graduation of May 2022. Contingent on my graduation from Western, I plan (and have accepted) to attend the Accelerated Advanced Standing Master of Social Work Program at University of Iowa starting in May 2022.
While working as an Assistant Store Manager, I learned to problem solve and make tough decisions, by utilizing my leadership and interpersonal skills. I’ve also handled various responsibilities in my position as a Direct Support Professional and through my Bachelor of Social Work Practicum. Through those experiences, I quickly established talents in prioritizing client needs, working with clients in their homes, filling out documentation to ensure proper funding could be allocated, and finding solutions to eliminate obstacles for clients.
Education
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Western Illinois University
Social Work/Law Enforcement and Administration
2020 – 2022
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Southeastern Community College
Associate of Arts
2013 – 2015
Honors and awards
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Deans List
2020-2022
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Therapist for Adults with Mental Health/Trauma
- Graduate school interests
University of Iowa - Accelerated Advanced Standing MSW
- Outside the classroom
Gardening, yoga, reading, herb drying, music, playing with cats
Experience
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BSW Practicum Student
Optimae Life Services •Built sustainable client relationships based on trust by applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills. •Organized and secured case records and reports to maintain proper funding and confidentiality of client treatment.
Jan 2022 – May 2022
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Direct Support Professional
Self Reliance •Assist clients who have intellectual, developmental, and mental health disabilities to gain independence and quality of life through company services. •Provide encouragement, coaching, and emotional support to help clients achieve established goals
Jun 2019 – Jul 2022
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Receptionist
Catfish Bend Casino •Demonstrated professionalism in maintaining confidentiality when handling guest and personnel information. •Greeted incoming guests, notified personnel of guest arrivals, and directed individuals to correct meeting areas.
Sep 2018 – Jun 2019
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Team Member, Assistant Store Manager
KFC •Directed daily store operations, including staff management, task delegation, merchandising, and customer service. •Improved customer relations, maintained brand loyalty, and recaptured lost revenue opportunities by smoothly handling escalated problems. •Covered multiple store areas by cross-training in different roles.
Aug 2016 – Dec 2018
Languages
- English (US)
Additional information
Organizations
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Phi Alpha National Honor Society for Social Work / Kappa Sigma Chapter
