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Portrait of Brittani Staley

Honor Society® member

Brittani Staley

AmeriCorps Member at Peckham, Inc.

  • Michigan State University
  • Social Work
  • Class of 2016
  • Lansing, Michigan

Member since July 2013

About

Taking challenges is a large part of my life experiences and something I do with the up-most confidence and full effort. You will find that I am very committed, responsible and communicative character. I am able to assist with solving difficult situations with ease, handle multiple tasks and I need little direction to complete them, foster many friendships regardless of age, and create new ideas to enrich the minds of others. These are the qualities that make me an excellent asset for your organization.

From past experiences and education, I have acquired influential techniques that are needed to uplift students, parents and customers in making difficult choices. My leadership skills are well developed and have allowed me to interact with various ethnic diverse populations and all age groups through my occupations as the vice president of a non-profit organization, president of Victorious Vessels of Praise, a dance ministry I am continuing on Central Michigan University's campus, Diversity and Inclusion Human Resource Intern, Multicultural Advisor on Central Michigan University's campus, Family Social Worker and substitute teacher for a Head Start Program, and a Bereavement Coordinator for hospice. I have also been a Master's in Social Work intern with Big Brother’s Big Sisters, and am currently a Master's in Social Work intern with One Love Global and working as a Caseworker for the Salvation Army.

From all these experiences, I am a motivator and organizer and these skills have permitted me to successfully resolve quandary situations with people using delicacy, thus creating long-term relationships. Teamwork is another skill I have acquired and one I know is necessary for organizational consistency.

Education

  • Michigan State University

    Master's in Social Work/Organization and Community Leadership

    2012 – 2016

  • Central Michigan University

    Sociology/Communication Disorders

    2007 – 2011

Honors and awards

  • Multicultural Advancement Scholarship Recipient

    Scholarhips provided to those who have proven dedication to diversity and inclusion among underrepresented populations.

  • Joanne Holbrook Patton

    Scholarship that strongly emphasizes the importance of education for military spouses.

Goals and interests

Career goal

Veterans Affairs, Advocacy, and Empowerment of underrepresented groups

Graduate school interests

Social Work, Social Services, Community Engagement, Urban Development, Advocacy and Empowerment

Outside the classroom

Dancing, Community Service Events, Spending time with Family and Friends, Cooking, and Watching Netflix on downtime.

Experience

  • AmeriCorps Member

    Peckham, Inc.

    Sep 2014 – Jul 2015

  • Master's in Social Work Intern

    Big Brothers Big Sisters

    Jul 2014 – Apr 2015

  • Bereavement Coordinator

    Hospice Advantage

    Jun 2012 – Mar 2014

  • Family Worker

    Community Action Agency

    Jan 2012 – May 2012

  • Human Resource Intern, Diversity and Inclusion

    Sparrow Health Systems

    Nov 2011 – Jan 2012

  • Multicultural Advisor

    Central Michigan University

    Jul 2008 – Apr 2010

Volunteering

  • Public Relations Chair and General Member

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.-Eta Lambda Zeta Chapter

    Jun 2012 – Jul 2016

  • Volunteer

    Walk for Warmth

    Feb 2012 – Nov 2015

  • Volunteer

    March of Dimes

    Feb 2010 – Nov 2015

  • Volunteer

    United Way

    Aug 2007 – Nov 2015

  • Volunteer

    Commission on Aging

    Aug 2007 – Dec 2011

Languages

  • English (Pirate) Advanced

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