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Adrian Williams
Catskill, New York 11111 • adrianw@anymail • 555-876-5432
Summary
Dedicated undergraduate psychology student with excellent interpersonal and logical reasoning skills. Knowledge of psychological development and research practices. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
Skills
- Well-developed listening skills
- Superior communication skills
- Detail-oriented without losing the big picture
- Issue resolution ability
- Great team member
- Awareness of cultural, socio-economic, and religious norms and effects
- Fluent in French and well-versed in French Creole
Work Experience
Psychologist Intern, 2016 - Current
St. Francis’ Mental Health Clinic, Germantown, New York
- Assist with evaluation of client emotional and mental conditions
- Collaborate on behavior modification programs
- Administer psychometric tests and record client behavior observations
- Complete research as assigned by lead psychologist
- Spend at least 10 one-on-one hours per week with clients
- Create PowerPoint presentation on autism and deliver to 6th graders (15 presentations in all; PowerPoint used throughout Germantown District C)
Program Development Assistant, 2014 – 2016
Spring Creek Care Facility, Coxsackie, New York
- Collaborated on development of appropriate activities; weekly activities included musical entertainment, arts and crafts, movies, card games, and exercise, for example
- Led client participation in activities, and directly assisted two clients
- Supported 10 clients in completion of daily activities
- Responded to family member inquiries
- Completed office duties, such as filing and data entry
- Created a file system with client religious and cultural preferences, also including music, art, primary language, and family information as cleared by administration and families
Fast Food Worker, 2012 – 2014
Jewett Burgers and Ice Cream, Windham, New York
- Took and filled customer food orders, received money, returned correct change
- Operated cash register and credit card machine, and reconciled register at end of shift
- Re-stocked food supply shelves and completed inventory record
- Cleaned and straightened counters at end of shift
- Performed housekeeping duties as assigned
- Received recognition for resolving customer disputes
- Earned Employee of the Month award four times in 18 months
Volunteer Experience
ESL Tutor, 2016 – Current
Hudson Valley Language Center, Germantown, New York
- Assist learners in reading and writing English
- Communicate with English-learners
- Offer help with paperwork for daily living, such as job applications, resumes, and school applications
- Complete other tasks as assigned
Education
BA in Psychology, anticipated graduation 2018
Bard College, Germantown, New York