LAURA C. ADAMSCOMMUNICATION * INPUT * WOO * STRATEGIC * RELATOR

Wadesboro, North Carolina ~ 704-465-2230 ~ Lgomezadams@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

Honors & Activities

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM, Community Service (Concentration Family Systems 4.0 GPA) Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan December 2013 ASSOCIATE DEGREE, Applied Science (Emphasis in Psychology) Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, Michigan August 2012 Lake Michigan College - President & Dean’s Lists Lake Michigan Community CollegeMember Phi Theta KappaNominated- All-USA and Coca Cola All-State Academic TeamProfessional Development Day- Adding Value Through Social Responsibility and Community EngagementCommunications Officer Lake Michigan College Student Senate

o Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities Student Leadership Workshop in NYC 2010 – participated in numerous leadership workshops

o Ritz Carlton Conferenceo 2nd Generation Behavioral Intervention Best Practiceso 1st Annual “Club Napier Dance”o Member of the Behavioral Intervention Team o Evaluate and resolve incoming student issues

President & Creator Lake Michigan College Drama Club-Raised funds to hold 1st Annual Halloween DanceParticipated in Earth Day 2010 & Recycle DayKalamazoo Community CollegeWinner of Student Strengths Speech Competition 2012Academic Honors ListGraduated with HonorsSiena Heights UniversityAcademic Achievement & Dean’s ListMember Alpha Sigma Lambda- ASL, a National Honor Society Graduated Magna Cum Laude

RELEVANT COURSE WORK

RELEVANTTRAINING

Social Psychology Race & Ethnic

Relations Interpersonal

Communication Leadership Notary Public Anson

County Completion of 72 hours

Pre- Service Child Welfare in NC

Community (Social) Service Systems

Investigative Techniques in Social Services

Counseling Techniques and Practices

Crisis in Adolescence Webinar Training on

Documentation in Social Services

GAL informational luncheon

EXPERIENCESocial Service

Administrative Support/Managerial

o USDA Farm Service Agency, Anson County, July 2015- Sept. 2015 County Program Technician Assist local farmers with my assigned programs that the Federal Government offers. Serve as records custodian.

o Montgomery County Department Of Social Service, Troy, NC., November 2014 –April 2015 Foster Care Social Worker Foster care duties include preparing court reports and presenting at formal hearings, case management, locating homes for foster children. Creating case plans, transporting, foster care file maintenance and completing required paperwork/documents. Transitioning cases in adoption, rreferring clients and families to proper resources, attend appointments when needed with clients as well as providing knowledge to support families and clients in need. Serve as on call back up for CPS.

o Cumberland County Department of Social Services, Fayetteville, NC., September 2014 – October 2014 Income Maintenance Worker I (Temporary) Determine eligibility on a daily basis for clients who receive one of the eligibility programs to include, Medicaid and Food and Nutritional Services. The application process includes interviewing the customer, verifying information and determining if customer meets eligibility requirements based on this information. I employed in the Economic Services Section.

o Department of Child & Family Services, Chicago, IL., June 1995 (2 week position, 40+ hours each week) Case Studies Manager Managed overflow of case studies, Inspected more than 200 homes for quality of living assurance in compliance with state codes and regulations

o Thomson Reuters, Ann Arbor, MI., December 2013 – January 2014Customer Service Representative (Internship)

o Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI., April 2010 – May 2010 Assistant to Vice President of Administrative Services (Work Study)

o South West Michigan Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Saint Joseph, MI., Feb 2005 – Nov 2009 Surgery scheduler

o Dr. Laurey L. Schillman & Associate, Lansing, IL., May 2000–Aug 2003 Dispensing Optician, Floor manager

o Americall Corporation, Lansing, IL. May 1997–Jan 2000 Supervisor, Sales Representative.

COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

o Bethel Pentecostal – Blue Island, IL. 1994Collected clothing and goods for visit to children’s home near Nogales, Mexico.Spent time with the children in an orphanage setting. Emphasis on English as a language and music.

o P.A.S.S (Pregnancy Aid South Suburbs) South Holland, Il. 1995-1996Volunteer & Speaker

o Twin City Players - Saint Joseph, MI. 2005-2009Performer, building upkeep (painting, cleaning), advertising and marketing, usher, house manager as well as make up and costume assistant.Trinity Lutheran - Saint Joseph, MI Assisted with children’s fundraising activities (collecting money for parking and selling tickets, chaperone), chaperon as needed.

o Certificate of Involvement - Pass It Forward Grand Rapids 2011A full day of giving in Grand Rapids – Purchased clothing and items at thrift store then passed them out to the needy (Streets & Homeless Shelters.

o Vista Maria- Dearborn Heights, MI - Summer 2013Human resource assistant, Resident assistant, Interviewed residence (ages 9-18) and held informative workshop.