Jessica Safley

(760) 622-7171
Jsafley1@gmail.com
1018 Bramblegate Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348
OBJECTIVE: To obtain admittance into an MSW program.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Program Assistant, Boys and Girls Club, Mukilteo WA, June 2011 to December 2011
Worked with children ages 6 to 15 years, and invented interactive activities, and story times.
Set up a homework help station and a schedule to ensure academic success.
Participated in the summer camp program as a camp counselor.
Program Assistant, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, January 2010
to November 2010
Worked in the Marine Corps Family Team Building Department of MCCS Miramar; my duties included all the
administrative functions of the department.
Maintained a monthly report of the utilization of our services to the Marines, and their family members.
Ordered the office supplies, and coordinated purchase agreements.
Proactively linked Marines and their family members with the appropriate service providers.
Human Resources Staffing Specialist, MCCS, MCAS Miramar, June 2009 to January 2010
Worked directly with applicants and employees to ensure that their questions were met with a strong emphasis on
customer service.
Provided assistance in administering the employee benefits program, i.e. Group Health, Dental, & Life Insurance,
401(K) Savings Plan, and Group Retirement Plan.
Utilized a PC in my daily duties, and am well versed in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft.
Talent Management Coordinator, MCCS, Okinawa Japan, August 2008 to February 2009
Organized the selection process through preparation of interviewing and assessment materials (e.g. rating and
ranking) to align position-specific qualifications with candidate skills and competencies.
Marketed, coordinated and conducted quarterly job fairs.
Processed internal and external recruitment assignments by generating vacancy announcements based on the
Personnel Action Reporting System (PARS), to include a duties statement from the position description; ranking
factors from the job analysis; and general or specialized experience/education required to qualify for the position.
Duties also included gathering statistical data, and information for various reports throughout the year.
Human Resources Assistant (Staffing), MCCS, Okinawa Japan, January 2007 to August 2008
Processed personnel and prepared them for the new employee orientation.
Representative for several departments within MCCS to include; Athletics, Executive Branch, Accounting, Marine
Corps Family Team Building, Logistics and the Community Services Center.
Entered HR data into automated personnel systems and databases; updated information. Established and
maintained HR files and records.
Administrative Support Assistant, MCCS Athletics Dept., Okinawa Japan, June 2006 to January 2007
Maintained and ordered office supplies.
Prepared time and attendance data.
Worked closely with the complex manager, and the athletic director in maintaining staff schedules.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher, Gloria Business School, Okinawa Japan, February 2005 to November
2005
Taught 20 to 25 adult Japanese students intermediate to advanced English.
Prepared students for Eikan placement exams.
Covered material on effective communication in the workforce.
Often substituted for the Basic English class.
Devised class field trips to the Military bases to practice conversational English.
Prepared lessons on American culture and business etiquette.
EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Substance Abuse, Spring 16, The University of North Carolina
Pembroke
Associates of Applied Science in Social Human Services, 3.94 GPA, Seattle Central College

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
Professional Development: Race, Social Justice, and the Demonization of African-American Male: Implications
for Social Work Practice, 11/15
HIV/AIDS Advocacy Conference, North Carolina AIDS Action Network (NCAAN), 10/15
Trauma Stewardship, 11/12
Domestic Violence Risks in LGBTQ Relationships 8/12
Adolescent Assessment Training, 7/12
HIV/AIDS workshop, 5/12
Conflict De-Escalation/Engaging Youth Homelessness-Roots Young Adult Homeless Shelter, 3/11
AWARDS, HONRS, AND SPECIAL ACHIEVMENTS:
Alpha Chi Honor Society Member since 2014
I am the volunteer coordinator for Sustainable Sandhills, a local environmental non-profit aimed at education and
awareness of climate change and climate action. Currently coordinating a Climate Action Summit slotted for Feb
2016.
Currently leading a grassroots campaign for Bernie Sanders within the Sandhills area of North Carolina, and on
campus; UNC Pembroke for Bernie Sanders. I have led Letters to the editor tutorials, voter registration drives,
debate viewing parties, social media training, fundraisers, and was interviewed on WNCT-TV, BernieTV, and gave
a speech on grassroots organizing to the Cumberland Progressives committee in November, 2015.
Member of Democratic Women of Cumberland County
Was a member of a panel discussing colony collapse disorder in Fayetteville NC, and have given several local
talks on sustainable agriculture, and protecting the pollinators.
Led a 50 person march on May 24th 2014 to bring awareness of sustainable agriculture, food deserts, and a need
for appropriate labeling. From this, I formed a community group called, Bee GMO Free Fayetteville, which has
over 80 members.
Campaigned for I-522 in WA in 2013, attended hearings in Olympia and participated in education, petitioning, and
tabling events.
SOCIAL SERVICES EXPERIENCE:
Guardian ad Litem, 2016,
Worked in office of the Guardian ad Litem program under the direct guidance of an MSW supervisor
Court appointed advocate for 15 children
Regularly Attended child and family team meetings, education plans, and DSS visitations
Child Development Milestone Presentation at Wagram Elementary, 2015
Presented to 80 children and their families on child development, at Wagram Elem.s health fair.
40 hr Practicum-Carolina Solutions, 2014
Assisted in case notes for clients.
Conducted arts and crafts, organized files, and coordinated a Halloween party.
Encouraged prosocial behavior among clients.
Overnight Supervisor, ROOTS Young Adult Shelter, Seattle WA, 2011 to 2013
Supervised and enforced program guidelines, established rapport with guests, worked to ensure that shelter
functioned smoothly through the course of operation.
Created a volunteer mentorship program to train new volunteers.
Led monthly Feed-Back Breakfasts with guests to address their concerns and foster collaboration.
Helped at Street Youth Ministries when needed.
English as a Second Language Tutor, Lutheran Community Services, Seattle WA, 2012
Prepared one-on-one English conversational lessons for two refugee women.
Helped foster the transition to America through answering questions, scheduling appointments, and discussing
culture.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

I spent 6 years in Okinawa, Japan, from 2003-2009. During this time, I had the opportunity to interact and work
with many different cultures. I was the president of my Dept. of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) high
schools Japanese Club, and coordinated several community service projects. After high school, I taught advanced
English at Gloria Business School. I also attended several church service trips to neighboring islands in the
Ryukyu Island Chain, where we served the elderly population; many of whom were centenarians who lived
through WWII. These experiences taught me the value of clear communication, and served to broaden my
worldview.