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McClure
mmcclure1021@gmail.com
Education
Catholic University of America, Washington, DC Expected: May 2015
Master of Social Work
Loras College, Dubuque, IA May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Cumulative GPA: 3.97/4.0 scale
Provosts Top 20
Study Abroad, ISCTE-IU, Lisbon, Portugal Jan-June 2013
Participant in pilot program for Loras College Study Abroad
Conducted ethnographies of local spaces and created a report on homelessness in the city
Chicago Semester, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL Aug-Dec 2012
Participant in Loras College study away program
Completed a 6 credit internship, sociology course at Roosevelt University, and service learning class
Related Experience
Field Placement Student, Project Concern, Dubuque, IA Jan-May 2014
Practiced the mission of educating and empowering those in need
Provided 2-1-1 information and referrals to call-in and walk-in clients
Wrote grants for multiple agency programs
Planned fundraiser, raising over $18,000
Co-facilitated sociology and business class service learning projects
Career Options Intern, Hospice of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA Aug-Dec 2013
Shadowed social workers on patient visits
Observed interdisciplinary team meetings and bereavement group
Assisted bereavement coordinator with data entry tasks
Client Services Intern, Bridge to Success, Chicago, IL Aug-Dec 2012
Contributed to non-profit, small business, and social enterprise management
Analyzed client data and strategized for future growth
Recruited and organized volunteers
Acted as stylist and interview appearance coach for low-/no-income clients
Volunteer, Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center, Chicago, IL Aug-Dec 2012
Provided administrative support
Organized and archived client files
Bagged lunches and sorted clothing donations
Intern, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Iowa, Dubuque, IA Sep-Dec 2011
Organized and closed client files
Contacted potential Bigs who inquired about the program online
Conducted telephone reference calls and meetings with Bigs and Littles
Shadowed an on-site counselor once a week
Trainings
Bridges out of Poverty May 2014
Intercultural Communication Mar-Apr 2014
Hoops & Fences: Personal & Agency Values Mar 2014
Working with Low-Income Families Mar 2014
Hospice Volunteer Certification Sep-Dec 2013
Mary E. McClure
mmcclure1021@gmail.com
Leadership Experience
President, Social Work Club, Loras College Aug 2013-May 2014
Planned, organized, and facilitated fundraiser and educational events
Restructured club leadership and constitution
Study Abroad Alumni Peer Leader, Center for Experiential Learning, Loras College Aug 2013-May 2014
Promoted the Lisbon, Portugal study abroad program and international education
Supported study abroad events and programming on campus
Participated in study abroad panels and discussions
Provided information on study abroad preparation topics
Coordinator of Associate Members and Community Events, Du-Buddies, Loras College Sep 2011-May 2012
Paired Loras students and community members with intellectual disabilities
Facilitated social events for over 80 people
Supervised buddy pairs and associate members
Organized the first End the R-Word Campaign on campus
Awarded Student Organization of the Year (2012)
Group Leader, Discovery Retreats, Loras College Aug 2010-May 2012 & Aug 2013-Feb 2014
Planned and facilitated Catholic Confirmation retreats for 50-100 high school students
Participated in 1-2 day-long retreats each semester as a small group leader and skit actress
Work Experience
Assistant to the Internship Coordinator, Center for Experiential Learning, Loras College Sep 2013-May 2014
Promoted the Chicago Semester through presentations and distribution materials
Posted to Internships.com and managed social media sites
Facilitated Homecoming Alumni Panels and social work mock interview session
Dewey Caller, RuffaloCODY, Loras College Jan-Mar 2011; Feb-Apr 2014
Called alumni, parents, and friends of the college to ask for donations to the Annual Fund
Cashier, Target, Mundelein, IL Apr 2008-Present; currently on educational leave
Provide fast, fun, and friendly guest service
Train new cashiers
Volunteer at Shop with a Cop, National Night Out, and Clean-Up YMCA
Cross-train in guest service and Food Avenue/Pizza Hut snack bar
Student Worker, Admissions Office, Loras College Sep 2011-May 2012
Called prospective students to pre-award a merit scholarship
Answered questions they had about the college and the application process
Entered prospective student information data through Datatel software program
Note Taker & Tutor, Lynch Office of Disability Services, Loras College Aug 2010-May 2012
Copied and distributed class notes
Tutored four students in a Catholic Traditions class (Spring 2011)
Tutored one student in a social work class (Spring 2012)
Awards
AmeriCorps Education Grant (450 Hours), awarded Spring 2014
Delta Epsilon Sigma Honors Society, inducted Fall 2012
Deans List, every semester completed at Loras College