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Dawn Lowell,
322 Mullica Hill Road,
Pittsburg, CA,
609-779-0987
dawnlowell@comast.net

Career Objective:
To obtain a position as a youth advocate within a non-profit system that will fully utilize my degree plus experience in social work.
Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Extremely detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work independently.

Professional Experience:

Youth Speaks Inc., Hawthorne, CA
Youth Advocate, 1997-1999

Responsibilities:

Trained, assisted and provided guidance to the volunteer.
Developed individual and collective performance objectives for youth.
Demonstrated modeling behavior and participatory leadership.
Coordinated youth involvement in community programs and provided liaison with public and private agencies in the community.
Consulted other youth advocates on developmental needs of youth.
Collaborated with key stakeholders regarding youth and family interventions.
Participated in planning and supervising recreational and leisure activities.
Maintained accurate documentation and record-keeping.

San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton, CA
Youth Advocate, Migrant Education, 1994-1996

Responsibilities:

Made home visits creating a file for each OSY.
Developed a plan with OSY for further education and/or training.
Advocated for the needs of migrant youth and their families.
Served as a liaison between the migrant youth and the agencies to which he is referred.
Provided follow-up for the OSY until he has moved or is no longer eligible for migrant services.
Completed records regarding the OSY, prepared, organized data, forms, reports and information.
Performed other related duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, 1993
California University, California
High School Diploma
St. Patrick's High school, Pittsburg, CA

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