Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Military Awards
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Carolyn Jackson

Sparrows Point

Summary

A highly dedicated Social Work Intern with one year of experience in conducting outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services. Possesses the ability to remain open and empathetic when designing client service plans, and to gather information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans. Committed to providing quality care and support to those in need while disposing of personal biases.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Work Intern

Compassionate Care Behavioral Health
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
  • Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
  • Disposed of personal biases and remained open and empathetic when designing client service plans.
  • Streamlined client intake process, making it more efficient and less stressful for new clients.
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
  • Improved client self-advocacy, coaching on communication strategies for navigating bureaucratic systems.

Human Resources Manager

Love Fellowship Christian Ministries
09.2009 - 06.2025
  • Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Facilitated successful organizational restructuring, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.
  • Streamlined HR reporting processes, enabling more efficient analysis and decision-making with improved data management practices.
  • Championed employee wellness initiatives to improve job satisfaction and reduce absenteeism.

Assistant Professor of Military Science

Maryland Army National Guard
06.2005 - 06.2013
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary courses, broadening students'' perspective on the role of military in society.
  • Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs, resulting in improved comprehension of complex topics.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students with thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
  • Incorporated diverse teaching materials such as multimedia presentations, simulations, and group activities to appeal to different learning styles.
  • Facilitated open forums where students could discuss current events related to military science and global affairs.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.

Human Resources Manager

US Army 1st Brigade
01.2001 - 12.2004
  • Managed complex benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.

Accounting & Finance Specialist

Maryland Air National Guard
09.1991 - 12.2000
  • Spearheaded accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring timely payments and accurate account reconciliations.
  • Negotiated favorable vendor contracts while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
  • Supported executive decision-making by preparing presentations outlining key financial data points such as revenue trends, expense breakdowns, and profit margin analysis.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Fordham University
Manhattan, NY
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Berea College
Berea, KY
01-1987

Skills

  • Program Development and Management
  • Referrals and networking
  • Case Management
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Treatment plan guidance
  • Research tools
  • Discharge Planning
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Conflict resolution

Accomplishments

Veteran - 20 yrs - Secret Clarence

US Army & US Air Force

Secret Clarence

Military Awards

Army Achievement Award

Army Merritorious Service Award

Air Force Achievement Award

Air Force Merritorious Service Award

Timeline

Social Work Intern

Compassionate Care Behavioral Health
11.2024 - 06.2025

Human Resources Manager

Love Fellowship Christian Ministries
09.2009 - 06.2025

Assistant Professor of Military Science

Maryland Army National Guard
06.2005 - 06.2013

Human Resources Manager

US Army 1st Brigade
01.2001 - 12.2004

Accounting & Finance Specialist

Maryland Air National Guard
09.1991 - 12.2000

Master of Science - Social Work

Fordham University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Berea College
Carolyn Jackson