Karen Henderson

245B Pineview Drive Athens, GA 30606

CELL PHONE 404.775.1798

hender12@uga.edu

OBJECTIVE
To begin a career that appeals to and challenges me in the field that I am interested in where I can continue to learn
and grow.

EDUCATION
University of Georgia Athens, Ga
Major: Human Development and Family Sciences
Minor: Sociology

B.S in FACS expected May 2016

Relevant Course Work

Criminal Punishment and Society-Learned about structure of prisons and the rates of drug incarcerations and
importance of rehabilitation
Violence and Society-Wrote paper on reasoning and persistence of violence in prisons
The Family-Wrote paper on cultural impacts on dual-earner couples
Issues in Family Systems- Learned about different family structures and interactions of families
Achievements: G.P.A. 3.82/4.0

HONORS, AWARDS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars

02/13-present

Zell Miller Scholarship Recipient

08/12-present

EXPERIENCE
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems Athens, GA
08/15-12/15
Clinical Intern
Co-facilitated group and sat in on many case management sessions
Sat in on needs assessments of potential new clients
Assisted with setting up court sessions and graduations
Researched and put together project showing parents how to talk to their children about substances
Compiled portfolio detailing my strengths and experiences
Cheddars Casual Cafe Athens, GA
Server
Interacted with customers in a friendly and engaging manner
Made suggestions and answered questions about the menu
Kept up with side work, running food, and taking care of my tables

01/15-present

Dollywood Theme Park Pigeon Forge, TN

06/14-07/14
Food Services Employee
Interacted with customers and made sure to create memories worth repeating
Cooked food and made drinks
Operated the cash register and upsold mugs
Oglethorpe Dining Commons Athens, GA
Student Employee
Worked face to face with customers
Worked a variety of stations under different supervisors

08/13-05/14

Dairy Queen Canton, GA

Team Member
Served customers by taking orders and handing them out

05/13-08/13

 Counted and stored inventory

Interacted with customers and diverse staff members
VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE WORK
Navigators Ministry Athens, Ga
Leader
Organize events targeting reaching out and getting involved in the community
Build community between the leaders, staff, and other students involved
Thomas Lay After-School Program Athens, GA
Volunteer
Tutored kids and helped them with their homework and reading
Worked alongside other mentors

SKILLS
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Quick Learner, Detail Oriented, Reliable, Organized
References Available Upon Request

09/12-present

02/13-05/13