5476 Tara Dr.
Clayton, CA 94517
208-515-0506
galahunter.64@gmail.com
Objective To obtain an outstanding and challenging graduate education in social work,
specializing in the areas of children, youth, and families.
Education Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Jan. 2015-2017
Bachelor of Social Work degree
Program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID 2013-2014
Associate of Liberal Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude
Work Experience
Ada County Meridian, ID Apr. 1999-Mar. 2016
Department of Motor Vehicles clerk
The main focus of my job was to assist customers in a timely manner while providing excellent
customer service. As a social work student, I believe every person has value and worth and
deserves to be respected. I conveyed this attitude daily while working with other county and state
employees to bring a positive and productive experience to the customer.
Registered and titled customers vehicles and vessels
Issued State Identification and Drivers Licenses
Problem solving complex matters concerning, death, inheritance, State tax
matters, and purchases without proper ownership documents
Certifications
Certified Domestic Violence Peer Counselor California 48 hours/2017
Registered Cosmetologist Idaho 1997-present
Clinical Work and Volunteer Experience
STAND! For Families Free of Violence 2017-present
I have completed a 450-hour internship for my Bachelor of Social Work with this agency. I
believe in the prevention, intervention, and treatment that this organization offers to those who
have been touched by family violence and continue to volunteer.
Crisis Line providing services and referrals to those who have been victimized.
Using the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) to screen high danger clients,
both self-initiated and through Participating Police Departments.
Emergency Shelter Conduct intake for new clients. Help families get settled
within the shelter and provide reassurance while using a strength-based
perspective at all times.
Proud Parenting program participated in training and shadowed group therapy.
Speakers Bureau support presenters and participate in tabling events
throughout the county.
Domestic Violence Peer Counseling Certification achieved through STAND!
For Families Free of Violence.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society Boise, ID 2015-2016
I volunteered one evening per month, serving dinner to families in need of a hot meal and a
warm and friendly atmosphere to socialize.
Our Lady of the Rosary Boise, ID 28 hours/2015
I volunteered with the youth group which consisted mainly of taking care of the less fortunate
within the community. This was done by not only serving hot meals, but participating in the
organization of food collection from local residents as well.
Advocates Against Family Violence (AAFV) Caldwell, ID 2014
This experience involved contacting bakeries around the Treasure Valley and asking them to
donate desserts to be auctioned off at the AAFV fund raising Masquerade Ball. This also
involved coordinating delivery or in most cases, pickup on the day of the Ball.
West Valley Medical Center Caldwell, ID 40 hours/2008-2009
I completed my clinical hours for my Nursing Assistant Training at this facility
Groups National Association of Social Workers 2015-Present
Golden Key International Honour Society Oct. 2011-Present
Awards and Recognition
Briar Cliff University Deans List Spring 2015 Fall 2016
References
Heather Craig-Oldsen, MSW, CSW Heather has been my professor in
Adjunct Professor of Social Work history and general methods, social
Briar Cliff University issues and policies, and community
3303 Rebecca St. organization. She can confirm my
Sioux City, IA 51104 hard work and perseverance along
Cell: (404) 493-3536 with my desire to continually learn.
heather.craig-oldsen@briarcliff.edu
Melanie Berte-Hickey, LMSW Melanie has been my professor in
Assistant Professor of Social Work human behavior, gerontology, and
Briar Cliff University practice I & II classes. She can speak
3303 Rebecca St. to my passion as a student and my
Sioux City, IA 51104 attention to detail. She can discuss
Cell: (515) 851-2457 my acceptance of feedback and my
Melanie.Berte-Hickey@briarcliff.edu willingness to explore other avenues
of thinking in order to optimize
outcomes.
Gretchen Ellis, MSW Gretchen has been my Field
Trainer/Volunteer Coordinator Supervisor and mentor throughout
STAND! For Families Free of Violence my 450-hour internship for my
1410 Danzig Plaza, Suite 100 Bachelor of Social Work degree.
Concord, CA 94520 She can attest to the
dedication and
Office: (925) 603-0175 compassion I hold for those whose
gretchene@standffov.org lives have been touched by violence.
Gretchen can speak to my ability to
use interpersonal skills, empathy,
and reflection to manage biases and
effectively engage with a diverse
population.
Cindy Anderson I have known Cindy for many years
Coordinator of Youth Ministry and have had the pleasure of not only
and Sacraments working alongside her, but the youth
Our Lady of the Rosary she ministers to as well. Cindy can
1500 E Wright St. attest to my desire to help those who
Boise, ID 83706 are in need and often vulnerable.
Cell: (208) 570-0023
canderson@olrboise.org
