Patrice White - New York

Esthetician

New York

Health & Beauty, Services

Small Buisness Grants, Employment in the Skin Care Industry or retail.

Objective: To obtain a position which will enable me
to effectively utilize my skills.

Skills Computer and Human Relations:
Ms Word, MS Excel; MS Power Point; strong interpersonal skills;
excellent written and oral communications;team oriented.

Education:
University of Maryland,College Park College Park,MD August 2005
Master of Arts,Criminology and Criminal Justice

Virginia State University Petersburg,VA May 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology/Administration of Justice

Relevant Experience:

October 2005-June 2007 Dressbarn New Hyde Park, NY and West Hempstead, NY
Sale Associate/Assistant Manager

*Assisted store manager in day to day operations.
*Supervised two-four sales associates once promoted.
*Operated cash register.
*Handled assigned buisness transactions.
*Shipped and recieved merchandise in a timely fashion.
*Assisted with visual store displays.
*Maintained cleanliness of store within the parameters of position.
*Interviewed potential sales associates.
*Attended assigned meetings along with store manager or regional store manager.
*Performed customer service.
*Assisted with designated and targeted fashion shows.

May 2006- October 2006 Administration for Children's Services Queens, NY
Child Protective Specialist

*Conducted investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect.
*Interacted with collaterals such as hospital and school staff.
*Conducted home visits.
*Provided referrals to clients such as parenting classes, GED and mental health.
*Interacted frequently with family court.

August 2004- May 2005 University of Maryland, College Park College Park,MD
Teaching Assistant

*Lead discussion sections of Introduction to Psychology.
*Created and distributed all course materials.
*Maintained records of students grades.
*Attended all lectures pertaining to the course instructed by professor.

July 2004-August 2004 Wesley Housing Corporation Falls Church, VA
Assistant Director of Summer Camp

*Developed and implemented summer camp program for campers ages 6-12.
*Supervised camp counselors.
*Supervised and implemented meal program.
*Conducted summer camp evaluations.
*Maintained proper documentation and records of all camp activities.

March 2004- June 2004 Greater DC Cares/Hands on Network Washington DC, Atlanta GA
(Americorp)

*Assisted in planning for an annual event, which is called
(Servathon) an annual marathon day of community service that engages
approximately 3,000 volunteers in hands-on projects such as painting,
planting, building and more in partnership with over 60 local community
organizations.
*Assigned community service project was the Ronald Mcdonald house,
served as a project coordinator, volunteers cleaned the outer deck and
aided in food preparation.
*Performed outreach for various events.
*Attended conference concerning public service in Atlanta, Georgia.
*Completed joint project with Democracy Collaborative which is called
"Community Works" which is an anti-violence project.

October 2003-January 2004 Kaplan, Inc Bethesda, MD
Center Associate

*Assign sessions to classrooms.
*Opened and closed the center.
*Recieved payments for services.
*Provided customer service.
*Conducted check-out and check-in of materials.
*Graded pratice exams.

August 2003- August 2005 Democracy Collaborative University of Maryland, College Park
Program Coordinator- "Community Works"

*Attended community meetings regarding Prince Georges County Community which resulted in
joining an anti-crime task force group assigned by administrative staff from the State Attorneys
office which was lead by Glenn Ivey.
*Utilized a curriculum called "Community Works"- which is an anti-violence
project.
*Facilitated group discussions.
*Supervised students during site visits.
*Select students presented information about the "community works"
program during a scheduled conference at Georgetown University, inwhich they made a
presentation.
*Facilitated and supervised the creation of community service projects.
*Formed partnership with the Boys and Girls club located in their school.
*Completed joint project with Greater DC cares (Americorp) and it is called
"Community Works " which is "anti-violence".
*Students recieved letters of completion from the University of MD, College Park.

June 2003- August 2003 Congressional Youth Leadership Council Washington DC
Junior National Young Leaders Conference
Faculty Advisor

*Facilitated small group meetings (lead discussions, briefings, debriefings, etc.).
*Supervised assigned group of 12 middle school honor students.
*Provided supervision and assistance in residence at the program site assigned.
*Assisted the operations team with logistics as needed.

August 2002-May 2003 University of Maryland, College Park
Graduate Assistant

*Collected relevant data for department supported research for assigned Professor.
*Assisted in setting up focus group study which researched the dating patterns of college students.
*Assisted in editing book to be published by assigned Professor concerning race relations.
*Maintained and organized student files.
*Assisted in classroom set-up.

September 2002-December 2002 Police Foundation Washington D.C.
Phone Surveyor

*Conducted phone interviews of residents of D.C.
*Maintained records of contacts made during each shift.
*Provided adequate counts of surveys completed at the end of each shift.

August 2002- October 2002 University of Maryland, College Park
Tutor-Athletics Department

*Provide tutorial instruction to athletes designated for program.
*Attend training sessions.
*Maintain contact with Team coaches and counseling staff.
*Hold various office hours for athletic students to make up missed exams due to away games.
*Maintain files.

August 2001-May 2002 University of Maryland, College Park College Park, MD
Teaching Assistant

*Lead discussion sections of introduction to Criminology.
*Created and distributed all course materials, which includes exams, quizzes and assignments.
*Maintained records of student's grades.
*Attended all lectures pertaining to the course instructed by professor.

January 1999-May 2001 Virginia State University Residence Life, Petersburg, VA
Resident Assistant

*Implemented purposes,policies and goals of the residence hall.
*Assisted residents in problem solving of various issues.
*Created and implemented programs geared towards enriching the social environment for residents.
*Generated weekly work schedules for resident hall staff members.

January 2001-May 2001 General District Court Clerks Office Petersburg, VA
Intern

*Performed general office duties.
*Performed data entry.
*Attended court sessions with court clerk.
*Mailed out information regarding court dates.

September 2000-December 2000 Victim/Witness Assistance Program Petersburg, VA
Intern

*Attended court sessions with the Assistant Director.
*Mailed information to victims and witnesses of crimes.
*Attended meetings between the Assistant Director and the victims of crimes.
*Performed general office duties.

June 2000-August 2000 Pennsylvania State University Ronald E. McNair Program
McNair Scholar

*Conducted and produced research of a scholary quality to be published in Ronald E.McNair Journal.
*Presented research at national conferences.
*Attended workshops and excursions geared towards gaining information pertaining to graduate school.

Publications

Spousal Sexual Assault: A Comparison of Rural and Urban Counties Using Rape Crisis Center Data.2000 Pennsylvania State University Ronald E.McNair JOurnal of Summer Research.

Papers Presented

White, Patrice.Spousal Sexual Assault:A Comparison of Rural and Urban Counties Using Rape Crisis Center Data.
Paper presented at the 2000 Pennsylvania State University Ronald E. McNair Conference: 2000 University of Maryland,College Park
Ronald E. McNair Conferences;Mid-America Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel and The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 9th annual Ronald E. McNair National
Research Conference.

June 1995- January 1997 Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers Bayside, New York
Crew Member

*Operated cash register.
*Assisted in opening and closing of restaurant.
*Worked various positions throughout the restaurant such as fries and drinks,
prepared sandwiches baking potatoes and prep work in the back which was salads.
*Able to keep the dining room clean and orderlie.
*Was able to take out trash.
*Informed customers of new promotions.

Volunteer Experience

*Francis Lewis H.S. (Flushing, NY) 94'-96'- Attendance Office-putting away attendance books once completed.
*Reid Temple AME Church(Glen Dale, MD)(I am a member) 03'-05'- outreach to public concerning events
*Juanita Bynum Ministries (Washington, DC)04'-05'-Teach Me How to Love You Conference-
assisted with mailings for event.
*The Greater Allen Cathedral of New York AME Church (I am a member) (St.Albans, NY) 06'-08'
-Young Adult Ministry planning for events, promotion of events, liturgical dancer, mass choir,
feeding of the multitude (Thanksgiving).


References: Available Upon Request