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Resume Sample #2: Career Changer – Graphic Designer to Social Worker (MSW), 2 pages
Rachel S. Stern
EDUCATION Master of Social Work May 2014
Health Concentration
Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work/ Chicago
BFA in Communication Design May 1980
Parsons, The New School for Design / New York
SOCIAL WORK Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Sept. 2013- Present
EXPERIENCE Supportive Oncology Department Chicago, IL
Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Prentice Women’s Hospital
Oncology Intern
Provide individual counseling to adult patients coping with cancer, loss,
family and end-of-life issues
Complete weekly case consultations to discuss patient care strategies including
treatment recommendations, patient progress, and effective interventions
Co-facilitator of monthly “Caregivers’ Networking” support group that focuses on
self-care, survivors’ guilt and coping skills for the caregiver
Facilitate weekly caregiver sessions for the Northwestern Brain Tumor Support
Group that provided 15 members with resources and social-emotional support
Mercy Housing Lakefront May 2012- Dec. 2012
Case Management Intern Chicago, IL
Provided vocational training, individual counseling, and referral assistance to
formerly homeless adults, ages 25- 75 with mental illness, physical disabilities, and
co-morbid disorders
Completed intake and psycho-social assessments for an average of 30 weekly clients
entering the residential facility
Created and facilitated weekly art therapy group sessions to promote coping skills,
emotional processing, and non-verbal expression
Developed the new “Feel Better Challenge” program that offered residents
resources, training, and rewards for healthy eating, exercise, and mindfulness
practices
Prentice Women’s Hospital Jan. 2010- June 2013
Oncology Volunteer Chicago, IL
Provided emotional support for patients and families during chemotherapy
treatments
Created a nurturing, safe, and welcoming environment for new patients to minimize
stress and increase treatment efficacy
Imerman Angels Cancer Support June 2005- Present
Mentor Angel Chicago, IL
Offered emotional support, resource referrals, and psycho-education to an
average of 6 weekly patients diagnosed with breast cancer