Mary Garris : Curriculum Vitae

Mary Garris Curriculum Vitae

Mary Garris * 50 Short St. Lot 2 * Oxford, Alabama 36203-2864

(256) 831-6117 or (256) 405-3963 * mary.garris18@gmail.com

Summary of Qualifications

  • Exceptional verbal communication and empathetic listener
  • Supportive and nurturing character
  • Superior critical thinking skills while working on individual and team projects
  • Demonstrates consistent ethical reasoning and judgment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology  (Anticipated 2012)
Kaplan University
GPA: 3.9/4.0, Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society (Vice-President)
Honors Program and President’s List

Relevant Courses

  • Family and Domestic Violence
  • Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Cognitive Behavioral Theory
  • Contemporary Issues in Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Software Applications
  • Social Problems
  • Social Perspectives on Death & Dying
  • Personality Development
 

Associate in Business Administration and Computer Operations (1992)

New World College

GPA: 3.89/4.0, magna cum laude
President of Student Government

Volunteer Experience

Domestic Violence Advocate, Public Relations Manager  & Volunteer Training Coordinator (2010-Present)
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women, Harmony, M.E.
  • Offer support, referral, and information to victims of intimate partner violence and others concerned about friends and family members who may be victims
  • Court advocate to those in need of obtaining protective orders, shelter, and support groups
  • Advocate for the development of a comprehensive, coordinated approach to reducing all intimate partner violence, and work towards facilitating enforcement of the laws, policies, and procedures.

  • Assist male victims with needs unaddressed by law enforcement, social services, and other agencies
  • Public relations manager & Volunteer Training Coordinator; training potential advocates for certification

Professional Experience

Administrative Assistant (2000-2008)
Sexton Telecommunications and Computers, Madison, TN
  • Monitored administrative projects to expedite work results
  • Implementing changes to create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping, forms control, office layout, budgets, and personnel
  • Resolved administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, and analyzing data

Memberships

Kaplan University Psychology Club (KUPC)
Opportunities with Life Studies Club (OWLS) Vice President
Association for Non-traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE)
Kaplan University Educator’s Club (KUEC)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)