Erik Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Southgate, Mi

-Managed caseloads and paperwork for youths 7-17-Maintained contact with youths and and families-Facilitated housing and mental health resource access for families-Gained skills in counseling, mentoring, and group management-Held individual sessions with youths-Developed unique curriculum for life skills groups-Coordinated and facilitated life skills groups-Established rapport with clients, families, and other familial supports

Hamtramck, Mi

-Developed plans for large quarterly fundraiser event-Recruited volunteers for event setup-Recruited attendees for fundraiser events-Worked with board and other leadership to optimize events-Contacted and recruited potential winners of funds-Maintained contact with event winners and potential winners-Organized and set up event space-Helped run events

Hamtramck, Mi

-Developed long-term plan for citywide beautification-Coordinated volunteer efforts for citywide cleanups and plantings-Led volunteers during volunteer events-Established funding for commission activities-Worked with other board members for consistent efforts-Participated in monthly volunteer events for commission-Represented commission at community events

Hamtramck, Mi

-Facilitated meetings for groups of 3-20 people-Arranged and facilitated local political candidate forum-Coordinated meeting agendas-Compiled meeting minutes-Distributed information to community and group members-Coordinated and completed citywide community safety project with members of three other block clubs-Represented organization during community events-Led volunteers during group events

Southgate, Melvindale, And Woodhaven, Mi

- Led life skills groups for youths ages 11-15-Coordinated academic assistance for youths after school-Worked with schools to establish routines and extracurricular activities-Created unique and individual lesson plans for groups-Worked closely with other coworkers to serve clients-Worked in large groups for volunteer efforts weekly-Arranged and completed large volunteer projects -Served over 300 hours of community service at various nonprofit agencies in Metropolitan Detroit

Denver, Co; New Orleans, La; Mission, Tx; White Oak Lake, Ar; Joplin, Mo

-Developed and maintained teamwork skills-Gained First Aid, CPR, and Shelter Operations certifications through Red Cross-Worked and lived in close quarters with a team of 11 people for 11 months-Managed warehouse inventory-Completed furniture and donation pickups for nonprofit-Assisted in constructing houses with Habitat for Humanity-Completed repair and major construction projects with Catholic Social Services-Gained knowledge and experience in drywalling, siding, plumbing, and roofing houses-Interviewed families about eligibility for disaster assistance-Maintained and expanded trail system for popular state park-Led sessions on outdoor education for adolescents and families-Helped complete home energy assessments-Assisted in insulating houses for eligible clients-Led volunteers in disaster cleanup-Took part in disaster response leadership team-Developed and maintained volunteer database of over 8,000 people-managed data entry for volunteer database

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Social Work

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology

Activities and Societies: MSU Student Housing Cooperative member, Social Psychology Research