B R I A N N A

G A R C I A
321 E. Clayton St. Apt. 13 Athens, GA 30601| 301-312-2098 | briannag@uga.edu
E D U C A T I O N
The University of Georgia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences, May 2015
Major: Human Development and Family Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.48/4.0
Major GPA: 3.7/4.0

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Family ConnectionCommunities in Schools, Intern Athens, GA
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Works under and with the executive director and team of interns in
order to improve the programs and initiatives run in Athens-Clarke
County
Attends and takes notes on various weekly Strategic Action Team
meetings and Board of Director meetings
Assists with organizing and running conferences and events

Aug 2014 to Present

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Collaborates and communicates with board members and

businesses to promote fundraising
Continuously redesigns webpage, social media, and informative
public literature
Compiled a cumulative portfolio describing knowledge gained,
strengths, and experiences

University Housing, Office Assistant Athens, GA

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Oct 2011 to Sept 2014

Lead assistant to the secretary of Brumby dormitory

Assists with office management work
Serves on team to ensure delivery of residents mail and packages

R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E
Better Brains for Babies, Research Assistant Athens, GA
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Works with Dr. Diane Bales to develop and implement pilot study to
measure the effectiveness of Better Brains for Babies training in
changing caregiving practices and beliefs of participants in the
Athens area
Helps to identify and develop measures

August 2014 to Present

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Helps to prepare an IRB proposal

Co-leads education sessions
Collects and analyzes qualitative and quantitative program
evaluation data

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Observes several long-term treatments of clients

Assists with daily feedings and other Activities of Daily Living
Assists with group and therapeutic activities and exercises

Assists with Big Hearts Pageant by helping put together a large,

community pageant for participants to showcase their abilities
Works directly with participants to ensure positive social and
community interactions as well as foster independence and
confidence

Athens Community Council on Aging, Volunteer & Shadow Athens, GA

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Works under the supervision of an occupational therapist, speech

pathologist, and physical therapist at the Bentley Center for Adult
Day Health

March 2014 to Present

Extra Special People, Inc., Volunteer Watkinsville, GA

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Assists with various ESP360 classes adaptive after school programs

for children and adults with various developmental disabilities
Participates in monthly outings including No Kids Allowed and
Club Carousel community activities for adults and children with
developmental disabilities, respectively

Sept 2013 to Present

Omega Tau, Founder & President Athens, GA

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Jan 2013 to Present

Primary founder of Omega Tau, UGAs first Pre-Occupational Therapy Club

Prepares and conducts meetings that provide a network of students opportunities to gain knowledge and skills useful for pursuing an OT career
Attends to the business aspects of leading a student organization

Ghana Service Learning Program, Student & Volunteer Ghana, Africa

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June 2014 to July 2014

Lead and participated in mobile medical clinics with the intention of helping and educating rural towns in Ghana for six weeks
Traveled to different hospitals to observe and volunteer in a multitude of different departments of interest
Immersed in different culture and way of life regarding food nutrition and healthcare seeking behaviors
Wrote reflection assignments and a final paper, and participated in nightly book discussions

Athens Regional Medical Center, Volunteer & Shadow Athens, GA

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Sept 2013 to April 2014

Works under nurses in the Obstetrics Emergency Department

Stocks hospital rooms, answers calls to the department, assists patients, and assists with clerical work
Observes Occupational Therapists in inpatient and outpatient settings

AutismUGA, Letter Campaign Coordinator Athens, GA

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Jan 2012 to Jan 2013

Organized and oversaw the letter campaign to fundraise with AutismUGA

Assisted in preparing and conducting meetings with members

A W A R D S & R E C O G N I T I O N S
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Deans List Spring 2013

Deans List Summer 2014
Joseph D. Byrd Scholarship
Sharon Y. Nickols International Study Award

R E F E R E N C E S A V A I L A B L E U P O N R E Q U E S T

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Charter Scholarship
Hispanic Scholarship Fund General Scholarship
AXA Achievement Scholarship
The Anne Montgomery Haltiwanger International Study Award