allisonserafin@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Minor in Social Work May 1999
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Master of Science in Social Work May 2001
EMPLOYMENT
MAC (Make Up Art Cosmetics)
10/99 to 03/01 Make-Up Artist/Sales Associate
·Maintained client database
·Implemented Share Your Love, a baby item drive that benefited
children in the Fort Worth community born with HIV or AIDS
·Provided make-up applications to interested clients
·Recognized as top part-time sales associate
CAMP LANOWA
05/00 to 09/00 Unit Leader
·Responsible for supervising the female counselors
·Facilitated communication by holding bi-weekly team meetings
to discuss concerns and ideas
·Organized and participated in weekly evening programs for 100 children
TCU ADMISSIONS OFFICE
08/98 to 05/99 Assistant Student Recruiter
·Called prospective students interested in attending TCU
·Responded to questions and concerns parents and students had concerning TCU
·Spoke about my experience at TCU to parents and prospective students at monthly recruiting events
FRIEDMAN YOUNG SUDER & COOK
02/97 to 12/97 Runner / Receptionist
·Delivered documents to County and Federal courthouses
·Assisted legal counsel in civil trial preparation
·Organized the warehouse document storage system
DONOVAN & WATKINS
01/95 to 12/95 Receptionist / Legal Secretary
·Provided temporary clerical services to various large businesses and
law firms throughout Houston
·Developed and implemented a conference room scheduling system
at a 200 member law firm
·Responsible for answering a 175 line Meridian phone system
INTERNSHIPS
STATE SENATOR MIKE MONCRIEF
08/00 to 05/01 Social Work Intern
·Responsible for handling and addressing constituent concerns
·Attended local community meetings
·Researched legislative issues pertaining to the 12th District
LENA POPE HOME - PROJECT PACE
01/00 to 05/00 Social Work Intern
·Facilitated a weekly parenting class to ten parents
·Assisted care-coordinators with data entry and common applications
·Accountable for the placement of children brought into care
·Researched the effects of privatization on child welfare
COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT #10, HONORABLE PHIL SORRELLS
01/98 to 08/98 Intern
·Discussed legal options with defendants that could not afford
legal representation
·Attended trails and hearings
·Utilized the online warrant search system
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
01/98 to 12/98 Homecoming Chairwoman
·Planned Homecoming for a University of over 6,500 students
·Guided 10 sub-chairs in decision making and the implementation of their ideas
·Developed new programs to increase campus involvement and school spirit
·Conducted weekly meetings with sub-chairs and committee members
ZETA TAU ALPHA
10/96 to 10/98 Philanthropy Chairwoman
·Created and managed the Thanksgiving Basket Brigade, which provided
over 250 Thanksgiving dinners to families residing in Fort Worth.
·Increased participation in the Thanksgiving Basket Brigade by over 75% in one year
·Created and managed Project Homeless, which provided over 200 bags of toiletries and everyday necessities to the Presbyterian Night Shelter in Fort Worth.
ACTIVITIES
·Olympic Volunteer in Atlanta, GA '96
·Cook Children's Hospital Volunteer '96 -'97
·AIDS Outreach Volunteer '97 - '98
·TCU Habitat for Humanity Frog Camp Facilitator '98
·Monday at TCU Speaker '99
AWARDS
·TCU Award for Outstanding Leadership 1999
·Panhellenic Outstanding Service Award 1998
