Mark Gittner13802 Paramount Blvd, Apt 5-202, Paramount, CA 90723

864-553-9269 – mgittner@une.eduGoal: To find employment that utilizes my various skills and potential for growth.

EDUCATIONUniversity Of New EnglandMasters of Social Work Student

MSW Degree in2014

University of South Carolina UpstateBachelor of Science in Experimental Psychology Cognate: Sociology USC GPA: 3.56 Overall GPA: 3.46

Degree Awarded05/2009

University of South Carolina SumterAssociate in Arts General Education Emphasis in Psychology 3.67GPA

Degree Awarded5/2007

Saddleback College, Mission Viejo CAMajor: Theatre Arts Minor: Political Science

Attended1994-1996

RESEARCHPsychology 399: Independent Research in Social Psychology (Dr. Kim Purdy) Assisted in research on Sexuality and Familial RelationsPsychology 325: Research Methods (Dr. Kim Purdy) The Effect of an Obama Win on the Economic Perceptions of College Students presented at

Georgia Undergraduate Research Presentation, Kennesaw Univ. and 2008 Biannual Psychology Student Poster Session, USC Upstate, SC

Spring 2009

Fall 2008

HONORS Psi Chi National Academic Honor Society for PsychologyPsychology Mentor—peer counseling servicesChancellors ListDeans Honor List (Two Time)Presidents Honor List (Three Time)Trauma Crisis Intervention CertifiedNIH Protecting Human Research Participants Certification 431889

20092008-2009Spring 2009Fall 06/07Spr 07, Spr 09, Fall 09Aug. 2010Apr. 2010

Other Skills Retail Management 5 yearsDelivery DriverAccounts ReceivablesStaff Writer- University Newspaper and Associated ContentFood Service

2 years2 years3 years3 years

EXPERIENCECase Worker – Internship, Center for Community Services, Simpsonville, SC Conduct Intake interview, provide services necessary to alleviate symptoms of poverty or

ethnically disadvantaged population. Designed and conducted first annual job fair, 70% hire rate. Conduct client and staff satisfaction reviews. Fund raising specialist.

Therapeutic Support Staff, Youth Advocate Programs, Greenville, SC Provide behavioral modification services for youth and their families as required by DHHS

contract.Client Services, Greenville Department of Mental Health Center Provide client assistance in daily nutritional needs. Maintain standards of cleanliness and

client services in a mental health setting. 1-year temporary position.Child Care Specialist, Pendleton Place Children’s Shelter, Greenville, SC Care and supervision of children removed from parental custody by DSS. Ensure the safety

and well-being of said children until permanent placement can be found. Use reflective listening and effective communication to help and teach regulation and coping skills.

Office Assistant and Front Desk Coordinator, USC Upstate University Center, Greenville Assisted faculty and students in any tasks required; designed flyers and brochures, data

entry, student services. Was entrusted with confidential information.

2013-2014

2012-2013

2011-2012

2009-2010

2007-2009

Mar

REFERENCESGOAL: Use my skills to reach youth in crisis and their families through

Personal StatementDr. Kim PurdyRESEARCH

Professor: Department of PsychologyUniversity of South Carolina UpstateSpartanburg, SC 29303

(864) 503-5779KPurdy@uscupstate.edu

Chris CHARACTER/EMPLOYMENT

Employment SpecialistSC Dept. of Mental Health124 Mallard St, Greenville 29601

(206) 612-7721

Terry PadenEMPLOYMENT

Sr. Human Svc. SpecialistSC Dept. of Mental Health124 Mallard St, Greenville 29601

(864) 241-1040TLP07@SCDMH.org-

William CameronEMPLOYMENT

SupervisorYouth Advocate Programs, IncLaurens Rd, Greenville, 29607

(864) 232-7532

Dr. Judith PrinceEMPLOYMENT

Vice-Chancellor Academic AffairsUniversity Of South Carolina UpstateUniversity Center Greenville

(864) 552-4243JPrince@uscupstate.edu

Dr. Frank ProvenzanoPERSONAL

Director, Honors Program; MS 1041Greenville Technical CollegePO Box 5616Greenville, SC 29606

864 250 8786 Frank.Provenzano@gvltec.edu

Ginger DeFrancesch CHARACTER AND EMPLOYMENT

Mental Health Counselor IISC Dept. of Mental Health124 Mallard St, Greenville 29601

864 241-1040 x324Ved05@scdmh.org

I am committed to personal growth. I want to become someone who will make a difference to people, both

professionally and personally. No person needs to be alone, to be scared, and no one to take their own life. It is my

goal to learn and provides the needed skills and resources to improve the quality of life for everyone that needs

help, whether as a client, co-worker or friend. I will endeavor to be a person who tries to see things from other

points of view before I let my own opinions sway me. Learning is a life-long process for me in all I do. I pursue new

knowledge through research, both academic and occupational. I will listen and watch those around me since there

is something valuable to be learned from everyone around me. My clients are more than patients; they are the

teachers from whence my knowledge stems. Respect should be given accordingly. I have risen from past errors and

become a better person. I will help others do the same, for this is the path I have chosen for myself.

LETTER OF Recommendation

August 4th, 2009

To Whom It May Concern:

Mark Gittner worked as the front desk coordinator in the Academic Affairs Office at USC Upstate,

Greenville Campus. Mark was a temporary employee who previously was a work-study student in this

office since January of 2007.

He has many skills which he used to benefit this office. He worked directly in an information sharing role

with prospective students at USC Upstate and USC. He was doing research on a Return to Learn program

which we plan to launch this fall. He worked with me on administrative details for TEN at the TOP, a

regional planning organization for the ten Upstate Counties. He has shown himself to be a self-starter

and consistently strived to give his best work on all his projects.

I am willing to provide more evaluative information about his performance as an employee to the

college. Mark has demonstrated a willingness to work, and he consistently performs at a high level. I am

so hopeful that he will be considered for a position with you.

Sincerely,

Judith S. Prince, Vice Chancellor, Greenville CampusUniversity of South Carolina Upstate 225 South Pleasantburg DriveGreenville, South Carolina 29606Phone: (864) 552-4243 Fax: (864) 250-8871