MEET SHERIE TURNAGE
Learn About Me
ABOUT ME
Hello, my name is Sherie Turnage. I grew up in Perkins Homes projects, located in East Baltimore, Maryland. I am a first generation college student at Coppin State University, with a goal to get my Master's degree and license so that I can own my own Counseling and Therapy practice.
Social Work has been a passion of mine since middle school. Seeing people become stronger, happier, and healthier has always been my mission. I come from an environment where there was high prevalence of poverty, violence, and drug use and I want to be an agent of change. I am an individual who loves helping others and I am very passionate about everything I do.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
My Qualifications
September 2019 - October 2021
MENU CONCIERGE, MERCY HOSPITAL
I took the patients their food, stocked the floors with utensils and snacks for the patients, and cleaned the kitchen. I also trained the new workers on how to work the electronic devices and how to report stock, reported stock needs to the leader or the kitchen, communicated with the nurses regarding the patients dietary needs, and helped my colleagues (collect the trays of food, stock their pantry, and collect the food orders for the next day).
June 2013 - July 2016
MENTOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, MIDDLE GRADES PARTNERSHIP
I did administrative work (collected attendance for both staff and students and plan class schedules ), assisted instructors with classroom activities, planned trips for the students, prepared afternoon snacks, and organized group meetings. I mentored 5 girls and made sure they had the support they needed, whether it was educational, emotional, or financial. One of my duties also included deescalating situations that might occur on campus.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
BACHELOR'S OF SOCIAL WORK DEGREE, COPPIN STATE, UNIVERSITY
August 2017 - May 2022
MASTERS DEGREE, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
August 2022- Predicted Graduation May 2022
SKILLSET
CUSTOMER SERVICE
This is being able to service the community no matter the circumstances. There has to be kindness and patience presented no matter what and servicing the public must be the main goal.
ACTIVE COMMUNICATION
Being able to communicate is very important. In order to get things done, all individuals have to be able to listen effectively. This will include giving and receiving constructive criticism so everything corresponds. Also included will be written and oral communication, such as emails and phone calls. Being able to speak and write properly is very important.
CONDUCTING MEETINGS
When conducting meetings, it it important to know proper adequate. An individual must display patience, professionalism, preparedness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
I can operate Microsoft, Survey Monkey, Google Suite, Google Slides, Google Forms, Office 365 (PowerPoint, Excel Spreadsheets, OneNote, Word).
DIGITAL/ MEDIA
I am able to work social media accounts, Zoom and Teams.
“...even if you are a token, you have an important function to fulfill.”
― Dorothy Height, Open Wide The Freedom Gates: A Memoir
