Melinda A.

Swafford
274 Lauren Lane, Dayton, TN 37321 (423) 775-0430 mswafford@bellsouth.net

Career Profile
I have gained diverse experience in working with youth, managing and organizing volunteers,
planning fundraisers and annual events, and building relationships between community donors
and agencies. An extensive education in psychology with an emphasis in Media Psychology has
strengthened my oral and written communication skills, and helped me develop a high level of
maturity and personal responsibility. Active involvement in the Literacy Council, Health Council,
Dizzy Dean Little League and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has filled my desire to help
implement social change in my community. My skills in collaboration, experience working and
leading in complex environments and gaining my Masters degree developed my resilient,
perseverant, resourceful, flexible, and compassionate side.

Experience Intensive Focus Specialist

1999-2005 Johnson Mental Health, Dayton, TN

 Taught at risk youth how to manage school responsibilities, communicate

with friends/family, decision making skills, goal setting, abstinence from
drugs/alcohol, and other life skills.
 Completed comprehensive training in anger management,
communication skills, leading groups and personality styles.
 Completed comprehensive Mobile Ropes course. A program used to help
large corporations, small businesses, schools, and groups to make team
decisions.
 Kept detailed records of all contacts made with students and parents in
the community.
 Liaison between juvenile court and school system.
 Collaborated with agencies in the community to provide quality services
to clients.
 Founding member of Bledsoe County Literacy Council; served as
Treasurer.

Client Services Director

1995-1996 Women‘s Care Center, Dayton, TN

 Managed, trained, organized and scheduling over 60 volunteers.

 Assisted clients with finding financial and/or health related services.
Including basic needs for newborns, counseling, transportation to
appointments, furthering education or completing GED.
 Performed administrative duties using Microsoft.
 Plan annual “Walk for Life” fundraiser and the annual
banquet fundraising event.
 Liaison between community, donors and other agencies.

Proofing Department, Specialist

1991-1993 Olan Mills, Chattanooga, TN

 Ensured quality control standards were met for all proofs.

  Trained new employees on photo processing equipment and duties.
 Kept data sheets and quota data.

Art Department, Specialist

1990-1991 Olan Mills, Chattanooga, TN

 Maintained the quality and appearance of finished portraits.

 Kept records of all work released.
 Promoted to advanced level working on glares, facial details
Education
Master of Arts in Media Psychology
Walden University, Baltimore, MD. Expected 2010
Member Psi Chi

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN.1994
Dean’s List 1994
Research Assistant
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. 1988-1990
Alpha Eta Rho Treasurer

Interests
 First degree Black belt in Taekwondo
 Commissioner on Dizzy Dean Little League Baseball Board
 Treasurer on Dizzy Dean Little League Baseball Board
 Group leader for local MS support group
 Volunteered in implementing “2002 Discovery Weekend” for Multiple Sclerosis
Mid-South Chapter
 Creative person participating in the arts
 Avid reader
 Volunteer for school activities and sports events

References References are available on request.