Samantha Elinson

Stelinson@gmail.com

Education
Brooklyn Friends School University of Vermont Psychology Major Nutrition Minor Plattsburgh State School Psychology M.A. CA.G.S.

Research Experience
Coordinator of Dr. Rellinis study on Risk Factors for Sexual Revictimization. Data collection Participant recruitment Data analysis Trained in clinical interviews/assessments Principle investigator of a collaborative study on Emotions, Music, Hormones & love. Data entry for questionnaires. Administrative tasks. Training in Cortisol Enzyme Immuno Assays Current Overall GPA: 3.1 Current Psych GPA: 3.3

Research Grant
2008-2009 (Principle investigator) The physiological and psychological influences on mood induction, URECA! Undergraduate Research Endeavors Competitive Awards, University of Vermont, $4,000.

Work Experience:
Server, Shelburne Farms, Burlington, VT 5/10-Present Set up and cleaned up outdoor and indoor seating space. Placed orders in computer system/ran food/served drinks/ made and served alcoholic beverages. Provided hospitality and in-depth knowledge of the menu to all guests.

Developed strong understanding and appreciation of farmto-plate philosophy.

Community Skills Worker, Northeastern Family Institute of Vermont 5/09-4/10 Supervision of daily activities with young clients whom have severe mental, behavioral and emotional needs. Provide individual, informal counseling to clients to discuss interpersonal issues, treatment issues and develop goals and plans to address present concerns of wellbeing. Work in conjunction with case managers, families and clients to develop treatment plans for the clients individual needs.

Special Events Wait Staff, Shelburne Farms, Burlington, VT 5/09-9/09 Bartender for full bar during Weddings/Events for 100+ guests. Set up and breakdown of bar and glassware. Provided assistance for various situations (e.g., wine and champagne pours, greeting guests, counting and sorting of the alcohol).

Sales Associate, Lucia, NY 6/07-1/09 Arranged store & set up window displays. Assisted in cashier work, stock and clean up. Provided sales assistance and customer service. Wait staff/Barista, Downtown Atlantic, Brooklyn, NY 5/07-8/07 Worked at the dessert counter as a cashier during day shifts. In charge of take out, deliveries, set up as well as clean up. Wait staff service during the evening shifts. Habitat for Humanity, Guanajuato, Mexico 6/06-07/06 Helped build a roof for one house. Helped build the foundation and framework for a separate house. Set up and participated in several group activities for children of the families involved.

Library Desk staff, University of Vermont Medical Library, Burlington, VT 9/06-5/07 Assisted patrons in checking out, returning, and finding books as well as journals. Helped shelve books, answer phones and clean computer lab. Planned Parenthood Intern, Planned Parenthood, NYC 5/05-6/05 Worked in the recovery room as an aid to the nurses. Took patients blood pressure and administered forms of birth control. Provided assistances for administrative tasks. Phone Fundraiser, Chatty Cats, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 2/05-4/05 Collected funds for the University through direct phone calls. Collected funds for other organizations in the Burlington community. Cashier/ Deli, Park Natural Health, Bklyn, NY 9/04-8/05 Worked at the cash register and helped stock the store. Worked in the deli prepping food for head chief. Prepared sandwiches, smoothies, & juices for customers.

Hospital Volunteer, Methodist Hospital, NY Assisted in feeding patients in the rehabilitation and oncology centers. Hospital Volunteer FAHC Burlington, VT Volunteer in the Emergency Room.