Melissa L.

McCurry
12301 Norwood Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 919-422-8704 melissamccurry75@gmail.com

Education
Wake Forest University Winston Salem, NC
Mental Health Counseling
North Carolina State University - Raleigh, NC
Post Baccalaureate Studies-Psychology, Sociology, Social Work
Peace College - Raleigh, NC
Communications, Public Relations Specialization

Master of Arts, August 2013-December 2016

GPA of 4.0
PBS GPA of 3.5
Bachelor of Arts, May 1997
Overall GPA of 3.13, Major GPA of 3.28

Relevant Experience
InterAct of Wake County, Raleigh, NC
Volunteer
March 2013-present
Intern
June 2015-August 2015
Serve as on-call Hospital Responder, offering crisis counseling and advocacy to victims of sexual assault
during completion of SANE exam process and law enforcement interviews
Participated in monthly Wake County Sexual Assault Response Team meetings, staff meetings, in-service
trainings, and weekly supervision with Director of Education, Training and Engagement
Provide on-call after hours crisis counseling and support to clients
Assisted clients with filing domestic violence protection orders, safety planning, community resource
referrals, and crisis counseling by participating in walk-in rotation schedule
Conducted follow-up calls and in office sessions with sexual assault clients seen through the SOLACE Center
Provided initial case management for sexual assault victims to connect them with community resources such
as the NC Victims Compensation Fund
Maintain confidential records of client visits, including case notes, services received, and safety plans
William Peace University, Raleigh, NC
Career Services Intern
August 2016 December 2016
Co-facilitated 4 sections of professional development and internship supervision courses, to assist
undergraduate students in multi-developmental levels of career skills
Counseled undergraduate students and alumni in career assessment, decision, and acquisition
Completed mock-interviews, assisting students with improving interviewing skills
Reviewed and edited student resumes to professionally highlight individual skills and experience
Assisted with 1st Annual WPU Golf Tournament and planning of Voices of Experience event in conjunction
with University Advancement
Counseling and Disability Services Intern
August 2015 December 2015
Developed and coordinated the psychoeducational training for students, faculty and staff on issues of gender
violence, sexual assault prevention, suicide, and stress management
Assisted outside contractor in delivery of bystander education program for first year students
Conducted 50-minute counseling sessions with students, utilizing person-centered therapy to assist students
with issues including anxiety, depression, adjustment, and academic coaching
Completed intake assessments, case conceptualization, and treatment planning for a weekly case load of 1215 undergraduate students
Guardian Ad Litem of Wake County, Raleigh, NC
November 2003 - October 2004
Volunteer
Conducted caretaker interviews, and home visits to evaluate needs and well being of children in the family
court system
Maintained confidential case files to provide fact-based, child-focused reports to NC court system in an
accurate and timely manner
Attended and participated in court proceedings to present findings on the best interests of the child in
question

Other Experience
Lancaster Properties, Roanoke Rapids, NC
January 2010 April 2015
Property Manager
Managed office and maintenance staff on 24-hour response to ensure professional service to tenants in a
110-unit property
Facilitated applications, move-in, maintenance issues, and rental accounts for 2 properties
Coordinated services with community partners and vendors to meet the needs of both business and tenants
A McCurry Company dba Sweet Pea Kids, Wake Forest, NC
September 2004 - March 2007
Owner/Operator
Recruited, trained, and supervised a 10-member sales staff ensuring excellent customer service
Managed payroll, merchandising, customer retention, marketing, purchasing, accounting and inventory
Organized community and special events to promote store brand and customer retention
General Parts, Inc./ CARQUEST Auto Parts, Raleigh, NC
January 2000-November 2003
System Administrator I and II
Managed one assistant, billing for the IT department, KRONOS time-clock software, Internet connections
and system security for 32 US and 3 Canadian distribution centers
Honors, Awards, and Recognitions
Member, Chi Sigma Iota, National Honor Society, Counseling
Hospital Responder of the Year Interact of Wake County
Member, American Counseling Association

Member, Psi Chi, National Honor Society, Psychology

Deans List, Peace College