EDUCATIONS:

Luther Rice Seminary – Master of Divinity

Communications / Friendship Counseling

08/2012 – 05/2017

Work and studies in Pastoral Care, Administration, Crisis Counseling, Coaching & Mentoring.

GPA 2.8 to 3.4

University of Akron – Bachelor of Arts

Sociology / Criminal Justice

04/1996 – 08/2004

Studied Philosophy, Ethics, Sociological Theory, Juvenile Delinquency, Child & Adult Socialization, Violence, Coping Skill, Family Stress & Conflict Resolution.

Honors:

Dean List 1999 & 2001

Activities:

Student Body – Fall / Summer 1999 and Debate Team 2003

GPA 4.0

Wayne County Community College – Associate Applied Science

Veterinary Science / Business

08/1986 – 06/1990

Business & Social Ethics, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Small / Laboratory Animal Health and Medical Technology

Honors:

Dean’s List 1987

GPA 3.0 – 3.5

Charles E. Chadsey High School

Class of 1979

Honors:

Honor X 5 semesters

Perfect Attendance X2 school years

Activities:

Choir, Track & Field, Pep Team, Debate Team, Student Body and Yearbook Secretary

GPA 3.5

WORK EXPERIENCE

EveryThing Horses Inc

Georgia

11/2016 current

African American Woman owned and operated by

Gwendolyn D. Little Founder/CEO

Offer Therapeutic and Leisure Horseback Riding for all ages. Specialized services for children and adults on the Septum and with other Developmental Disabilities. We instruct in Western Riding. 

Adinkra Outreach Ministries Inc

Christian / Faith Base

Georgia

11/2016 current

African American and Woman owned and operated by

Gwendolyn D. Little Founder/CEO

Mentor individuals, families, and communities impacted by live challenging moments while encouraging them through their faith walk. 

Uber Driver

Georgia

09/2015 to current

Part-time Driver

Lifeline Animal Project

Georgia

09/2019 – 03/20

Veterinary Technician

Caring for pets housed or brought to the shelter.

Aflac - American Family Assurance Company 

Georgia

08/2017–2018

Independent Benefits Consultant

Life Insurance Enrollment 

Income to help pay for graduate degree

Senior Life Services

11/2016 – 09/2017

Independent Benefits Consultant

Life Insurance Enrollment

Income to help pay for graduate degree

Turning Point Homes for Youths

05-2015 -11/2018– part-time

Community Support Liaison

Worked with current administrative team on ISP

Assist youth aging out of system to connect with the proper resources. Provided Friendship counseling.

DeKalb County Sheriff Office

0/2006 –09-2015

Adult Correction / Detention Officer

Monitor daily behavior and transport of inmates. Utilized verbal judo and conflict resolutions skills to communicate with the inmates and to maintain a safe environment.

Bondage Breakers

Second Change Prison Outreach

Akron, OH

05/2004 – 08/2006

Community Support Liaison, Aftercare Group Facilitator & Kid’s with Incarcerated Parents Summer Camp Coordinator/Supervisor

Worked with administrative team on ISP, facilitated adult and youth support group sessions. Provided Friendship counseling.

 Summit County Juvenile Court

09/2003 – 11/2005

Volunteer CASA/Guardian Ad Litem

Worked with current administrative team on ISP, facilitated youth support group sessions. Interviewed and investigated cases of alleged child neglect or abuse. Report finding and made court recommendation on behave of the child involved. Provided Friendship counseling to family members.

Gould’s Youth Advocacy Program

04/2001 – 06/2004

Youth Advocate / Mentor

Duties same as Summit County in addition to community with educational staff concern child’s behavior and serving as a mentor to children. Provided Friendship counseling.

The following is my work experience in Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Research. Many where part-time or temporary assignments lasting one (1) to four (4) years. My duties included animal husbandry, veterinary assistance, research protocol review, reporting of animal abuse and neglect, medical and surgical assistance, clerical and office management duties. The job title may change; however, the duties remained the same.

Veterans Admin Medical Center (VAMC)

Southfield, Michigan

07/1990 – 11/1994

Biomedical Lab Tech

Detroit Receiving Hospital

Detroit, Michigan

10/1988 – 06/1991

Animal Health Tech

Sinai Biomedical Research Center

Detroit, Michigan

04/1986 - 09/1988

Animal Health Tech

Professional Veterinary Hospitals

Southfield, Michigan

07/1985 – 08/1988

Certified Veterinary Technician

Michigan Humane Society

Detroit, Michigan

09/1982 – 06/1985

Animal Cruelty Investigator and Adoptions

Hurley Dog and Cat Hospital

Detroit, Michigan

06/1976 – 03/1981

Kennel Keeper / Veterinary Assistance

Other work experience includes:

First Merit Bank, Akron OH/Bank Teller, JC Penny’s, Detroit, MI and Macy’s Dept. Store Akron, OH/Retail Sales Associate.

Clubs and Non-Profits affiliations:

First Baptist of Atlanta, Berean Christian Church, (Ga) 

Lady T Homeless Ministry (Ga),

Reconciliation House -Yatesville Ga,

Re-entry Connection and Dismas Transitional Living (Ga)

Keep Akron Beautiful (Ohio)

Detroit Coming Together

Mother Waddles Perpetual Mission (Detroit, Mich.)