Melissa Sypniewski

303.505.4296
Msypniewski.ccd@gmail.com

Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Anticipated graduation
May 2015
B.S. in Human Services with concentration in High Risk Youth, G.P.A. of 3.7
Relevant Coursework:
Child Abuse and Neglect
Resistive Adolescent Client
Psychology of Adolescence
Motivational Interviewing
Community College of Denver (CCD)
Associates of Applied Science in Human Services, G.P.A. of 3.8

Aug 2010-May 2013

Skills and Qualifications

Proactive, reliable, and organized individual with creative problem solving abilities
Self-motivated, with excellent initiative and ability to work independently or in groups
Creative, resourceful and flexible; able to adapt to changing environments
Critical and analytical thinker with broad range of key communication skills
Proficient in computer systems including Microsoft Office programs and QuickBooks
Over five years of experience providing outstanding customer service

Relevent Experience
Intern Case Manager

Jan 2013- May 2013

Denver,CO

Provided appropriate accommodations for student with disabilities

Observed the intake process and assisted with procedure paperwork
Maintained honest, open and professional relationships with students and faculty

Paraprofessional Assistant

Accessibility Center-CCD

TJ High School-Special Ed

Aug 2012- Dec 2012

Denver, CO
Assisted in student outings to build student social and transportation skills
Taught a nutrition class using interactive techniques that used hand-eye coordination
Observed the process of interviewing and the write up process of IEPs

Other Work Experience

Office Manager, AJ Kirkegaard Contractors Inc Denver, CO

Office Assisstant/Notetaker, Accessibility Center Denver, CO
Front End Manager, Ulta The Beauty Supply Denver, CO

Awards and Honors

Member, Golden Key International Honors Society

Student Success Speaker, CCD Transfer Success Center
Reisher Scholar, Reisher Scholarship

June 2014-Current
Jan 2012-May 2014
Aug 2011-Jan 2013

Melissa Sypniewski
303.505.4296
Msypniewski.ccd@gmail.com

Member, Tau Upsilon Alpha, Human Service Honors Society

Member, Psi Beta, National Honors Society in Psychology
Member, Phi Theta Kappa, Honors Society

References
Ms. Marvena Baker-Shriver
Office Manager, Accessibility Center, CCD
303- 556-3623
Marvena.bakershriver@ccd.edu
Ms. Jan Murray
Case Manager, Accessibility Center, CCD
720-273-1060
Jan.murray@ccd.edu
Mr. Scott Kirkegaard
Owner, AJ Kirkegaard Contractors Inc
303-669-8900
scott@ajkcontractors.com