Grace Ray

CONTACT EDUCATION

1431 Denny Rd. Columbia, SC 29203 University of South Carolina Honors College
Psychology BA, Medical Humanities Minor
(843)-737-1969
Graduation with Honors, Summa Cum Laude, and Leadership Distinction
grace97@gmail.com GPA: 3.959
December 2019
SKILLS
VOLUNTEER
Data and finance organization
Literature review
Young Life Leader at River Bluff High School (2016-present)
Product marketing
10-15 hours per week
Vulnerable population advocacy
Customer support and I am currently an active mentor for high school girls. I organize group events, lead
communication camp trips, encourage spiritual maturity, and create a safe space for high schoolers
 Social media branding to find friendship and truth.
Networking Carolina Survivors Clinic (August-December 2018)
Experience in entrepreneurial and Aided in afterschool program and created/compiled a resource for healthy eating.
creative startups and management 10 hours.
Lutheran Services Refugee Center (August-December 2017)
MEMBERSHIPS AND
2 hours per week. Welcomed and provided educational assistance for
ACHIEVEMENTS
unaccompanied minors and refugees.
Lily House Shelter for rescued women (July-August 2017)
Johns Hopkins Book Award- Spent 5 weeks in the Dominican Republic- 350 service hours. Facilitated group
May 2014 activities, experienced exposure to cultural diversity and immersion in the Spanish
Carolina Scholar- August 2015
language, underwent training in in-house support of emotional, physical, spiritual,
Spiritual chair of CURE-
2015-2016 and professional development after sexual exploitation and trauma. Provided
Member of Alpha Delta Pi- marketing and branding plans for Lily House's jewelry business and educated short
2015-present term missionaries on Lily House's purpose and products. 
Second place winner in University Palmetto Medical Initiative Mission trip to Nicaragua (May 2016)
of South Carolina's Discovery Day- 50 service hours.
2018 Facilitated and organized the registration of patients coming to free clinics. Aided
Author of Undergraduate Thesis on with child care and group activities.
Unemployment of Vulnerable Youth
Advocate for Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (February 2016-January
in Uganda-
2017)
2018
24 hours per month
Developed a basic understanding of reactions to sexual abuse and appropriate ways
of calming and helping a traumatized individual. Sharpened social and professional
skills in emotional care, trauma response,  navigation of hospital systems, and
communication between other social workers, nurses, doctors and lawyers.
Organized and recorded client information for follow up and aftercare of social
services.
 JOB EXPERIENCE

Entrepreneurial Founder and CEO of Alabaster Jewelry Company (August 2015- present)

10 hours per week
I am the creative and operational director of a sole proprietorship. This startup has helped me expand
personal skills in marketing, financial organization, inventory upkeep, and clientele outreach and
communication. My business stands for advocacy of ethical fashion and vulnerable youth protection/ anti-
trafficking efforts. Therefore, I have grown largely in my own awareness of ethical issues and ability to
articulate  problems and possible solutions to an audience. This position encourages professional
development in contact and collaboration with researchers, non-profit organizations, and individuals who
aide in the aftercare of trafficked individuals. Additionally, I am constantly growing in my capacity for
compassion and creativity as I work to strengthen the company's brand image and create a positive
impact. Alabaster's purpose is to support advocacy and refuge for vulnerable youth and trafficking
survivors by donating proceeds to specific non-profits. 
Secretary for Ken Lyons Construction (January 2019- August 2019)
38 hours per week
Advanced skills in organization and bookkeeping. Updated quickbooks, managed finances, and contacted
clientele.
Intern for Young Lives Ministry for Teen Moms (May 2018- December 2018)
14-20 hours per week
Assistant to general operations and functions. Gained experience in organizing meetings and partnerships
with neighboring resources. Developed design and management skills in producing and managing
fundraising letters, event flyers, etc. Added to general team building within the organization.
Intern and Sales Representative for Pantry Doctor Overnight Oats (August 2017- March 2018)
1-5 hours per week
Point of reference for follow up, developing, and networking of local company relationships. Proficiency in
marketing, customer/client relationships and partnerships, and basic understanding of a business startup.
Conducted sample demonstrations and spread awareness of nutritional value as well as product
availability.
Undergraduate Research Assistant (August 2016- May 2017)
4 hours per week
Assisted the research of childhood obesity. Developed experience in health awareness, public health
literature review, interview conductions, data analysis, and professional publishing. 
Camp Counselor/ Server at Ion Club (May 2014- August 2014)
15 hours per week
Facilitated activities and childcare services within the Ion club.