GREG HOLZHEIMER

180 Lenox Road, Apt 6E, Brooklyn, NY 11226 | (212) 470-3223 | gholzheimer@mhaofnyc.org

WORK EXPERIENCE THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY (MHA-NYC)

April 2010-Present | New York, NY Program Assistant Took the lead in developing and disseminating a Veterans Resource Guide containing 150+ providers (available at www.mha-nyc.org/VMHC/Publications) Developed innovative strategies to help veterans and providers share information online Used advanced writing skills to create and maintain Facebook profiles and online newsletters, and to write powerful mass email messages and other documents Handled a wide variety of other tasks, including research, event management and administrative responsibilities

SAMARITAN VILLAGE EAST 53RD STREET RESIDENCE

Oct 2011-Aug 2012 | New York, NY Intern Provided individual and group therapy at a substance abuse reentry facility Learned to work with clients struggling with addiction, trauma histories, lack of employment and educational opportunities, and other obstacles Started a support group for LGBTQ clients and facilitated groups on values and relapse prevention Found housing and employment opportunities for clients and helped them through HRA 2010(e) application process for supportive housing

AHRC WEST 43RD STREET RESIDENCE (NEW GOTHAM)

Sept 2010-July 2011 | New York, NY Intern Provided informal therapy for eight cognitively impaired adults in a residential treatment setting Facilitated activity groups and helped arrange services Ensured clients safely enjoyed trips and other recreational activities

EDUCATION FORDHAM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SERVICE

Jan 2010-May 2013 | New York, NY Master of Social Work (Clinical) Excelled in classes on crisis intervention, brief treatment, group therapy and other interventions

ST. MARYS COLLEGE OF MARYLAND

Bachelor of Arts Double-majored in English and Political Science African Diaspora Studies minor Studied abroad in The Gambia, West Africa

Sept 2004-June 2008 | St. Marys City, MD

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Reporter, The Prince Georges Gazette/The Washington Post Intern (Reporter/Copy Editor), The Point Intern (Reporter), The Free Times Aug 2008-Aug, 2009 | Laurel, MD Sept 2007-Dec 2007 | Banjul, The Gambia Summers of 2006 and 2007 | Cleveland, OH

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, National Association of Social Workers (New York City Chapter)

SKILLS
Clinical skills to engage clients, develop assessments and provide effective interventions Proven record of taking initiative to promote dialogue and understanding Experience leading groups, providing therapy and connecting clients with resources Excellent writing skills, as well as expertise in administration, research and other fields