1. ERIKA L. HUGHES​
100 Walden Heights Dr.
Apt. 535
Irmo, SC 29063
(610) 248-4751
erika.hughes@live.com
OBJECTIVE​
Resourceful Social Worker who has served in multiple populations, such as disaster recovery, adult services,
individuals who are homeless, geriatrics, refugees, and children. Adept at adjusting to situations and focused on a
strengths-based perspective.
EXPERIENCE
Hearts and Hands Disaster Recovery, ​Charleston, SC.
Disaster Case Management Supervisor,​ October 2016 - Present.
● Guided and supervised a team of employees as per the company rules and regulations.
● Conducted and participated in briefings and meetings before and after work sessions among staff and
the community.
● Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff and community leaders.
● Promoted a positive atmosphere among the office.
Hearts and Hands Disaster Recovery, ​Irmo, SC.
Disaster Case Manager,​ May 2016 - October 2016.
● Provide case management to individuals who have been affected by the October 2015 South Carolina
flood.
● Evaluate and coordinate solutions to damages of individual’s homes from the storm.
● Partner with other social agencies to ensure all disaster needs have been met.
EDUCATION​
University of South Carolina​, Columbia, SC.
Masters of Social Work​ , May 2016.
● Social Work Master’s advanced standing student.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania​, Millersville, PA.
Bachelors of Social Work​ , May 2015.
● Social Work major.
● Major GPA: 3.77
INTERNSHIPS​
St. Lawrence Place​ (transitional housing program for homeless families), Columbia, SC
Graduate Intern. August 2015-May 2016.
● Conduct interviews for potential residents.
● Set up and administer fundraisers to raise money for the families residing at St. Lawrence Place.
● Assist caseworkers with caseloads.
● Review grants pertaining to funding for the afterschool and summer programs for children.
University of South Carolina​, Columbia, SC
Graduate Assistant. June 2015-May 2016.
● Assist Dr. Teri Browne with research and professional needs.
Salvation Army​, Lancaster, PA
Intern. January 2015-May 2015.

2. ● Assist caseworkers with client interviews.
● Refer clients to other agencies if needed.
● Interview and give clients food from the food bank.
● Assist with the financial assistance process. January 2015-May 2015.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES​
Girls on the Run​, Lancaster, PA
Assistant coach at Sacred Heart School. January 2014-May 2014.
● Encourage, empower, and support young girls from grades three to five to become more
self-confident, independent thinkers, and develop a healthy body image.
Habitat for Humanity​, Lancaster, PA
ReStore and Building volunteer. August 2013-December 2013.
● Member of the Volunteer Action Team.
● Create opportunities for current and potential volunteers.
● Recruitment and development.
Oak Leaf Manor Retirement Home​, Millersville, PA
Activity volunteer. January 2013-May 2013.
● Organized activities for residents of the retirement home.
● Helped residents prepare food.
Church World Service​, Lancaster, PA
Volunteer. August 2012-December 2012.
● Responsible for integrating families from Burma and Somalia.
● Worked with food and clothing banks.
● Assisted families with doctor appointments, welfare office tasks, and social security
appointments.
TRAVEL​
Travelled to Gujarat, India​ for two weeks with the University of South Carolina Social Work Department in order
to learn about social work practice in India and visit multiple social service agencies.
January 2016.
● Some agencies included SEWA (Self Employed Women’s Association), VIVEC (Vivekanand
Institute of Vocational Education and Entrepreneurial Competencies), Muljibhai Patel Urological
Hospital, Don Bosco Snehalaya (children’s home), Muni Seva Ashram (hospital and elderly living
community), and Akshay Patra (breakfast program for children in the school system).
Travelled Western Europe​ for five weeks in order to acknowledge and be immersed in different cultures.
July 2014-August 2014.
SKILLS​
Microsoft ​Word, PowerPoint, and ​Excel. Google ​Docs, Sheets, GMail.​ CAN (Coordinated Assistance Network).
Internet research. Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube).
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS​
Dean’s list: three semesters (Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Spring 2013).
Employee of the Month twice at Regal Cinemas.
ACTIVITIES​
Student Ambassador at Millersville University, August 2012-December 2014.