AVION SAYLOR-MILLS
www.linkedin.com/in/avion-saylor-mills-b75b70180
540-313-2280
413 Sunchase Blvd, apt H, Farmville, VA 23901
EDUCATION
Longwood University Farmville, VA
Bachelor of Science in Social Work May 2023
Minor: Creative Writing
Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville, VA
Associates of Science in General Studies May 2019
EXPERIENCE
Buckingham Social Services Department Jan2022-April 2022
Junior Social Work intern – 186 hours
(Spring semester)
- Engaged in home-visits with the FSS workers where I was able to ask questions and observe the clients.
- Wrote narratives for the home-visits
- Partake in court and observed the verdict of the clients with the FSS Workers
- Participated in Family Partnership Meetings
- Observed an Child Fatality Meeting
- Presented a presentation on privilege and diversity to the FSS Workers
Citizens Bank and Trust Company Farmville, VA
Bank Teller June 2022- present
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of bank products, services, and best practices.
- Provided customers with a high level of service, privacy and confidentiality, and friendly, welcoming attitude.
- Handled all transactional services, including bank deposits, monetary withdrawals, financial transfers, and other bank transactions.
The Haven Charlottesville, VA
Intake Specialist May2021-Sept 2021 (seasonal)
- Meet with clients over the phone to process intakes
- Go over assessments with clients and collect their background information
- Evaluate the best options for them based off of the assessments
Longwood Campus Recreation Farmville, VA
Gym Office Assistant May 2021-Present
- Greet and welcome alumni, faculty staff
- Answer phone calls
- Process alumni and current faculty/ staff membership statuses
- Process applications
Executive Cellular Phones Charlottesville, VA
Mobile Expert for T-Mobile December 2018-September 2020
- Provided outstanding customer service by greeting customers, identifying customer needs and working as a team to ensure the best service
- Created an individualized experience for each customer which led to lasting relationships with customers and repeated business
- Sought and provided new devices and product knowledge to customers in a consistent manner
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Collaborating with Lancers for Academic Success Program Farmville, VA
Member August 2020-current
Student Board Member February 2021-current
- Develop skills to enhance academic and personal growth and skill sets
Virginia Social Work Education Consortium (VSWEC) Farmville, VA
Member April 2021-Present
Student Representative
- Represent the student population for social work majors.
Elwood Cabinet Longwood University Farmville, VA
Volunteer January 2021-current
- Interacted with students to make sure they received the items necessary for them, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills
- Monitored how many students entered and exited the room while utilizing a task-oriented and attentive mindset
SKILLS
Computer/Tech: Microsoft (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Google programs, Canvas