Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic

Majored in Social Work, Minored in Psychology
Youngstown State University, Class of 2017
From Euclid, OH

I am a highly motivated individual who enjoys collaborating with a team. One of my strengths is the ability to utilize critical thinking skills in problem solving. At this point in my education, I am keeping an open mind to the many aspects of the human services and social work field. A position that will allow me to engage my case management and chemical dependency skills and strengths would be an ideal fit. I am enthusiastic about new opportunities that will be available to me as I obtain higher levels of education. I am courageous in the face of new challenges as I have found growth and strength in and from these situations. I look forward to continue to be of service to my community and being invested in the profession of social work.

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Education

The University of Akron
Youngstown State University

Affiliations

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Melissa in the News

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic awarded degree at YSU Spring Commencement

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic of Euclid, Ohio, Social Work major, received a Bachelor of Social Work at Youngstown State University's Spring 2017 Commencement. Geiger-Dugandzic was one of more than ...

June, 14 2017 - Verified by Youngstown State University

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic of Euclid, Ohio, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Geiger-Dug...

February, 14 2017 - Verified by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic named to Dean's List at Youngstown State University

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic of Euclid, OH (44123) was named to the Dean's List at Youngstown State University for the Fall Semester 2016. Geiger-Dugandzic is a YSU Social Work major.

January, 17 2017 - Verified by Youngstown State University

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic of Euclid named to YSU President's List

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic of Euclid, OH has been named to the President's List at Youngstown State University. Geiger-Dugandzic is a YSU Social Work major. To qualify for the prestigious President's...

January, 17 2017 - Verified by Youngstown State University

YSU congratulates Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic on making the Dean's List

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic of Euclid, OH, has made the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester at Youngstown State University as one of the university's high achieving students. Geiger-Dugandzic is...

June, 08 2016 - Verified by Youngstown State University

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic named to Dean's List at Youngstown State University

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic of Euclid, Ohio, has been named to the Dean's List at Youngstown State University for Spring Semester 2015. Geiger-Dugandzic is majoring in Social Work LKLD Option at YSU. ...

June, 10 2015 - Verified by Youngstown State University

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic recognized at YSU Honors Convocation

Melissa Geiger-Dugandzic of Euclid, Ohio, was among more than 100 Youngstown State University students recognized at the YSU Bitonte College of Health and Human Services Honors Convocation. Geiger-...

April, 22 2015 - Verified by Youngstown State University

Activities

Euclid Kiwanis Foundation

Support local community service and support in advocating for youth, aging and developmentally challenged populations.

Youngstown State University

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Work Experience

Licensed Social Worker at Cleveland Municipal Court

Intern for Cleveland Municipal Court- Housing Division. Collaborate within a team providing intake, and referrals to outside agencies for clients facing eviction. Observe mediated cases providing knowledge in mental health, substance abuse, veterans or people with disabilities, in such related cases. Provide documentation of cases presented and follow up on referrals made through referral programs. Collect socio-demographic data of the populations served by court referral program utilizing Excel spreadsheet.

August 2017 - Present

Masters Student at University of Akron

August 2017 - Present

C.D,C.A. and S.W.A. Intern at Moore Counseling and Mediation Services

Currently interning as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant and Social Work Assistant,in order to further develop my professional experience, knowledge and skills, as part of Lakeland Community College Human Services program.

January 2015 - Present

Bachelor Student Social Work at Youngstown State University

Highly motivated and dedicated to advocating for and collaborating with special populations, including those individuals with mental health challenges, drug courts and chemically dependent individuals.

August 2014 - Present

Social Work & Chemical Dependency Assistant Student at Lakeland Community College and Youngstown State University

Highly Motivated Social Work Assistant intern and C.D.C.A certified, expecting to graduate in May from the Human Services program at Lakeland. Currently participating in internship with Moore Counseling and Mediation while also attending classes for B.S.W. in Social Work. Deans List at both YSU and Lakeland and Sigma Kappa Delta.

June 2013 - Present

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