Jamila Ferguson Griffey has over 15 years of experience in social work, case management, volunteer coordination, and administrative roles. Her experience includes serving as a volunteer case manager at Angels in Flight, vice president of her homeowners association board of directors, volunteer coordinator for her children's schools, and case manager positions providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health issues, and substance abuse problems. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and is currently pursuing a master's degree in social work.
1. Jamila S. Ferguson Griffey
Work Experience:
Angels in Flight
Wrightsville, Georgia
Volunteer Case Manager October 2013 – April 2014
*Assisted women with their mental health appointments, physical health
appointments, took accurate doctor’s notes, gave sound psychological counsel to
clients, relayed information to the Angel’s in Flight Medical staff,
*Took financial orders for the building improvement fundraiser, accurately handled the
financial transactions at the fundraiser.
*Entered confidential patient information on computer files for former Angels in Flight
clients and former Apostle’s House Clients.
*Prepared healthy nutritionally balanced menus and meals for clients and staff
*Interpreted English for Spanish Speaking clients during meetings with their Social
Workers, and during Church Services
Board of Directors for Villages of Larkhaven HOA
Charlotte, NC
Vice President: February 2006 – November 2008
* Newsletter, Larkhaven News, Creator, Writer and Editor, and Oversight 2006 - 2010
* Website for Villages of Larkhaven, Creator, Developer, and Editor 2006 – 2010
* Forum Moderator for the Larkhaven Website 2008 - 2010
* Planned Neighborhood Improvements, including a walking trail and playground
* Oversight: Landscape Committee, Provided seasonal lawn care advice and arranged
seasonal lawn care clinics with Designia Lawn Care
* Contact for Larkhaven Golf Course, Provided homeowners with Golf Course Discount
* Planned neighborhood events including Neighborhood Watch Meetings,
2. Block Parties
* Improved and Rewrote Larkhaven Bylaws and Covenants
*Larkhaven Youth Committee Coordinator
*Organized Community Cleanups
*Community Liaison for Bradfield Farms Neighborhood
Volunteer for Charlotte Mecklenburg County Schools
* Room Mom: September 2004 – June 2009
* Planned and Coordinated and Supervised Holiday Activities for Mr. Macavoy
* Classroom Reader for Ayanna’s Classes
* Testing Proctor
Volunteer for Hickory Grove United Methodist Church Preschool
Room Mom: September 2008 – June 2009
* Planned and Coordinated Holiday Activities for Mrs. Kalambaheti
* Classroom Reader for Zada’s Classes
City of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County
January 2000 - June 2000
Case Manager for Infants and Toddlers with
Developmental Disabilities/Mental Retardation:
* Evaluated Developmental Growth with the HELP and ELAP Developmental Guidelines
* Coordinated Services with other Agencies
* Conducted Home Observation Visits
* Conducted Developmental Assessments
* Created Treatment Plans
3. The Enrichment Center Of Winston-Salem
September 1997-March 1999
Case Manager/Job Coach for Adults in the MR/DD Population:
* Developed Medicaid Case Management Treatment Plans
* Assessed Skills for Job Compatibility
*Ordered Special Medical Equipment
* Conducted Home Visits, Family Interviews and Evaluations
* Supervised Job Sites and Work Productivity
Wake Forest University
Research Assistant for Dr. Anthony Parent
1996
* Reviewed and catalogued data, Cross referenced slave records, compiled information
for Dr. Parent’s book:
Fouls Means – The Formation of the Slave Trade Society in Virginia 1600 – 1740
Niche Computer Supply
1993 - 1997
* Bookkeeping
* Data Entry
* Reception
* Clerical filing
Institute For Community Education and Training
1990 – 1993
4. * After School Tutor for At Risk Youth – math and reading, and life and living skills
counselor
Education:
Current: Post University
Working on Master’s in Social Work- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
1993 – 1997
BA Psychology, Concentration in Child Development
Undeclared Spanish minor
* Graduated Cum Laude
Proficient in Spanish
Clubs and Organizations:
* Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
* Pan-Hellenic Council Representative
* Cleveland Avenue Boys Club Volunteer
* Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
Hilton Head High School, Hilton Head Island, SC
1989 – 1993
* Honors Student
Clubs and Organizations:
* Student Council Representative
* National Honors Society
* Zonta Club
5. * Images Club
* Rotary Reader
Address:
634 William Hilton Pkwy
Hwy 278
Hilton Head Island SC
29928
Email: griffeyjamila@gmail.com
Home: 843-686-2863
Cell: 843-384-0862
References:
Angels in Flight
Penny Foskey
Tracey Cheszney
2041 W Elm St
Wrightsville GA 31096-5156
1-478-864-8090
Hickory Grove United Methodist Preschool
Sharon Freeze
6041 Hickory Grove Road
Charlotte, NC, 28215
704-537-4658
Nisa Kalambaheti
Hickory Grove United Methodist Preschool
704-573-2661
Clear Creek Elementary
Deborah Heath
Principle Clear Creek Elementary
p338@cms.k12.nc.us.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Rex Welton
2626 Arbor Place Ct.
Winston-Salem, NC 27104-1112
1-336-723-1112
6. Dr. Anthony Parent
1-336-758-6132
B-107 Tribble Hall
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
parentas@wfu.edu
Mrs. Eugenia Parent
1-336-765-2037
1-336-768-9936
929 Ashley Glen Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27104-1361
Karen Summers
Hawthorne Management Company
Contact for Larkhaven
Physical Address:
4530 Park Road, Suite 201
Charlotte, NC 28209
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 11906
Charlotte, NC 28220-1906
Phone:
704-377-0114
Fax:
704-347-4475
Email:
Admin@HawthorneMgmt.com
Monica Cuddington
monica.cuddington@cms.k12.nc.us
Angela McCurdy 2005-2008
Reference for Girl Scout Volunteering
Reference for Soccer Team Volunteering
Colleen Frost
colleen.frost@gmail.com
Office: 214-284-1080
Larkhaven References:
Yolanda Holiday
Beau Cannon
7. Larry Holder
Cheryl Alridge
Bill Kline 704-573-0144 Larkhaven Website Forum Moderator
Bradfield Farms Board of Directors Reference
Doug Morris- 704-573-4401 Scheduled Board Meetings in Conjunction
Former President of Bradfield Farms Board Of Directors