Ellie Edmonston

Experience

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  Youth for Justice and Change

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2021

  President

  Seek and promote justice and equality for all youth through service, empathy, and resolution. The primary purpose of the organization is to provide students with a voice in the decision making of Pitt County and to spread awareness of three key issues: De facto school segregation, mistreatment of minorities in schools, and school safety and gun violence.

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  Plato's Closet

  Dec 2018 - Sept 2024

  Assistant Retail Manager

  Responsible for monitoring staff to ensure a high quality of service and care is given to customers. Efficiently train staff on new responsibilities and tasks. Upkeep the overall aesthetic, appearance, cleanliness, and organization of the store to create a positive environment for both customers and staff.

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  Center for Family Violence Prevention

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Victim Advocate

  Provided critical resources and support to those experiencing domestic violence. Provided crisis intervention, court services, safety planning, and case management. I assisted victims in filing for a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) and worked with legal professionals on behalf of my clients.

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  Pitt County Democratic Party

  May 2023 - now

  Second Vice Chair

  Reach, engage, and mobilize key stakeholders and marginalized communities to promote the election of democratic officials and start dialogue on issues of importance.

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  Pitt County Detention Center

  Aug 2023 - Sept 2024

  Correctional Social Worker

  Address the diverse needs of the incarcerated population, including substance abuse, mental health, trauma, and re-entry.

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  Cherry Hospital

  Sept 2024 - now

  Clinical Social Worker