Grace Harbin

Experience

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  Harbin Lumber Company, Inc.

  May 2016 - Aug 2020

  Yardhand

  I worked over the summers and stepped in to help during the COVID-19 pandemic at our family company. This job required excellent communication skills, quick math skills, great listening, and a lot of physical ability.

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  The TJX Companies, Inc.

  Oct 2020 - May 2021

  Retail Cashier

  During my time at TJ Maxx, I worked as a cashier and occasionally assisted on the sales floor. This job taught the importance of reliable, quick customer service and stressed the importance of communication skills between co-workers.

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  UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  Office Assistant

  I enjoyed my time as a student assistant in the Government Training and Education Development department. This job gave me a wealth of knowledge about the local government of Athens and greatly benefitted learning for my political science minor. I learned office and computer skills, as well as how to assist in coordinating events, classes, and conferences.

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  Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Intern

  As an intern at DJJ, I shadowed probation officers in court, on home visits, school visits, and office meetings. This internship taught me a wealth of knowledge about the criminal justice system and juvenile justice. I also learned valuable resources for youth and families in and around Athens, Georgia.

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  Lydia's Place

  Sept 2023 - now

  Intern

  Lydia’s Place serves young adults from ages 17-24 who have experienced foster care or homelessness. In my role as an intern, I will have the opportunity to learn the role of a social worker on a micro, mezzo, and macro level.