Maria-Eleni Mantekas
Easley
Summary
Dedicated volunteer with experience in client counseling and community engagement. Proven skills in problem-solving and effective communication, eager to support community initiatives and enhance client relations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Final Victory Animal Rescue
West Columbia
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted with animal care and feeding schedules for rescued pets.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the shelter facilities and animal areas.
- Provided companionship and socialization for animals awaiting adoption in the shelter.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.
Intern
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported officers during community engagement events and initiatives.
- Communicated effectively with officers and clients to provide assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Maintained a positive working relationship with fellow interns and management.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Took part in client counseling sessions along with officers.
- Helped create discipline plans for clients with the assistance of the officers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, SC05-2026
Skills
- Client counseling
- Data organization
- Team collaboration
- Problem identification
- Problem-solving
- Organized and efficient
- Verbal and written communication
- Client relations strength
- Friendly and outgoing
- Decision-making
- Multitasking and organization
- Foreign language proficiency
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptability and dependability
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Greek
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Volunteer
Final Victory Animal Rescue
05.2025 - 06.2025
Intern
Richland County Sheriff's Department
08.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Carolina