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Rebecca Sawyer

Austin

Summary

Driven by a goal-oriented approach, I leveraged logistics management and empathy at MVMinc and Peak Performers to enhance the experiences of those under my care, achieving significant milestones in support and compliance. My expertise in strategic planning and positive reinforcement consistently fostered impactful outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Specialist

MVMinc
05.2021 - Current
  • Provided empathy and support to unaccompanied minors throughout their transportation journeys to reconnect with sponsors domestically in the United States.
  • Adhered to strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures thereby ensuring that all travel information, food intake, hourly updates, and communication with the sponsors were recorded for confidential records.
  • Gained a Public Trust Clearance proving my integrity, commitment, and dedication to assist in reaching larger outcomes in any environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, often with one other Transportation Specialist during travel, providing support and guidance to one another.

Transitional Youth Specialist

Peak Performers
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted visually impaired youth as they transitioned into a young adult lifestyle, acting as their job coach, giving crucial advice, and holding them accountable to the expectations society will have of them regardless of their disability.
  • Guided youth through knowledge of new and creative ways to explore the world without vision, such as using visual apps that provided detailed explanations of items in photos, to teaching how to utilize public transportation.
  • Led with empathy and support, ensuring that the youth felt positive and excited about their transition to young adulthood, despite their disabilities and possible adversities.

Non-Profit Founder/Volunteer

Whim Neurodivergent Incorporated
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed the organization's mission and vision statements with the intention and goals of assisting the neurodivergent community in the workforce.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase outreach and expand community engagement.

Vice President of Athletics/Volunteer

Cal Alumni Association of Austin
04.2018 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long-term goals.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
12.2013

Skills

  • Managing schedules
  • Logistics Management
  • Records Maintenance
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Goal-Oriented

Timeline

Transitional Youth Specialist

Peak Performers
05.2024 - 07.2024

Non-Profit Founder/Volunteer

Whim Neurodivergent Incorporated
08.2023 - Current

Transportation Specialist

MVMinc
05.2021 - Current

Vice President of Athletics/Volunteer

Cal Alumni Association of Austin
04.2018 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of California, Berkeley
Rebecca Sawyer