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Samuel Cogan

Bethesda,MD

Summary

Dedicated to the future of social work, I am a professional who consistently delivers exceptional care and implements appropriate interventions. I possess a keen ability to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations, utilizing a variety of resources to ensure comprehensive support. Building strong rapport comes naturally, enabling me to effortlessly connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds. With over 5 years of experience working with children and their families, my focus lies in building meaningful relationships with clients that foster progress in both their personal lives and relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Therapeutic Mentor

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Worked with children from low-income families ranging in age from 10 to 17 that had significant behavioral/emotional challenges and illnesses
  • Led both group and individual therapy sessions for clients on a personal caseload to work on life-skills and behavior management
  • Worked to organize local resources to present to families in need of assistance
  • Completed multiple training courses on topics ranging from cultural competence to advanced therapeutic techniques
  • Maintained regular weekly supervision meetings with a supervisory LCSW-C.

Assistant Director of Music and Counselor

Camps Airy & Louise
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Worked as part of an international team of adult, full-time temporary legal guardians for children aged 9-17 at a large sleep-away summer boys' camp
  • Planned daily, evening, and special activities over three summers
  • Served as Deputy Director of the music department
  • Resolved arguments and taught anger management skills
  • Planned activities to promote bonding among bunk mates and create a meaningful summer experience
  • Coordinated with the staff of sister Camp Louise for joint camp activities and special events
  • Managed crisis response after the historic mess-hall and activities building at Camp Airy was destroyed by a catastrophic fire at the beginning of summer 2022.

Bartender/Server and Trainer

Silver New American Brasserie
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Served customers at an innovative restaurant under renowned Executive Chef Ype Von Hengst
  • Completed bartending and serving training courses
  • Made a range of craft and classic cocktails as a bartender
  • Completed training courses in customer service and hospitality industry standards
  • Welcomed many returning customers who requested me by name
  • Received numerous awards for positive reviews mentioning me on social media
  • Trained new incoming servers on restaurant etiquette and food service standards.

Server/Bartender

Not Your Average Joe's
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performed necessary tasks associated with serving tables in a casual dining setting
  • Made recommendations for beers, wines, cocktails, and monthly special dishes
  • Went through bar training and learned introductory bartending concepts
  • Completed end of shift tasks.

Sound Board Operator

KBOO Community Radio
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Operated the soundboard for live and pre-recorded radio shows for a local nonprofit radio station
  • Created radio broadcast advertisements for local community resources
  • Completed radio broadcasting classes covering FCC regulations, soundboard engineering, and radio show hosting.

Server, I.T. Technician, Curriculum Designer

Stone Soup PDX
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Recruited houseless individuals and those at risk of homelessness to join a non-profit program offering life skills and experience in the food/hospitality industry
  • Created lesson plans and organized hospitality and life-skills classes
  • Repaired and maintained laptops, printers, and routers
  • Served restaurant customers and helped manage front-of-house operations
  • Assisted in food preparation.

Assistant to the Director

Friends of Noise
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Worked with the head of a non-profit providing event services for all-ages concerts, fundraisers, and performances featuring youth artists (under age 21)
  • Led advertising and marketing of concerts and fundraisers
  • Created Facebook campaign raising over $6,000 from 1,000+ donors in less than a month
  • Organized fundraisers, including one that raised $5,000 in 4 hours
  • Created and designed fliers, emails, and other marketing materials to advertise our program and events, raise money, and recruit volunteers.

Sales Associate

L&L Music-Wind Shop
06.2014 - 06.2019
  • Sold new and used brass and woodwind instruments to professional and amateur musicians, as well as music students
  • Developed expert knowledge of instruments and accessories sought after by professional musicians, school and ensemble music directors, and music students
  • Performed minor repairs to brass and woodwind instruments under the supervision of highly trained professional craftspeople
  • Assisted in the general operation of the business, including handling cash and credit transactions, managing inventory, overseeing repair contracts with schools, scheduling music lessons, marketing, and maintaining the store.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Family Science

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
05.2025

Skills

  • Behavioral Management
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools knowledge
  • Emergency response training
  • Crisis Management
  • Documentation skills
  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Group facilitation
  • Client Advocacy
  • Case Management
  • Family therapy
  • Mental Health Assessment

Accomplishments

  • Maintained a GPA of 3.70 or above
  • Obtained certification in Mental Health First Aid in 2023
  • Has worked as a Teaching Assistant since Fall 2023
  • Member of historic Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity
  • 2023 Recipient of the Sigma Alpha Mu Guller Young Scholar Award
  • 2024 Recipient of the Selma Tyser Edlavitch Endowed Scholarship
  • 2024 Recipient of the Elaine A. Anderson and Mark R. Ginsberg TerpStart Endowed Scholarship
  • 2024 Recipient of the Sigma Alpha Mu Mu Gamma/CRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship

Certification

Certified in Mental Health First Aid - 2023

Timeline

Therapeutic Mentor

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.
07.2023 - 05.2024

Bartender/Server and Trainer

Silver New American Brasserie
10.2021 - 06.2022

Server/Bartender

Not Your Average Joe's
11.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Director of Music and Counselor

Camps Airy & Louise
06.2019 - 08.2022

Sound Board Operator

KBOO Community Radio
06.2019 - 11.2019

Server, I.T. Technician, Curriculum Designer

Stone Soup PDX
06.2019 - 11.2019

Assistant to the Director

Friends of Noise
06.2019 - 11.2019

Sales Associate

L&L Music-Wind Shop
06.2014 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Family Science

University of Maryland - College Park

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