Sandra Gallion
CHURCHVILLE,MD
Summary
Highly efficient Prevention Associate, well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prevention Associate
Harford County Government
15 S. Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
04.2019 - Current
- Provide education to the community about substance use disorders, mental health and suicide risk and training.
- Work with other staff of the Office of Drug Control Policy to provide support and education to the the Harford County Sheriffs Office, Harford County Public Schools and the community at large at events with presentations and resource tables.
- Collaborate with community partners to bring the most update and useful education on substance use disorder, mental health and suicide.
- Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
- Collaboration with the Office of Population Health Improvement for submission and completion of the Substance Use Block Grant and the Opioid Misuse Prevention Program.
- Preparation and implementation of new educational power point for first responders.
Officer Manager
Union Medical Clinic
251 Lewis Lane, Suite 201, Havre De Grace, MD 2107
06.1985 - 04.2019
- Provided oversight in the daily operation of a busy physicians office.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to meet organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new policies.
- Increased employee satisfaction with constructive performance evaluations and targeted feedback.
- Supervised, directed and evaluated assigned staff members and newly hired employees.
- Handled disciplinary actions as needed, reporting outcome and discussion with Senior Partners of the corporation.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Handled all account receivables and daily banking as required.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Heart Station Technician
Harford Memorial Hospital
06.1982 - 06.1985
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Worked both independently and as a team member responding to cardiac arrest, performing EKG's, holter monitoring and stress test.
Education
High School Diploma -
Havre De Grace High School
Havre De Grace, MD06.1982
Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership Qualities
- Customer interaction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Courteous and Professional
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Management Support
- Event Coordination
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members as Manager of a busy medical office.
- Collaborated with team member in the development of the Candy versus Medicine Wheel for education for our youth.
Civic Organizations
- Churchville Presbyterian Church, 2844 Churchville Road, Churchville, MD, 21028, Children’s leader church leader for 24 years teaching the young disciples of the church about God using objects and life messages, Elder, Daycare board of director, Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent
- Level Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary, 3633 Level Village Road, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078, 06/79, President (Current), Vice-President, Ambulance Captain, Ambulance Lieutenant, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian and Chaplain (Ladies Auxiliary)
- Auxiliary to the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association, President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Historian, Chaplain
- Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association, Trustee representative representing Level Volunteer Fire Company for the last 11 years.
- Char Hope Foundation, Secretary, Past President of the Board, I have been on the board of Char Hope since its formation and currently hold the position of Secretary and past President of the Board. I have worked closed with the foundation investing time, energy and love into the lives of the young woman and men who are striving to achieve sobriety.
- Harford County Sheriff’s Office Hope Work Group, I have volunteered with the Hope Work Group since its inception and volunteered with the Hope House, educating community members of way to look for signs and symptoms if they believed their loved ones may be struggling with addiction. After my employment with ODCP, I now collaborate with the HSCO Community Policing Unit as part of my job.
Certification
Mental Health First Aid Training for both adults and youth - 2020
Question Persuade Refer Gatekeeper Training - 2020
Critical Incident Situation Management -2023
Emergency Medical Technician - 1982 -present.
Timeline
Prevention Associate
Harford County Government
04.2019 - Current
Officer Manager
Union Medical Clinic
06.1985 - 04.2019
Heart Station Technician
Harford Memorial Hospital
06.1982 - 06.1985
High School Diploma -
Havre De Grace High School