SARAH BROWNFIELD
Yucaipa,USA
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in management, coaching, teaching, customer service, and instruction. Leveraging years of valuable experience, skill development, and a focused mindset to pursue a career in retail management. Committed to applying diverse skill set, talents, and creative thinking to excel in this field.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Driving Instructor
First Time Driver
Yucaipa, CA
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Instruct driving courses for students
- Grade student work and evaluate their progress, providing feedback as needed
- Provide behind-the-wheel driving lessons for students
- Communicate with students and parents as needed
Teaching Artist- Intern I
Prison Arts Collective; CSUSB Extension
San Bernardino, CA
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Prepared lesson plans and established course goals
- Demonstrated artistic methods and techniques
- Observed student work to assess pupil response to assignments, and inform topics for discussion
- Inspired and assisted students in developing their art skills creativity and self-knowledge through various themed art assignments
- Facilitated reflection discussions and critiques aimed at developing greater skills and self-confidence, understanding and knowledge of oneself, coping and problem-solving skills
- Authored a class to be taught at Chino Institute for Men, A & C Yards
Owner And Operator
The Blue Raven
Redlands, CA
03.2014 - 07.2018
- Independently built, stocked, managed and operated all aspects of retail store
- Renovated shop space, built all fixtures and unique displays and created online store
- In addition to unique fair trade items, promoted sales of of local artists' work as well as my own jewelry designs
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
TBS Coach; Art Therapist
Village Of Childhelp
Beaumont, CA
10.2012 - 09.2013
- As Therapeutic TBS Coach, provided one-on-one intensive behavioral coaching to at-risk children to assist them in developing adaptive, pro-social self-management skills within a residential treatment setting
- As Art Therapist, provided individual and group art therapy to all clients at residential treatment facility
- Independently renovated and stocked the art studio, as well as securing a grant to fund purchasing of art supplies
Store Manager
The Third Eye
San Clemente, CA
03.2003 - 11.2010
- Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths and unique training
- Reorganized sales floor, changing product layout to optimize customer flow and improve product visibility
- Scheduling, data analysis, planning, accounting, employee training, supervision and recognitions
- Customer service and sales, updated store pricing, signage and merchandising based on current promotions
- Assisted owner with buying, traveling to trade shows for purchasing
- Taught ongoing jewelry design and construction classes
Outpatient Therapist; EPSDT Program
Douglas Young Youth And Family Services
Mira Mesa, CA
07.2000 - 06.2001
- EPSDT Clinical counseling of at-risk youth and families in multiple school Program and home settings
- Responsible for providing assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, multi-disciplinary services teamwork, and intensive case management
- Utilized art therapy and other experiential applications of treatment to supplement cognitive behavioral therapy
Clinical Program Social Worker
New Alternatives; Cabrillo Campus
San Diego, CA
03.1998 - 06.2000
- Provided individual and group therapy to youth placed in residential treatment setting, ages 5-17
- Assessment, diagnosis, development and implementation of complex treatment plans, and case management
- Redesign and implementation of therapeutic group curriculum, including the creation of two art therapy studios, and ongoing program development
Clinical Social Worker
SDYCS; Foster Family Agency
San Diego, CA
06.1995 - 04.1998
- Responsible for complete case management, clinical assessment, treatment planning and interventions, foster parent training and support
- Conducted assessments, treatment plan creation and implementation, and participated in multidisciplinary teamwork
- Completed timely, detailed and accurate reporting as required by agency, county and state agencies
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage, Family and Child Counseling
University of San Diego
05.1995
Peer Support Specialist Training - Peer support
NAMI
12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA01.1991
Skills
- Management, Sales, Purchasing
- Presentation Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Large Project Visioning and Development
- Business Ownership
- Integrity
- Communication skills
- Teaching and Training
- Social Perceptiveness
- Teamwork
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
**Please note; Gaps in work history were due to living outside the US, early childhood parenting, caring for my sick and dying parents, and illness recovery.**
Timeline
Licensed Driving Instructor
First Time Driver
09.2022 - 10.2023
Teaching Artist- Intern I
Prison Arts Collective; CSUSB Extension
12.2018 - 07.2019
Owner And Operator
The Blue Raven
03.2014 - 07.2018
TBS Coach; Art Therapist
Village Of Childhelp
10.2012 - 09.2013
Store Manager
The Third Eye
03.2003 - 11.2010
Outpatient Therapist; EPSDT Program
Douglas Young Youth And Family Services
07.2000 - 06.2001
Clinical Program Social Worker
New Alternatives; Cabrillo Campus
03.1998 - 06.2000
Clinical Social Worker
SDYCS; Foster Family Agency
06.1995 - 04.1998
Master of Arts - Marriage, Family and Child Counseling
University of San Diego
Peer Support Specialist Training - Peer support
NAMI
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Redlands