Sarah Coughran
Bayville
Summary
I am a motivated and compassionate student with internships in mental health settings and a strong interest in care based on trauma. Skillful in both solo and teamwork, listening actively, and supporting people through tough situations. I am also trustworthy, open-minded, and eager to learn, with a dedication to helping people with their mental health and wellbeing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Wawa
06.2021 - Current
- Work in deli- prepares food
- Beverage- made coffee, milkshakes, drinks
- Ows (oven work station)- washed dishes, make snacks
- Order- put away dry stock and organized dry stock/ filling fridges/ restock cigarettes
- Register- fully trained
Intern
Mental Health Association
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Worked with the Mental Health Association to support underserved community members through outreach, advocacy, and individualized, goal-oriented support. Responsibilities included visiting boarding homes, assisting at homeless outreach events focused on employment readiness, and helping individuals obtain essential documents, such as birth certificates, needed to access services and jobs. I also worked one-on-one with my own client, supporting her in identifying personal goals and developing steps toward greater stability and independence, gaining hands-on experience in community-based, social work-focused practice.
- 150 hours
Graphic and Social Media Content Creator -
MOCEANS Center for Independent Living
10.2020 - 12.2021
- After completing my internship, I was hired as the Graphic and Social Media Content Creator. In this role, I designed posters, created and managed social media content, edited materials, and helped promote program events and initiatives. I also collaborated with staff to ensure materials met program goals, contributed creative ideas for outreach campaigns, and supported participants in understanding program opportunities, gaining hands-on experience in communications, marketing, and community engagement.
Parking Attendant
Ocean County Fair
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supervised parking areas, allowing vendors accessibility and safeguarding handicap parking
Education
Associate of Science - Photography
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Brick, NJ01.2020
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Central Regional High School
Bayville, NJ01.2021
Associate of Arts -
Ocean County College
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences; Psychology
Stockton University
Galloway05-2026
Skills
- Listen and follow supervision instructions
- Shows initiative and dependability
- Able to work independently or in a team setting
- Computer literate
- Experience with Photoshop and Nikon cameras
- Willing to learn
- Empathetic and supportive listener
- Strong communication skills
- Trauma-informed perspective
- Responsible and reliable
- Patient and adaptable
Accomplishments
- Chorus Singing at the National Tree – Certificate received, Washington D.C. (2017, 2019)
- Perfect Attendance – Vocational School (2019)
- Perfect Attendance – High School
- Honor Roll – 2013–2020 (High School)
- Honor Roll – Ocean County College (2021–2023)
- Stockton University:
Good Standing – Spring 2024, Summer 2025, Fall 2025
Dean’s List – Fall 2024, Spring 2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Intern
Mental Health Association
09.2025 - 12.2025
Associate
Wawa
06.2021 - Current
Graphic and Social Media Content Creator -
MOCEANS Center for Independent Living
10.2020 - 12.2021
Parking Attendant
Ocean County Fair
06.2019 - 08.2019
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Central Regional High School
Associate of Science - Photography
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Associate of Arts -
Ocean County College
Bachelor of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences; Psychology
Stockton University