Sarah Lam
Cedar Rapids
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Alliance Program Specialist (TAP)
Cedar Rapids Community School District and IVRS
10.2018 - Current
- Accommodated youths with academic and vocational trainings for clients ages 14-25 at four schools and in the community to deliver information on current and future career opportunities as well as post secondary pathways.
- Coordinated transitional services for youth of diverse backgrounds.
- Maintained documentation and records of training activities and group events.
- Communicated with companies to arrange employment and internship opportunities.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Coordinated referrals and warm hand offs to community resources.
- Guided peers on disability topics through trainings and newsletters.
- Participated in IEP and 504 meetings about accommodations and career planning, advocating for individual student needs
Partnership Development Coordinator
Impact LIfe, Formerly MVRBC
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Joined business development meetings and supported market outreach plans to improve donation rates and donor relations.
- Developed annual account objectives and formalized client communications for communication of goals and plans.
- Facilitated strategy development and planned with cross-functional teams.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for blood drive client events in recipient drives, community organizations, businesses, churches, and schools.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
Parent Education/ Coordination and Outreach Facili
Iowa State Extension, Parent Education Consortium
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
- Collaborated with community members to provide helpful resources to suit families
- Implemented research-based early intervention screenings and made appropriate referrals to Grant Wood AEA.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as positive discipline, age appropriate expectations and social skills.
Donor Relations Coordinator
Impact Life, Formerly MVRBC
09.2011 - 01.2014
- Created donor recognition programs to drive engagement.
- Directed, trained and motivated volunteer blood drive coordinators and committee members.
- Maintained ongoing public and media relations program in assigned territory.
- Developed annual recruitment plan for meeting assigned collection goals..
Youth Counselor and Human Relations Assistant
Four Oaks
05.2009 - 01.2010
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Public Relations
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IASkills
- Partnership Development
- Needs Assessment
- Positive Reinforcement
- Youth Mentoring
- Cultural Competency
- Academic advising
- Career Counseling
- Workshop development
- Educational programming
- Special Needs Support
Timeline
Transition Alliance Program Specialist (TAP)
Cedar Rapids Community School District and IVRS
10.2018 - Current
Partnership Development Coordinator
Impact LIfe, Formerly MVRBC
01.2016 - 10.2018
Parent Education/ Coordination and Outreach Facili
Iowa State Extension, Parent Education Consortium
04.2015 - 01.2016
Donor Relations Coordinator
Impact Life, Formerly MVRBC
09.2011 - 01.2014
Youth Counselor and Human Relations Assistant
Four Oaks
05.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Public Relations
Coe College
Similar Profiles
Haley WilsonHaley Wilson
Special Education Teacher at Cedar Rapids Community School DistrictSpecial Education Teacher at Cedar Rapids Community School District
Cecilia A. CareyCecilia A. Carey
Elementary School Teacher at Cedar Rapids Community School DistrictElementary School Teacher at Cedar Rapids Community School District
Ashley GatewoodAshley Gatewood
Paraprofessional at Cedar Rapids Community School DistrictParaprofessional at Cedar Rapids Community School District
Ali GansenAli Gansen
Building Facilitator at College Community School DistrictBuilding Facilitator at College Community School District
Nicholas FolkmannNicholas Folkmann
IS Americas System Team Lead at TrimbleIS Americas System Team Lead at Trimble