Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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SARAH LANER

SOAR AUTISM CENTER
Portland,Oregon
4
Languages
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience

Compassionate professional with experience in psychology and a diverse skill set dedicated to providing inclusive care. Excels in multitasking, conflict resolution, and health and safety compliance. Strong verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills enhance workplace productivity. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with a focus on organization and detail.

Work History

MASTER BEHAVIOR THERAPIST

1 Year 4 Months
SOAR AUTISM CENTER | 01.2025 - 05.2026
  • Implemented skill acquisition plans following the ESDM model under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Gathered precise behavioral data to inform treatment plans
  • Developing and maintaining professional, compassionate, and positive relationships with client families and caregivers
  • Completed skills assessments every three months to achieve Master RBT status and validate play-based therapeutic skills
  • Developed and nurtured compassionate, professional relationships with client families and caregivers to enhance therapeutic engagement

SHIFT LEADER

3 Years 7 Months
ROSEBUD CAFE | 01.2021 - 08.2024
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations by collaborating with 2 other shift leads to document and implement safety protocols, fostering a safe and productive work environment
  • Planned and organized daily schedules to enhance employee productivity and control labor costs
  • Reported observations of customer behavior and satisfaction to adjust employee training, improve product quality, and improve customer experience by 90%
  • Reported observations of customer behavior and satisfaction to inform employee training and enhance product quality, significantly improving customer experience

BARISTA TRAINER

1 Year
STARBUCKS | 01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Trained new baristas on crafting high quality beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to company policies and health regulations
  • Fostered welcoming environment for new employees and customers, enhancing onboarding experience
  • Kept workplace clean and organized; regularly taking initiative to perform deep cleans and find new ways to organize storage to make work more efficient
  • Maintained clean and organized workplace; initiated deep cleans and optimized storage solutions for improved workflow

HOSTESS - BUSSER - SERVER

2 Years
BENIHANA | 01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate timely food delivery, enhancing customer satisfaction
  • Maintained cleanliness of dining area by promptly clearing tables, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking supplies.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate table assignments for efficient seating arrangements
  • Trained new servers on restaurant policies and best practices, improving overall service quality
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring professionalism and efficiency in fast-paced environment
  • Collaborated with team members to create a positive work environment focused on delivering excellent customer service

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

2 Years
CASTLE SENIOR BENEFITS | 01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Organized and managed multiple calendars, prioritized emails, scheduled meetings, and communicated with 100+ consumer subsets to enhance time management
  • Organized and managed multiple calendars, prioritizing and responding to emails and scheduling meetings, reaching out to 100+ consumer subsets; ensuring time efficiency
  • Answered 50+ phone calls daily, directed clients to insurance agents, and maintained effective communication with clients and staff
  • Answered 50+ phone calls daily, directed clients to insurance agents and utilized effective communications with clients and other employees

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver | 12-2024
  • Major in Psychology
  • Minor in Human Development and Family Studies
  • Relevant coursework: Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Group Prejudice, Case Study Assessment, Intervention Development, Developmental Psychology
  • GPA: 3.9 GPA

Skills

Crisis intervention strategies
Data analysis skills
Time management
Ability to Collaborate with a Team
Verbal communication
Behavioral data collection
Verbal and written communication
Organizational skills
Organizational planning
Ability to Multitask
Behavioral intervention techniques

Certification

  • Registered Behavior Therapist
  • BACB
  • Expires March 2028
  • Oregon Food Handler Certification
  • ORLA
  • Expires May 2029
  • Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED
  • American Red Cross
  • Expires May 2028

Languages

English
Native speaker
Spanish
Good working knowledge

Timeline

MASTER BEHAVIOR THERAPIST

SOAR AUTISM CENTER
01.2025 - 05.2026Read More

SHIFT LEADER

ROSEBUD CAFE
01.2021 - 08.2024Read More

BARISTA TRAINER

STARBUCKS
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More

HOSTESS - BUSSER - SERVER

BENIHANA
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

CASTLE SENIOR BENEFITS
01.2018 - 01.2020Read More

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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SARAH LANER