Sarah Palmer
Rochester,MN
Summary
Driven young public service professional seeking client-facing career opportunities for advancement within Olmsted County. Skilled, effective, and compassionate community leader with demonstrated public service results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Violence Prevention & Volunteer Coordinator
Dodge & Olmsted Victim Services
11.2022 - Current
- Partner with schools and community organizations in Dodge & Olmsted Counties to provide violence prevention education programming
- Manage student disclosures and refer for services as needed
- Oversee Victim Services 24-hour crisis line to ensure community needs are met at all times
Music Coordinator
Christ Lutheran Church
Byron, MN
08.2017 - Current
- Coordinate church musicians for weekly practice and worship service
- Actively recruit and retain talented musicians
- Lead the praise band on piano
Volunteer Programs Manager
Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus
Rochester, MN
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed and coordinated a diverse group of hundreds of hospital volunteers dedicated to serving Mayo Clinic patients
- Reactivated numerous volunteer service areas post-pandemic, ensuring the health and safety of volunteers, staff, and patients
High School English Teacher
Lake City Public Schools
Lake City, MN
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Taught 9th and 11th grade English with an emphasis on multicultural literature and interpersonal communication skills
- Served a population of English language learner students, and modified the curriculum to meet their language needs
Middle School English Teacher
Chatfield Public Schools
Chatfield, MN
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Taught 7th and 8th grade English language arts with an emphasis on multicultural literature and creative expression
Middle and High School English Teacher
Grand Meadow Public Schools
Grand Meadow, MN
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Taught 7th and 8th grade English language arts with an emphasis on multicultural literature and creative expression
- Taught 10th grade English language arts with an emphasis on multicultural literature, practical writing, and public speaking skills
- Coached middle and high school Knowledge Bowl teams
Call Center Operator
MAS Communications
Mankato, MN
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Answered and fielded high volume of incoming calls for a variety of businesses
- Took and delivered careful messages for clients
- Monitored alarm signals to dispatch police, fire, and ambulance
- Dispatched team of tow truck drivers
- Managed staff scheduling
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Arts & Literature/English Education
Minnesota State University
Mankato12-2016
Skills
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Crisis response
References
Available upon request.
Other Leadership Roles
- Member, Music and Worship Committee, Christ Lutheran Church
- Member, Byron Public Library Committee
- Student Officer, Education Minnesota
Top Clifton Strengths
- Connectedness
- Futuristic
- Empathy
- Adaptability
- Belief
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Violence Prevention & Volunteer Coordinator
Dodge & Olmsted Victim Services
11.2022 - Current
Volunteer Programs Manager
Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus
06.2021 - 11.2022
High School English Teacher
Lake City Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2021
Middle School English Teacher
Chatfield Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2019
Music Coordinator
Christ Lutheran Church
08.2017 - Current
Middle and High School English Teacher
Grand Meadow Public Schools
08.2017 - 07.2018
Call Center Operator
MAS Communications
10.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Communication Arts & Literature/English Education
Minnesota State University
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