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Sarah Sammon

Albuquerque,New Mexico

Summary

Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Respectful and compassionate professional seeking to serve the community by providing guidance for clients in need.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Elderly Caregiver

Self-employeed
07.2021 - Current
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.

Master of Social Work Intern

GiGi's Playhouse Virtual
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced client experiences by providing individualized counseling and support services.
  • Educated clients on community resources available for ongoing support and assistance.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs, strengths, and areas for improvement in the areas of Math and Literacy.
  • Facilitated Social Groups for adolescents focusing on diverse populations, promoting emotional growth and healing.

Associate Lobbyist

J.D. Government Relations
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Advanced clients'' interests by developing strategic plans, setting goals, and identifying targets for lobbying efforts.
  • Monitored legislative developments to identify opportunities for advocacy and potential threats to clients'' interests.
  • Successfully advocated for favorable policy outcomes, utilizing persuasive communication skills in meetings with lawmakers.

Pharmacy Technician

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.

Pharmacy Technician

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of New Mexico
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
  • Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
  • Boosted customer loyalty by providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance on drug interactions and side effects.
  • Expedited insurance claim resolutions by liaising with healthcare providers and insurance companies on patients'' behalf.

Intern

First Choice Community Healthcare
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Cofacilitated Intensive Outpatient Treatment
  • Cofacilitated MAT Groups (Medication Assisted Treatment Groups)
  • Discharge Planning
  • Wrote Current Client Lists for Agency Social Workers

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
11.2012 - 04.2019

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Aurora University
Aurora, IL
05.2024

Bachelor's Degree - Social Work

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM
05.2019

Associate degree - Human Resources

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
12.2015

Hope Christian School Class of 2012
Albuquerque, NM
2012

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills; written and verbal
  • Works well in teams or independently
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Able to learn new skills within timely manner
  • High degree of commitment, motivation and personal integrity
  • Problem Solver
  • Great Customer service skills
  • MS Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point
  • Case Management
  • Client Documentation
  • Social Support
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Behavior Redirection

Timeline

Master of Social Work Intern

GiGi's Playhouse Virtual
08.2023 - 05.2024

Associate Lobbyist

J.D. Government Relations
01.2023 - 03.2023

Pharmacy Technician

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
09.2021 - 08.2022

Private Elderly Caregiver

Self-employeed
07.2021 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of New Mexico
11.2019 - 01.2021

Intern

First Choice Community Healthcare
08.2018 - 05.2019

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
11.2012 - 04.2019

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Aurora University

Bachelor's Degree - Social Work

Western New Mexico University

Associate degree - Human Resources

Central New Mexico Community College

Hope Christian School Class of 2012
Sarah Sammon