Sawyer Grashel
Oxford,OH
Summary
Right below-knee amputee of 21 years. Participated in model united nations for 8 years in junior high and high school. Performance in these events resulted in invitations to two United Nations conferences in New york and recognition as a delegate known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in public speaking, policy analysis, and diplomatic negotiation. Excel in critical thinking, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring success in fast-paced environments by leveraging these soft skills effectively. Devotes extra time to reading, writing, and studying philosophy, law, sociology, psychology, disability and metaethics. Spent portions of every summer studying programming and game design at Ohio State University from the age of 12 to 18. Spent portions of every summer studying writing at Cedarville University from the ages of 14 to 18. Camp counselor at the YEP (Youth Engagement Program) Amputee Camp in Texas in the summer of 2024. Attended amputee camps as a camper from the ages of 10 to 18. Currently working alongside the Amputee Coalition to design and contribute to the 2025 YEP amputee camp. Certified CDCA (Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant). Passionate. Devoted to cultivating an environment that promotes equity, inclusion, and realization of potential among the disabled community. Firm believer that every task within a job is an opportunity to interweave love and creativity into both speech and action.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Job Coach
Goodwill Industries Of Southern Ohio
Portsmouth, OH
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with employers to secure meaningful employment opportunities for clients.
- Assisted participants in understanding how their disability affects their ability to work.
- Identified barriers that prevent individuals from securing employment or advancing their careers.
- Participated in training sessions related to job coaching best practices.
- Provided emotional support throughout the entire process of finding suitable employment.
- Traveled to work locations to provide hands-on training, direct supervision and support to participants.
- Implemented strategies to foster client's abilities, increasing independence across settings.
- Assisted participants in achieving highest level of independent functioning while receiving services.
- Delivered training using multiple methods to reach diverse learning styles.
CDCA
Hisle Park
Portsmouth, OH
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided individual counseling and group therapy to clients with substance abuse issues.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with the client, family members, and other professionals.
- Conducted assessments to determine the level of addiction, identify mental health disorders, and develop a plan for recovery.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and coping skills.
- Educated clients about the risks associated with drug and alcohol use.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies to reduce or eliminate substance use behaviors.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Monitored progress through regular review of client records and administered standardized tests to measure outcomes of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate care for clients who have co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Provided referrals for additional resources such as medical care or housing assistance.
- Participated in research projects related to drug and alcohol abuse prevention.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, confidentiality policies.
- Created educational materials regarding substance abuse awareness.
Social Media Manager
Community Action Portsmouth Ohio
Portsmouth, OH
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented successful social media campaigns to support company objectives.
- Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Managed the daily operations of all assigned social media accounts.
- Analyzed data to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure brand consistency across all channels.
- Provided training and guidance to team members on best practices for utilizing social media tools.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies related to social media marketing.
- Designed promotional materials using graphic design software applications.
- Generated reports summarizing key performance indicators associated with each campaign.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Currently Enrolled)
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-2025
Skills
- Diplomatic communication
- Research abilities
- Policy analysis
- Documentation Management
- Community Outreach
- Personal Counseling
- Program Planning
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Professionalism
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Adaptability
- Documentation proficiency
- Emotional awareness
- Public Speaking
- Active Listening
Certification
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) – Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
Timeline
Job Coach
Goodwill Industries Of Southern Ohio
06.2024 - 08.2024
CDCA
Hisle Park
03.2023 - 08.2024
Social Media Manager
Community Action Portsmouth Ohio
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) – Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Currently Enrolled)
Miami University
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