Sharon Ashcroft
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at the State of Arizona, skilled in group facilitation and SMART goal setting. Successfully enhanced parenting confidence and navigated complex challenges for returning citizens. Adept at relationship building and implementing effective behavioral techniques, driving impactful outcomes in diverse environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Triple P Facilitator
State of Arizona
Goodyear, AZ
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Delivered parenting interventions through individual and group sessions focused on child development and family behavior.
- Provided practical strategies for effective management of children's and personal behaviors.
- Enhanced parenting confidence and skills while reducing stress levels among students.
Re-entry Preparation Specialist
State of Arizona
Goodyear, AZ
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Conducted individual meetings with returning citizens to promote SMART goal achievement.
- Coordinated discussions on effective practices and challenges, offering recommendations for RPS roles.
- Facilitated communication between case managers and returning citizens to ensure alignment.
Transportation Specialist
State of Arizona
Goodyear, AZ
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Planned efficient routes using real-time information and traffic updates.
- Ensured timely and safe arrival of all essential workers at locations.
- Maintained equipment and vehicles according to established schedules.
Owner
MedExcel, L.L.C.
Gilbert, AZ
09.1995 - 08.2020
- Assigned patients to diagnosis-related groups using appropriate computer software.
- Analyzed patient charts and records to extract relevant coding information.
- Developed policies and procedures related to medical coding processes.
Education
Peer Support Specialist
Just 1 Life Services
Mesa, AZ05-2025
Addiction Counseling Level 1 Certification
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ02-2025
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Brigham Young University
Provo, UtahSkills
- Group facilitation
- Behavioral techniques
- Advocacy
- SMART goal setting
- Meeting management
- Brainstorming
- Relationship building
- Relapse Prevention Planning
Affiliations
- Classically trained Pianist. Church Organist. Avid reader. Enjoys walking.
Accomplishments
- "Exceptional Citizen" of Lancaster, PA. Scholarship to BYU for Piano Performance. Chairperson AZ State Hospital Human Rights Committee. Formed Alcoholics Anonymous and CODA groups at ASPC Perryville/Piestewa. Date of sobriety 12/4/2008.
Timeline
Triple P Facilitator
State of Arizona
03.2023 - 04.2025
Re-entry Preparation Specialist
State of Arizona
11.2021 - 03.2023
Transportation Specialist
State of Arizona
08.2020 - 11.2021
Owner
MedExcel, L.L.C.
09.1995 - 08.2020
Peer Support Specialist
Just 1 Life Services
Addiction Counseling Level 1 Certification
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Brigham Young University