Sherry Calahan
Salem
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a DSP, adept at empowering individuals with IDD to achieve independence. Known for compassionate caregiving and strong organizational skills, I excel in fostering positive relationships and maintaining a safe environment, ensuring clients receive the highest quality of support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
DSP
DSP Connections
Salem
01.2026 - Current
Supporting individuals with IDD to achieve personal independence goals.
DSP
Shangrila
09.2023 - 01.2026
Supported individuals with IDD and behavioral issues in developing skills for greater independence.
Caregiver
Family Resource Home Care
12.2018 - 09.2023
Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
Supported clients with mobility and transportation to appointments.
Assisted with meal preparation and medication administration.
Customer Service Representative
Soak Float Center
09.2017 - 03.2018
Answered phones, greeted clients, and scheduled appointments.
Cleaned and sanitized float facility.
Assoc. Manager
Security Storage
11.2013 - 07.2017
Answered phones and greeted clients.
Showed and rented storage units.
Customer Service Representative
Pentacle Theatre
05.2006 - 10.2011
Managed sales of individual and seasonal theater tickets for live performances, ensuring customer satisfaction and smooth transaction processes
Floor Manager
A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
09.2002 - 05.2006
Supervised daily operations and staff activities at a hands-on children's discovery center.
Switchboard
Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic
08.2001 - 09.2002
Operated multi-line switchboard to route calls efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Western Oregon University
Associate of Science -
Linn-Benton Community College
Skills
- Compassionate and conscientious caregiver
- Extensive Customer service and public relations experience
- Excellent Organizational skills
- Reliable and detail-oriented
- Ability to work without supervision
- Minor studies in psychology with focus on learning and memory & social and mental health
Certification
CPR and first aid
Timeline
DSP
DSP Connections
01.2026 - Current
DSP
Shangrila
09.2023 - 01.2026
Caregiver
Family Resource Home Care
12.2018 - 09.2023
Customer Service Representative
Soak Float Center
09.2017 - 03.2018
Assoc. Manager
Security Storage
11.2013 - 07.2017
Customer Service Representative
Pentacle Theatre
05.2006 - 10.2011
Floor Manager
A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
09.2002 - 05.2006
Switchboard
Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic
08.2001 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Science -
Western Oregon University
Associate of Science -
Linn-Benton Community College