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Srishti Sarkar

Srishti Sarkar

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Current Masters in Counseling student at Arizona State University, finishing her practicum semester, and currently looking for internship positions. Srishti is a Diligent program support professional well-versed in evaluating behavioral and physical needs of clients, documenting daily activities and special incidents while effectively managing client needs, and assisting with treatment coordination and supporting program operations. She has a passion for people is eager to absorb as much information she can during her internship.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Publicist

Freelancer
07.2022 - Current
  • PR Pro with a knack for storytelling, a passion for people, and a proven talent
  • Interviewed clients and telling their stories effectively and sensitively for various restaurant and nonprofit organizations. Clients include: Feringhee Modern Indian, Pretty Decent Concepts, one n ten, Cornerstone Healing Center, Another Round Another Rally, Merchantile of Scottsdale & Phoenix
  • Enhanced brand reputation with successful crisis management tactics and timely response to negative press.
  • Secured high-profile interviews for clients through targeted media pitching and relationship building.
  • Increased media coverage by developing and implementing strategic publicity campaigns.
  • Organized press conferences, product launches, and media events to maximize exposure for clients.
  • Developed compelling press materials, including press releases, biographies, fact sheets, and talking points.
  • Conducted media training sessions for clients to effectively present their message during interviews and public appearances.
  • Monitored industry trends and news cycles to identify opportunities for client placements in relevant publications.
  • Established strong relationships with key journalists, editors, producers, and influencers within the industry.
  • Coordinated special events logistics, such as guest lists, invitations, venue selection, and promotional materials distribution.

Behavioral Health Technician

Valleywise Behavioral Health
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions and strategies.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
  • Enhanced patient engagement in their treatment plan through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
  • Coordinated with external community resources as necessary, ensuring seamless transitions for patients requiring additional support services upon discharge from the facility.
  • Utilized creative problem-solving abilities to address complex patient needs and overcome barriers to treatment success, all while maintaining a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
  • Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
  • Established rapport with diverse populations by utilizing strong cultural competence skills during interactions with both patients and their families alike.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic health record systems for efficient data entry and retrieval purposes related to clinical documentation requirements within the field of behavioral health.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
  • Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.

PR Manager

Awe Collective
06.2018 - 07.2022
  • Awe Collective
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic public relations campaigns.
  • Secured media coverage for clients through targeted press releases and media pitches.
  • Managed crisis communications, mitigating potential damage to company reputation.
  • Developed relationships with key industry influencers to expand reach and credibility.
  • Launched successful product launches by coordinating integrated marketing efforts.
  • Created compelling content for various platforms, increasing engagement and visibility.
  • Led cross-functional teams in the execution of high-impact PR initiatives.
  • Streamlined internal communication processes, improving efficiency and information flow among employees.

Education

M.C. - Counseling Psychology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
12.2025

M.S. - Psychology

Arizona State University
01.2022

B.A. - Communications & Sports Management

University of Arizona
01.2018

Skills

  • Media Pitching
  • Copywriting Public Relations
  • Editing Writing
  • Strategic Marketing Planning
  • Account Project Management
  • Event Execution
  • Client Relations
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Team Building
  • Community Engagement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Crisis Communications
  • Internal Communications

Languages

Bengali
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Freelance Publicist

Freelancer
07.2022 - Current

Behavioral Health Technician

Valleywise Behavioral Health
05.2021 - 05.2022

PR Manager

Awe Collective
06.2018 - 07.2022

M.C. - Counseling Psychology

Arizona State University

M.S. - Psychology

Arizona State University

B.A. - Communications & Sports Management

University of Arizona

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