Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
Volunteer Work
Awards
Timeline
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Sue Krupa-Gray

Herriman,UT

Summary

Driven and decisive with years of experience working with youth and adults in diverse situations. Friendly and understanding, able to deliver conflict resolution with strong communication. First-rate interpersonal and decision-making talents.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Companion Caregiver

Papa Pals
06.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Supervisor/Mentor

Children's Service Society
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Modeled appropriate teaching and communication skills for teachers training to attain their CDA. Assisted with classroom tasks, communication with parents, and various teacher/student needs.

Author

I Just Looked Up, Award Winning Title
03.2016 - Current
  • Proofread and reviewed all print and electronic content to verify grammar, tone, and creative quality.
  • Promoted book through speaking events, blogs, and interviews which resulted in sales and awards.

Guest Service Advocate

Target
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Greeted customers during return process to build rapport and increase customer satisfaction.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Jordan School District
02.2010 - 07.2012
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Worked with Resource students and children with behavioral issues.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

BYU
Idaho

Creative Writing, Critical Thinking

Franklin University
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Public speaking
  • Decision making
  • Teaching
  • Compassion
  • Effective communication

Training

Professional Speaker

Trained by Denis Waitley and Zig Ziglar.

Motivational Coach

Denis Waitley's Winning for Life Program.

Behavioral Mentor

Valley Mental Health's Girl's residential home.

Especially for Youth

Performer/speaker


Volunteer Work

Africa is Life Changing, Board Member, with travel to Africa for humanitarian projects.

Anything for a Friend, Board of Directors. Fund raising and event planning for the terminally ill. 

Awards

NIEA (National Indie Excellence Award), best inspirational book.

Readers Favorite Award, I Just Looked Up. 

New England Book Festival, honorable mention, I Just Looked Up.

Timeline

Companion Caregiver

Papa Pals
06.2023 - Current

Supervisor/Mentor

Children's Service Society
11.2021 - 01.2023

Guest Service Advocate

Target
09.2020 - 10.2021

Author

I Just Looked Up, Award Winning Title
03.2016 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Jordan School District
02.2010 - 07.2012

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

BYU

Creative Writing, Critical Thinking

Franklin University
Sue Krupa-Gray