Tara Gravenstreter
Herriman,UT
Summary
Driven, empathetic sociology undergraduate passionate about becoming a therapist and looking for admittance into the Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) Program at Utah State University. I want to dedicate my life to helping others on the path of their own self-discovery and am seeking a supportive educational structure to develop the qualifications necessary to accomplish this in a clinical setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
BioMerieux
01.2019 - 05.2025
- Participated in designing experiments and studies to address specific microbial contamination concerns in critical manufacturing areas.
- Performed risk assessments on equipment, work spaces, and workflows for potential product contamination.
- Prepared and delivered presentations of experiment data and results.
- Developed and maintained databases for storage and organization of research data.
Intake Specialist
Mother Goose Adoptions
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Answered a 24-hour hotline for women seeking information about placing their child for adoption
- Delicately navigated highly emotional calls with women and teenage girls who needed to understand the different options in front of her when dealing with an unplanned pregnancy
- Maintained confidentiality and prioritized mother's desires in all interactions.
Adoptive Family Coordinator
Mother Goose Adoptions
05.2008 - 01.2009
- Assessed adoptive family needs and provided appropriate support and resources.
- Maintained confidential and sensitive client information including medical records, financial records, and the extremely personal circumstances of birth mother's and adoptive family's lives.
- Guided adoptive families through the legal proceedings in their adoption case with a focus on making sure case files were complete, accurate, and received within required timelines.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Sociology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City08.2024
Associate Degree in Applied Science - undefined
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City01.2021
Skills
- Confidentiality
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professional Attitude
- Strong Empathy
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Active Listening
- Management of Stress
- Reporting and Documentation
Languages
English
Relevant Coursework
- May 2023 — Aug 2023 Social Statistics, University of Utah
- May 2023 — Aug 2023 Research Methods, University of Utah
Timeline
Research Associate
BioMerieux
01.2019 - 05.2025
Intake Specialist
Mother Goose Adoptions
01.2009 - 12.2011
Adoptive Family Coordinator
Mother Goose Adoptions
05.2008 - 01.2009
Associate Degree in Applied Science - undefined
Salt Lake Community College
Bachelors of Science - Sociology
University of Utah