Sales Representative

SHARON MARTIN

**** *. **** **** **., Hernando, Fl34442 352-***-****

Education: Towson State University, Towson, MD- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 4.0 gpa

Loyola College, Baltimore, MD - Master of Art in Counseling Psychology, 3.8 gpa

Experience:

2006-present The Centers-Inverness, FL

Supported Housing ( SH) Specialist

Recruited potential clients to see for eligibility in the SH program. Evaluated

clients for success in program. Completed all necessary paperwork for intake

assessments. Developed treatment plan to work on goals with clients. Supervised clients

to ensure they were working towards their goals of independent living. Linked clients

to resources in the community to ensure housing, clothing, food, and SSDI needs were

being met. Kept progress notes on all activities to be able to draw from HUD grant.

Evaluated clients for success in SH program. Most clients have diagnosis were Major

Axis I including Affective disorders, Schizophrenia, and PTSD.

2000-2006 Marion County School Board - Ocala, Fl

Substitute teacher

Qualified substitute to teach all grade levels for all subjects. program. Worked with the ESE and at risk

children. Made lesson plans, kept notes, graded papers, kept order in classroom, utilized computers.

2000-2001 People System - Ocala, Fl

Case Manager

Assessed disabled individuals to get services and equipment for Medicaid Waiver program. Case load of

30-38 individuals. Went on home visits and facility visits. Wrote support plans, service authorizations and

case notes. Counseled clients and families.

1998-2000 Self-employed Family Business Sales Representative - Dunnellon, FL

Assisted husband in sales of antiques and collectibles. Also assisted in purchasing

variety of items from auctions for resale. Kept records and set appointments for estate sales. In charge of

hiring new sales representatives. Supervised a staff of 5 personnel.

1994-1996 We Care Health Services and Glass Substance Abuse, Inc. - Laurel and Baltimore, MD

Addiction Counselor

Conducted intake analysis, wrote diagnostic formulations, reviewed medical and psychological reports to

determine status and develop treatment plans, provided individual, family, group and couple counseling,

participated in team conferences, assisted clients and families in utilizing other community resources with

facilitated referrals and follow-up, educated clients and their families in regards to addiction and disease,

consoled clients and their families in dealing with death, sexual issues, and/or AIDS, participated in

Program in-service training and education as well as continual outside education through BETAS

accreditation, certification classes in addictions, and attended seminars.

1992-1994 Howard County Board of Education - Howard, MD

Substitute Teacher / Assistant

Taught Kindergarten through High School in all subjects with particular emphasis on special education.

Taught and counseled at Howard High Extension in Taylor Manor’s program for troubled youth from

dysfunctional families with behavioral problems. Developed and implemented a behavioral modification

program for a child with Parader-Will Syndrome. Helped enforce behavior strategies for youths and

children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autistic Disorder, and Down’s Syndrome.

1988-1989 Patuxent Institution - Jessup, MD (internship)

Conducted supervised group and individual counseling, wrote social histories and evaluations. Prepared

psychological assessments during intake conferences. Presented diagnoses to authorities on inmate’s

capability for success in regards to various treatment modalities. Counseling focused on behavioral

problems, substance abuse, and causes related to incarceration. Collected and evaluated follow-up

information from inmates and their families regarding their status and success.

1987-1988 Juvenile Service Agency - Ellicott City, MD (internship)

Conducted intake conferences and assessments. Supervised juveniles and made referrals to various

agencies. Provided counseling on an individual basis to the juveniles and their families on a weekly basis.

Worked with substance abuse issues and took field trips to shock trauma to teach juveniles the hazards of

using substances. Monitored juveniles progress. Worked in conjunction with various agencies as well as

the court system. Conducted research to the effectiveness of various programs. Made recommendations to

the judge regarding juveniles.

1981-1985 Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant - Corpus Christi, TX

Supervised up to 5 people in the compilation of economic data including area growth

analysis, marketing, market forecasting and comparable analysis: created a

condominium department, which completed over $600,000,000.00 of residential and

commercial properties appraisals; assisted clients in obtaining resources; delivered

oral presentations to bank officers in support of interim construction loans.

1977-1981 Dance Instructor - Houston, TX

Entry level administrative duties and sales, matched couples and individuals with

instructors and dance classes in country western, disco and ballroom, reception and phone

duties, sales of dance books, bookkeeping, advertising, and marketing for a dance studio

( Bobbie Bradi Dance Studio). Then, developed and established a small business for

dance and or aerobic exercise programs. Classes were offered on an individual basis, in

groups, or in conjunction with private clubs. Responsible for all advertising, recruiting and

record keeping functions.

Related Experience:

Volunteer Activities

1997 Chamber of Commerce and Heron Publishing, Dunnellon, FL

Answered phones, mailed out brochures, called on over 400 business for

advertisements in chamber brochure, clerical work, organized social events.

1990-1992 Grassroots- Columbia, MD

Provided play therapy for the children and crisis counseling for the mothers at a

homeless shelter with short-term and long term living facilities. Worked various

fund-raising programs within the community for support of the facility. Took

children on field trips, helped with homework and cooking. Provided job skills

training for mothers in the shelter.

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