Sarah Lindvay, CTRS (They/Them)

*** * ******* ******. *** 3 ● Phoenix, AZ ● 602-***-**** ● admxlr@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Class of 2016 Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy GPA: 3.8/4.0 Minor: Adapted Physical Activity and Special Education WORK EXPERIENCE

Daring Adventures, Recreational Therapist/Program Coordinator October 2016 – Present

Designed and implemented inclusive outdoor recreation, school-based programs, and social emotional programs

Created agency-specific assessments for organization

Maintained entire volunteer program and recruitment

Developed internship and practicum program

Supervised multiple interns and practicum students from various universities

Assisted with grant writing and wrote business plan for HCBC services

Developed infrastructure of organization and the quality assurance program

Operated all social media and marketing for organization

Organized 2 major fundraising events for organization

Established collaborations and partnerships with local community resources and universities NHS Allegheny Valley School, House Manager Aide December 2015 - May 2016

Assisted adults with severe and profound physical and intellectual disabilities with activities of daily living

Ensured safety protocols and procedures of creating a safe environment for the individuals

Assisted with self-care and protect the dignity of the individuals VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Ability360 Sports and Fitness Center, Phoenix, AZ Summer 2016

Completed a 560-hour recreational therapy internship at Ability360 Sports and Fitness Center

Observes, co-leads and led individual and group recreational therapy for people of all abilities

Led in-services on mindfulness and post-concussion syndrome to recreation staff

Organized and directed the Southwest Regional Wheelchair Lacrosse Tournament VIP Sports, Slippery Rock, PA Summer 2014 - Spring 2016

Counselor at a week-long sports camp for blind and visually impaired athletes that included recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, tennis, beep baseball, goal ball, soccer, rock climbing, and tennis Achievement Center, Erie, PA Summer 2015

Planned and implemented adapted sport programs for youth with physical disabilities that included wheelchair basketball, adaptive cycling, aquatic therapy, water skiing, sailing, and fishing

Gained knowledge and skills for adapting activities for a variety of physical disabilities Storm Harbor Equestrian Center, Slippery Rock, PA Fall 2013 – Fall 2014

Volunteered 60-70 hours at Storm Harbor Equestrian Center

Assisted and supported riders with emotional, physical and cognitive disabilities CERTIFICATIONS

NCTRC - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification September 2016 - Present First Aid, CPR and AED Certified May 2015 - Present PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Mayor's Commission on Disability's Award - Nonprofit of the Year for 2018 and 2019 Greater Phoenix's Chamber of Commerce's most IMPACTful Nonprofit of the year for 2018. Co-Founder of the Disability Resource Connection of Arizona - https://drcaz.org/ Lead Program Developer for the Therapeutic Inclusive Recreation Program - https://addpc.az.gov/sites/default/files/media/ADDPC%20Final%20Full%20Report%20Year%20One%206_30_20.pdf Inspired Media Segment - https://inspiredmedia360tv.com/phoenix-man-climbs-mountain-despite-als-diagnosis/ Wednesday’s Child Segment - https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child/meet-ashley-she- spends-a-lot-of-time-laughing-wednesdays-child/75-575******

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