Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community Service
Activities
Timeline
Generic

Sarah Ward

Milbank

Summary

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Skilled writing professional with focus on delivering impactful content. Adept at team collaboration, ensuring reliable and flexible support in dynamic environments. Proficient in crafting compelling narratives, conducting thorough research, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and clarity. Known for strong communication skills and results-driven approach.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Writer, Circulation Manager

Grant County Review
06.2023 - Current
  • News and sports writer at a weekly publication
  • Compiles interviews and local stories
  • Edited and proofread articles to maintain high quality and consistency in style.
  • Updates and maintains circulation of 2,500+

Counselor

Greater Minnesota Family Services
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • In-home family-based skills counselor.
  • Collaborates with Child Protection and County social workers.
  • Direct interaction with clients in individual, family, and group settings.
  • Educated clients on coping techniques and life skills to enhance their resilience and independence.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and resources for clients effectively.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Sociology

Northern State University
Aberdeen, South Dakota
08.2022

Internship - undefined

Greater Minnesota Family Services
07.2022

Skills

  • Editing proficiency
  • Research and interviews
  • Strong research skills
  • Effective writing
  • Excellent grammar
  • Critical thinking
  • Persuasive writing
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)


Youth Mental Health First Aid

Community Service

  • Whetstone Valley Sportsmen’s Club, 2006-06, Present
  • Eastern SD SADD Conference, 2017-03
  • Volunteers of America, 2011-05, 2012-04

Activities

  • President of American Association of University Women (AAUW) Aug. 2018- Apr. 2019
  • Organized our performance of The Vagina Monologues and recruited members at our tabling events on campus where I signed up thirty-six individuals as potential new members. Conducted monthly meetings and delegated responsibilities in relation to our activities.
  • President of AWAREwolves Apr. 2017- Apr. 2018
  • At the time AWAREwolves was our prevention and healthy living organization on campus, to encourage students to make low-risk decisions and give them information to help keep them safe. We educated our students on ways of prevention in relation to substance use and abuse and suicide by hosting events and forums with professionals on campus and within the community.


Timeline

Writer, Circulation Manager

Grant County Review
06.2023 - Current

Counselor

Greater Minnesota Family Services
08.2022 - 05.2023

Internship - undefined

Greater Minnesota Family Services

Bachelor's Degree - Sociology

Northern State University
Sarah Ward