EDUCATION

Texas State University – San Marcos May 2006 Bachelor of Social Work, minor Psychology Cum Laude Honors

CREDENTIALSCertified Lean Six-Sigma Practitioner April 2015Therapeutic Options™ Instructor Expires 11/2015American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Instructor Expires 11/2016

EXPERIENCE

Department of Social and Health Services, Developmental Disabilities Administration 9/2014 – Current STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Organized and taught New Employee Orientation for classes of 20-32 new employees Analyzed and shared training data and trends with campus leadership Created and taught an Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation annual refresher course Created and taught a Restraint and Restrictive Practices annual refresher course Provide quality assurance surveys and trainings to other Residential Habilitation Centers

in Washington

Department of Social and Health Services, Developmental Disabilities Administration 3/2014 – 9/2014 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESOURCE MANAGER

Communicate regularly with Case Resource Manager coordinating residential moves and unusual circumstances for adults with developmental disabilities

Provide all aspects of contract management and monitoring of residential service delivery, including initiating contracts, renewing expiring contracts, monitoring contract compliance

Manage the corrective action/follow up certification reviews Conduct residential rate assessment for each client at least annually Assure compliance with regulations governing residential services

Contract Consultant 7/2013 – 2/2014 SELF EMPLOYED

S A R A H T UN N EL L

Provide consultation to local non-profit agencies serving adults with developmental disabilities

Reviewed and corrected required documentation to ensure successful state and federal survey/audit

Searched with Realtor for new homes to purchase that could be modified to meet the needs of potential clients with developmental disabilities

Austin State Supported Living Center, Department of Aging and Disability Services 3/2013 – 7/2013 DIRECTOR OF COMPETENCY, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT

Organized new employee orientation and annual refresher courses for over 1100 employees monthly to prepare employees to work with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities

Coordinated Emergency Medical (CPR) Drills for all homes and program areas on campus to occur monthly on rotating shifts

Increased training compliance at AuSSLC by assigning discipline specific courses and training opportunities

Austin State Supported Living Center, Department of Aging and Disability Services 11/2009 – 3/2013 DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Oversaw all project management aspects of the Habilitation, Training, Education, and Skill Acquisition Section in the Department of Justice Settlement Agreement

Responsible for day-to-day operations in the realm of teaching, engagement, recreation, and vocation for 340 residents with developmental/intellectual disabilities

Subject matter expert in active treatment, engagement, and age appropriate activities Surveyed ICF/IID policies and procedures for four State Supported Living Centers in Texas

to ensure compliance with federal requirements Incident Command System Planning Section Chief in emergency incident management

events; served as Incident Commander twice Created a tool to measure resident engagement to provide quantifiable and analyzed

data per regulations

Down Home Ranch 6/2009 – 11/2009 DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Supervised 15 professional and paraprofessional staff Improved quality of services by consulting with BCBA Psychologist and ICF/IID Expert

Accountant Supervised client delivery system for 20 individuals with developmental disabilities, primarily Down syndrome

Implemented, evaluated, and adjusted overall client service delivery in the areas of care, support, treatment, and training

Coordinated with Camp Director regarding activity planning

Austin State Supported Living Center, Department of Aging and Disability Services 11/2007 – 8/2008 UNIT DIRECTOR

Managed the client delivery system for 75 teens with dual diagnoses (mental health diagnosis and developmental disability)

Supervised 16 professional staff and in-line supervision of 135 direct care staff Conducted Unusual Incident Investigations and Investigations of Injuries of Unknown

Origin and implemented recommendations Implemented Positive Performance Management with staff that did not ensure

compliance regarding care, treatment and/or training standards

Austin State Supported Living Center, Department of Aging and Disability Services 5/2006 – 11/2007 SOCIAL WORKER

Caseload of 144 to 150 medically fragile clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Acted as an advocate for individuals to protect civil rights, provided support to individuals and families adjusting to medical changes and death

Assisted with coordination of admissions, discharges, and community placements Designed and created two sensory rooms for individuals with profound DD and sensory

impairment disorders

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound 2014 – Current VOLUNTEER BIG SISTER

Matched with a teenager to provide social and mentor experiences Program goals are Improvement in Attitudes and Competencies, Risky Behavior

Avoidance, and Educational Success.

Special Olympics Texas 2006 – 2013 TRACK AND FIELD COACH AND VOLUNTEER

Coach all track and field events Volunteer at bowling events Support athletes through their sports growth

Best Buddies 2003 – 2005 COLLEGE BUDDY COORDINATOR

Paired adults with IDD in the community with students at Texas State University Organized all fundraising and group recreation activities Completed necessary documentation per Best Buddies requirements College Buddy Director of the Year