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Undergraduate Studies ePortfolio

Sara DavenportBA Psychology 2010

Personal Statement

BA Psychology – Spring 2010Grad School Candidate –

MSW Loyola University ChicagoApplied Social Psychology Gerontological Counseling

Professional Background: Relationship Management, Corporate Marketing ServicesCurrent Position: Director,, Holistic Health Practice, ChicagoPersonal Mission: Commitment to Service to Others

Resume

Objective: To gain admission to a graduate program in social work at an urban university for concentration in mental health services and focus on the elder population. A Masters Degree in Social Work is sought that represents a full complement of academic learning and exposure to real-world application of acquired core curriculum through robust field internship opportunities.

Summary20 Years Senior Management, Relationship DevelopmentMid Career Shift to Holistic Health Service, Director of 12-Person FacilityComplete BA Psychology Spring 2010; MSW Candidate 2011

Selected AccomplishmentsCreate safe, trusting environment for client/patient care in alternative health care practice through high level of service.

Leadership skill - Executive team member

 Lifelong Learner - Consistent pursuit of educational goals - excellent academic performance.

 

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Resume PageTwoEmployment

•Holistic Health Practice Chicago, Illinois. 2004 – PresentDirector, Life CoachBusiness management of complementary/alternative health facility

•Lisa M. Dietlin & Associates Chicago, Illinois. 2002 - 2004Executive AssociateMarketing and Professional Coach Not-for-Profit Consultancy

•Anthem Group/Schawk, Inc. Chicago, Illinois 2002-2003Account DirectorBusiness Development and Client Service -International Brands

•The Black Dot Group Crystal Lake Illinois. 1989 – 2001 Vice President, Business Development Senior Management Team; Manage Account Team Develop, Maintain Client RelationshipsSupervise Account, Creative and Production Teams Industry conferences speaker

Education Argosy University, Chicago, Illinois. BA Psychology, May 2010Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Kellogg Management Institute 2000-2001.Leadership Development Training, Black Dot Group – 1998-1999Shared Improvement Process Training, Paul Hertz & Associates, Miami, Florida 1996Northwestern University – Course Concentration: Organization Development and Marketing. 1980-1983.DePaul University – Certificate, Direct MarketingUniversity of Iowa – 1967/68University of Miami, Florida – 1966/67

Affiliations

 Holistic Health Practice – Co-Facilitator, Women’s Support Group 2010Chicago Father of the Year Council 1994-1999Chicago Association of Direct Marketing Days February 2000 Program: Co-SpeakerMarklund Children’s Charities – Pro Bono Key Agency RepresentativeFirst Presbyterian Church – Tutoring Program 1999-2000

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Reflection

Reflection on My Education

As may be evidenced at this point, I am a considerably older student than most who are in this BA of Psychology program at Argosy. This life experience brings a depth of personal and professional exposure that younger students may not have, and it also brings its share of challenges. I have crashed through some boundaries in terms of stretching my brain power and tackled some assignments and courses I had great trepidation in engaging. Then there is the physiology of being an older student – I haven’t had this little sleep in many, many years.I spent a long time in account and senior management in corporate advertising and marketing service environments. Consequently, I have had extensive exposure to interpersonal, oral and written communication. These were, and continue to be my strengths. I have learned, however, through my studies at Argosy to be mindful of document length requirements as well as making sure that objectives of assignments are individually and responsibly met.Interestingly, the most challenging courses were not specifically geared to psychology but were requirements of the degree. These were the algebra and statistics classes. Research projects were also challenging – but very fulfilling. Exposure to general research and projects requiring research methodology were great academic learning experiences. Review of Codes of Ethics for both the American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association were valuable as I prepare for a career in counseling.

 

I enjoyed the classroom experience and while I understand the interests of the University in creating online programs, the lack of face-to-face interaction with the instructor and other classmates is missed. The classroom enriches the diversity experience as well. I learned and relearned psychological theories and about those who authored and influenced them. This is the heart of my passion in this field, and I feel I have developed significantly in my critical thinking about psychological issues. I emerge from Argosy University well-prepared for graduate school.

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Table of Contents

Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and Information Literacy

Research SkillsCommunication Skills: Oral and WrittenEthics and Diversity AwarenessFoundations of PsychologyApplied PsychologyInterpersonal Effectiveness

  

Sara Davenport 

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December 4, 2008

Cognitive Abilities: Cognition and Learning: Typical Reasoning

 Sara Davenport December 4, 2008

Research Skill: Transgender Emergence of Older-Adult Male Cross-Dressers:

Influences and Considerations of Transition Sara DavenportApril 21, 2009

Communication Skills: Interviewing Techniques:

Field Project AssignmentMid-Career Transition – Three Personal

InterviewsDecember 3, 2007

Submitted by: Sara Davenport

Ethics & Diversity Awareness: Issue of Multicultural Competency and

Respecting DiversityOctober 17, 2009

Submitted by: Sara Davenport

Knowledge of Foundations of the Field: An Integrated Approach to

TherapySara DavenportApril 22, 2009

Knowledge of Applied Psychology: Personality Theory

Carl Rogers and MeSara DavenportJune 23, 2009

Interpersonal Effectiveness: Diversity - Research Article

Effects of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male, 1932 to 1972: A Closure

Comes to the Tuskegee StudySara Davenport

January 28, 2009

My Future in Learning

Advocate/enthusiastic Participant in Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Complete BA Psychology Spring 2010Graduate School Candidate - Masters in

Social Work.Lifelong Learning is a Commitment

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