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Sarah Messer

General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Ceramics And Pottery
  • Painting and Studio Art
  • Writing
  • Acting And Theater
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Social Justice
  • American Sign Language (ASL)

Reading

  • Academic
  • Biography
  • Art
  • Cultural
  • Cookbooks
  • Crafts
  • Environment
  • Fantasy
  • Gardening
  • History
  • Humanities
  • How-To
  • Politics
  • Science Fiction
  • Mystery
  • Social Issues

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

I am planning to go back to school to pursue a career as a therapist. My primary goal is to work with under-served communities, specifically the LGBTQIA+ community, drug users, and sex workers. I have first-hand experience in all of these communities, which puts me in a great position to carry out this work. I believe that sharing our stories is a powerful way to break down stigma and shame. To this end, I hope to create a program that enables individuals in these communities to do just that. I intend to use my arts background to help people find the medium that allows their voices to be heard. I have already completed most of the credits needed for a bachelor's degree in Social Work and plan to finish this degree before pursuing a Master's degree to become a certified therapist.

Education

Oakland Community College

Associate's degree program

2015 – 2017

Majors:
  • American Sign Language

Wayne County Community College District

Associate's degree program

2014 – 2015

Majors:
  • Social Sciences, General

Northland College

Bachelor's degree program

2007 – 2011

Majors:
  • Sociology
Minors:
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other

School of Environmental Studies

High School

2005 – 2007

Eagan High School

High School

2003 – 2007

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Social Work, American Sign Language

Career

  • Shift Lead/Art Show Manager

    Restaurants · Black Cat Coffeehouse

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Owner/Artist

    Design · Problematic Designs

    Jan 2019 – Present

  • Bartender/Server

    Hospitality · Willis Show Bar

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

  • Bartender

    Restaurants · Detroit City Distillery

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2018

  • Prep Cook

    Restaurants · Craft Work

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2018

  • Server

    Hospitality · Standby

    Jan 2016 – Jan 2017

  • Line Cook Lead

    Restaurants · Roses Fine Foods

    Jan 2015 – Jan 2016

  • Economic Justice Organizer

    Civic & Social Organization · Michigan United

    Jan 2014 – Jan 2015

  • Shift Lead

    Restaurants · Great Lakes Coffee

    Jan 2013 – Jan 2014

  • Front of House Manager

    Restaurants · Rodin

    Jan 2012 – Jan 2013

  • Community Ambassador

    Restaurants · Panera Cares

    Jan 2012 – Jan 2013

  • Gardener

    Environmental Services · Latitudes Landscaping

    Jan 2011 – Jan 2012

  • Dancer

    Entertainment · Silver Dollar Saloon

    Jan 2008 – Jan 2011

  • Barista/Cook

    Restaurants · Black Cat Coffeehouse

    Jan 2009 – Jan 2011

  • Shift Lead

    Restaurants · Tillie's Bean Coffee Shop

    Jan 2008 – Jan 2009

  • Shift Lead

    Retail · Holiday Stationstores

    Jan 2005 – Jan 2007

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
Become a Therapist
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Sarah Messer Student Profile | Bold.org