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Brian Sands

Hollister,MO

Summary

I am applying to be a Family Foster Care Specialist for Missouri Baptist Children's Home upon completion of my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parent Aide

MBCH
Springfield, MO
01.2026 - Current

Working with families and building parental skills

Helping supervise visits and helping transport children to and from and ensuring there safety

Student Manager Over Catering

The Keeter Center
Point Lookout, MO
02.2023 - 12.2026
  • Held responsible for running various events and banquets with a team while also being the head of Audio and Visual

Sonic Crew Member

Sonic
Hollister, MO
09.2023 - 07.2025
  • Contributed with the team in all areas of the store and was trusted to close both the front and back of house. I have also trained when needed, given my part-time status.

Server

Sonic
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Served at an elevated level for diverse types of events

Sonic crew member

Sonic
Willard, MO
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Contributed with the team in all areas of the store and was trusted to close both the front and back of house. I was also the main trainer for the building.

Education

BA - Psychology

College of the Ozarks

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • I possess the ability to see a problem and fulfill that need while in management, such as reorganization, team morale, and day-to-day issues
  • Ability to coordinate events
  • I have held the responsibility of meeting with clients to set times and discuss expectations of the banquet room setup
  • Decision making
  • While working at multiple jobs, I was tasked to make choices in high-stress situations using resources around, such as the strengths of my team, to accomplish a goal
  • Teamwork
  • In all of my jobs, I sought to collaborate with my team efficiently, allowing for each voice to be heard and allowing for new ideas to suit the demands of each business best
  • Audio and Visual
  • While working in the Keeter Center, I developed these skills and led events, conferences, and various presentations
  • I have used ProPresenter, soundboards, and various Microsoft software

Certification

  • Dean's List - Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2026
  • Certifications-
  • Psychological first aid
  • PTSD 101- How to make effective psychotherapy for PTSD more effective- Veterans Health Administration
  • PTSD Patient engagement- Veterans Health Administration
  • Dissociative subtype of PTSD training- Veterans Health Administration
  • PTSD 101: PTSD and aging-Veterans Health Administration
  • PTSD Military culture training- Veterans Health Administration

Timeline

Parent Aide

MBCH
01.2026 - Current

Sonic Crew Member

Sonic
09.2023 - 07.2025

Student Manager Over Catering

The Keeter Center
02.2023 - 12.2026

Server

Sonic
08.2022 - 02.2023

Sonic crew member

Sonic
08.2019 - 12.2021

BA - Psychology

College of the Ozarks
Brian Sands