Sarah Grossman
About Sarah Grossman
Sarah Grossman is a Community Manager at Purple Communications, Inc., where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in community engagement and customer service, having previously held roles at Toolworks and the Oakland Unified School District.
Work at Purple Communications
Sarah Grossman has been employed at Purple Communications, Inc. as a Community Manager since 2018. In this role, she manages daily operations, which include scheduling, contract maintenance, training, and financial approvals. She has effectively fielded customer inquiries and resolved conflicts as needed. Under her management, she has increased revenue within the first year by maintaining existing contracts and securing new ones. Additionally, she successfully acquired 36 new clients within a 12-month period.
Previous Experience at Toolworks
Prior to her current position, Sarah Grossman worked at Toolworks from 2002 to 2018. She served as an Instructor and Coordinator of Community Integration for ten years in Oakland/Berkeley, California. In this capacity, she engaged with the community at outreach events and was responsible for onboarding numerous new interpreters. Following this, she worked as a Job Developer for five years in San Francisco/Treasure Island, where she focused on job placement and community integration.
Experience at Oakland Unified School District
Sarah Grossman worked as a Special Education Paraprofessional at the Oakland Unified School District from 2002 to 2004. During her two years in this role, she supported students with special needs, contributing to their educational development and integration within the school environment.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Grossman studied at San Francisco State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities. She also attended Berkeley City College. Her educational background supports her expertise in community engagement and management, particularly in roles that involve direct interaction with diverse populations.