1. SANDRA BALDAUF
sandybaldauf@gmail.com
Telephone (340) 773 5318
SUMMARY Published writer and editor with BA in English and MA in Education —
concentration in guidance and counseling. Licensed substance abuse counselor
with copywriting and research experience in a wide variety of areas.
EDUCATION University of the Virgin Islands – Master of Arts in Education
 Research project – Choosing a Career in Marine Occupations: A
Cultural Issue – published by the U.S. Department of Education’s
Educational Resource Center (ERIC).
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
 Graduate teaching assistant in English – 27 graduate credit hours
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts with honors in English/Art History
 Received Lake Forest College’s Patterson Award, presented annually to
one individual in recognition of “demonstrated ability and intellectual
creativity.”
EXPERIENCE Currently writing local Coldwell-Banker Real Estate newsletter. Responsible for
generating ideas, fact-checking, and interviews.
Professional Holding Company VI, LLC - Assistant to the CEO
Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands, 2008 -2014
 In charge of start-up issues including local licensing and new office
organization. Coordinated travel reservations and itineraries. Scheduled
conferences with affiliated producers throughout the United States.
Arranged for more than 100 annual LLC teleconferences with clients
nationwide, facilitated those telephonic meetings, and prepared minutes
of the meetings. Maintained principals’ business licenses in 47 states.

2. Sandra Baldauf
Resume – page 2
The March Group, LLC – Senior Editor and Writer
Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands, 2000 - 2008
 Ensured the accuracy and precise format of The March Group’s
cornerstone products – the Strategic Options Analysis and the
Confidential Business Review – publications presenting overviews of a
wide variety of businesses and their parent industries. Compiled business
histories from notes and taped interviews. Edited freelance writers’
submissions, clarifying, adding information, and researching a wide
variety of industries to produce concise and readable documents.
The Village – Virgin Islands Partners in Recovery – Primary Therapist
Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands, 1995 - 2000
 Accepted employment offer from this drug rehabilitation facility after
completing internship required by Master of Arts degree program.
Conducted group and individual counseling sessions in both men’s and
women’s components. Facilitated rational behavioral therapy groups and
Aftercare group of approximately 20 individuals. Composed
psychosocial assessments, discharge summaries, and progress reports for
the Court using federal guidelines. Edited therapists’ assessment reports
for correct use of language. Collected data and compiled monthly reports
summarizing agency’s activities. Tutored patients to improve literacy
skills.
 As an independent contractor, interviewed Spanish-speaking addicts in
regard to patterns of behavior likely to lead to HIV infection. Transcribed
taped Spanish dialogue into English for use in grant proposal.
OTHER
TRAINING AND
SKILLS
 Board of Directors – START non-profit skills training program for
women in need
 Grant Writing for Professionals training program sponsored by the
University of the Virgin Islands
 Security clearance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
 Spanish-speaking
 Art history, interior design, clothing construction, nutrition, and animal
welfare