kathryn hemken

direct support professional

About

Recent graduate with leadership training and experience with non-profits. Proven skills in problem solving, organization and research with a background in office administration and project management.

Country

united states

City

west des moines

Industry

philanthropy

Skill

public speaking, microsoft office, powerpoint, microsoft excel, microsoft word, social media, organizational effectiveness, event planning, project management, leadership, research, outreach, adobe creative suite, customer service, teamwork, time management, social networking, management, fundraising, nonprofits, marketing, adobe photoshop

Experience

direct support professional

easter seals iowa

2017-1 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

* EmployAbility Program: * Taught job skills and modeled professional conduct in order to support clients as they learn how to navigate within the workplace * Partnered with Des Moines Area nonprofits to develop job sites for the clients * Created and maintained positive relationships with clients, families, and their support teams to provide exceptional serve to them while they participate in the program * Developed new teaching material and activities to better serve and prepare the clients for their future jobs

non-profit protege

boys and girls club of story county

2014-8 - 2014-12 · 5 mos

Non-profit leadership program through Iowa State University. Gained firsthand experience of running a non-profit by shadowing and attending meetings with current CEO. Help designed new marketing materials for fundraising events.

summer intern

united state senate

2015-6 - 2015-8 · 3 mos

* Assist committee staff with administrative tasks, committee meetings, constituents and managing the office * Participated in the legislative process * Timed and set up committee hearings and meetings * Drafted correspondence emails to constituents. Sorted and prioritized mail, e-mail, and faxes

research intern

fao

2015-1 - 2015-6 · 6 mos

Worked with the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy for five weeks on a research project focused on Green Food Value Chains. Presented finding and an in-depth research paper.

iowa community health summer member

americorps

2016-6 - 2016-8 · 3 mos

* Worked at Easter Seals of Iowa * Assisted and lead community garden skills program * Helped implement new grant-funded programming * Participated in agency trainings and served on health and wellness committee

Education

iowa state university

public service

2012-1 - 2016-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, Alpha Zeta Honor Society, Oxfam America-ISU, CyServe Council, United Humanitarian Council, ISU Student Volunteer Services