Ina Avendano Howe
Employment Case Manager at Oregon Tradeswomen- Claim this Profile
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Stephen V Schneider
I have known Ina Howe for almost twenty years. She is a dedicated worker and draws creatively from a wide range of proven skills to accomplish any responsibility placed before her. Ina is personable and able to work effectively with a diverse range of people. Her core values include a deep sense of integrity along with a strong commitment to equity and social justice. She has a particular passion to contribute to the development of youth and to their ability to thrive in the face of a changing society.
Susan Nielsen
I had the pleasure of working with Ina when she was the CTE Internships Coordinator at Reynolds High School. She always went the extra mile to help students find the inspiration and information they needed. She was conscientious, kind and good-humored, even when facing challenges. I'm thankful for her work at Reynolds.
Stephen V Schneider
I have known Ina Howe for almost twenty years. She is a dedicated worker and draws creatively from a wide range of proven skills to accomplish any responsibility placed before her. Ina is personable and able to work effectively with a diverse range of people. Her core values include a deep sense of integrity along with a strong commitment to equity and social justice. She has a particular passion to contribute to the development of youth and to their ability to thrive in the face of a changing society.
Susan Nielsen
I had the pleasure of working with Ina when she was the CTE Internships Coordinator at Reynolds High School. She always went the extra mile to help students find the inspiration and information they needed. She was conscientious, kind and good-humored, even when facing challenges. I'm thankful for her work at Reynolds.
Stephen V Schneider
I have known Ina Howe for almost twenty years. She is a dedicated worker and draws creatively from a wide range of proven skills to accomplish any responsibility placed before her. Ina is personable and able to work effectively with a diverse range of people. Her core values include a deep sense of integrity along with a strong commitment to equity and social justice. She has a particular passion to contribute to the development of youth and to their ability to thrive in the face of a changing society.
Susan Nielsen
I had the pleasure of working with Ina when she was the CTE Internships Coordinator at Reynolds High School. She always went the extra mile to help students find the inspiration and information they needed. She was conscientious, kind and good-humored, even when facing challenges. I'm thankful for her work at Reynolds.
Stephen V Schneider
I have known Ina Howe for almost twenty years. She is a dedicated worker and draws creatively from a wide range of proven skills to accomplish any responsibility placed before her. Ina is personable and able to work effectively with a diverse range of people. Her core values include a deep sense of integrity along with a strong commitment to equity and social justice. She has a particular passion to contribute to the development of youth and to their ability to thrive in the face of a changing society.
Susan Nielsen
I had the pleasure of working with Ina when she was the CTE Internships Coordinator at Reynolds High School. She always went the extra mile to help students find the inspiration and information they needed. She was conscientious, kind and good-humored, even when facing challenges. I'm thankful for her work at Reynolds.
Credentials
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FERPA: Confidentiality of Records
Vector SolutionsAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Students Experiencing Homelessness Awarness
Vector SolutionsAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Rights for Undocumented Individuals
Vector SolutionsAug, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
American Red CrossJun, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Reiki
David Lee, Master, The Reiki AllianceApr, 2005- Sep, 2024 -
Notary
Oregon Secretary of StateJun, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Oregon Tradeswomen
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employment Case Manager
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Jul 2021 - Present
• Conducts client-centered intake assessments, coordinates the completion of all enrollment criteria, and works with the applicant to develop a comprehensive career plan • Assess participants for barriers to employment and provide appropriate referrals as needed • Assist with SNAP, TANF, and WIC enrollment • Facilitate engagement in the WorkSource Portland Metro Programs • Work in collaboration with partner organizations to enroll participants in the WIOAs system, utilizing I-trac for documentation, case management, and tracking • Provide job search, initial job placement support and retention support for participants • Assist students with interview practice and applications for jobs and registered apprenticeships • Manage the admissions process and facilitate the process of collaborating with a team to access candidates. Train case managers and support staff in navigating our admissions process and in tracking participants in or database, utilizing iTrac and iMatch to update records monthly. Show less
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Reynolds School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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500 - 600 Employee
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CTE Internship Coordinator at Reynolds High School
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Nov 2018 - Jun 2021
• Advised students regarding career options, with a focus in the construction and manufacturing trades • Designed individualized career plans with students to achieve short and long-term goals • Assisted students in searching for jobs, creating resumes, filling out applications and addressing barriers to employment • Presented career and trade specific content to classrooms, and in small groups • Informed students and school community about jobs, internships, educational and career related trainings • Organized field trips and transported students to sites around Portland • Collaborated with partner organizations and staff to provide well rounded support and resources to students • Developed and maintained relationships with partners in construction, the business/non-profit community and local government • Maintained follow-up support to Reynolds High School alums Show less
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Self-Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Court Reporter
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Jun 2018 - Nov 2018
• Provide high-quality digital recording equipment for legal procedures. • Strategically place microphones and video recorders throughout the courtroom or conference room. • Communicate with judges, attorneys and witnesses to ensure the accuracy of the record. • Oversee the recording process and produce notes (Microsoft Office, Word and Excel) and details of the proceeding using digital recording software (For The Record). • Utilize organizational skills, attention to detail and multitasking abilities during proceedings to ensure details from the proceeding are noted. • Provide litigation support when needed. • Process exhibits. Show less
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Special Projects Manager
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Oct 2012 - Apr 2018
• Efficiently planned and executed the planting, daily management and harvesting of seamoss. • Developed quality control methods which ensured a superior product. • Increased annual harvests by fifty percent. • Efficiently planned and executed the planting, daily management and harvesting of seamoss. • Developed quality control methods which ensured a superior product. • Increased annual harvests by fifty percent.
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St. Nicholas Primary School
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Grade 4 Teacher
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
• Instructed twenty-four students through 8 subjects, with ninety percent achieving top student commendations. • Planned lessons which engaged students and developed their curiosity. • Evaluated student work providing efficient feedback. • Aided 3 developmentally challenged students to be successfully engaged in class. • Instructed twenty-four students through 8 subjects, with ninety percent achieving top student commendations. • Planned lessons which engaged students and developed their curiosity. • Evaluated student work providing efficient feedback. • Aided 3 developmentally challenged students to be successfully engaged in class.
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Island Academy International School
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Virgin Islands, U.S.
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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College Admissions Counselor
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Apr 2015 - Jul 2016
• Successfully assisted ninety percent of graduates to achieve admission to their top college choices. • Revitalized the process for managing the college application process. • Designed materials which guided students through each stage of the application process. • Effectively project managed a new website and stayed within the budget. • Successfully assisted ninety percent of graduates to achieve admission to their top college choices. • Revitalized the process for managing the college application process. • Designed materials which guided students through each stage of the application process. • Effectively project managed a new website and stayed within the budget.
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Environmental Awareness Group
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Assistant-Remote
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Mar 2014 - Nov 2015
• Managed and improved the data collection process for field researcher. • Offered training sessions for over 100 resort staff members annually. • Seamlessly organized an assessment of the islands bird population. • Improved communication with key stakeholders which saved the lives of nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings. • Managed and improved the data collection process for field researcher. • Offered training sessions for over 100 resort staff members annually. • Seamlessly organized an assessment of the islands bird population. • Improved communication with key stakeholders which saved the lives of nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings.
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Youth Development Volunteer
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Aug 2010 - Oct 2012
• Designed a primary school library adding nearly 1,000 new resources. • Effectively worked with a team and designed opportunities for student leadership. • Implemented literacy activities and improved the number readers by forty percent. • Effectively engaged grade 6 students in drama to develop their passion for reading. • Designed a primary school library adding nearly 1,000 new resources. • Effectively worked with a team and designed opportunities for student leadership. • Implemented literacy activities and improved the number readers by forty percent. • Effectively engaged grade 6 students in drama to develop their passion for reading.
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Education
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1991 - 1995
University of Portland
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science -
2003 - 2008
Marylhurst University
Masters, Masters of Divinity
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