Kate Kresek
Programming & Outreach Specialist at Indian Prairie Public Library- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Indian Prairie Public Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programming & Outreach Specialist
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May 2022 - Present
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White Oak Library District
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Outreach Clerk/Substitute
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Jun 2017 - Present
Coordinate flow of services for Romeoville branch of the District that serves three communities. ● Assists in check-in and put away of materials, place and fill holds, and route materials to the delivery system ● Supports patron services by providing reference and readers’ advisory ● Register and maintain patron account records ● Participate in development and layout of outreach material collection ● Guide volunteers and clerks in district procedures ● Promote library branch and overall district through marketing and outreach programs ● Maintains department statistics used in developing or expanding services Show less
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Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Behavioral Health Associate
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Nov 2020 - May 2022
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MorningStar Ministries
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator
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Feb 2019 - Nov 2020
Managing all aspects of volunteer service for homeless shelter and food pantry. • Manage volunteer activities and maintain volunteer records • Promote volunteer opportunities and coordinate community outreach programs • Manage warehouse operations utilized for special events and collections • Work with Department Heads to coordinate special events • Assist Outreach Associate to increase awareness of services and volunteer opportunities Managing all aspects of volunteer service for homeless shelter and food pantry. • Manage volunteer activities and maintain volunteer records • Promote volunteer opportunities and coordinate community outreach programs • Manage warehouse operations utilized for special events and collections • Work with Department Heads to coordinate special events • Assist Outreach Associate to increase awareness of services and volunteer opportunities
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Lockport Township Park Distr
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Asst. Supervisor/OASIS Instructor/Camp Coordinator
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2019
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Preschool Aide
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2010 - 2013
Assisted teacher with management of students to meet their educational needs and goals.Contributed to planning and implementing of daily schedule for activities and lessons. Served as Interim Preschool Teacher during teacher's absence; instructed students and supervised preschool aides on interaction with students and safety compliance. Implemented fundraising activities for 4 annual Family Fun Fair special events, by securing sponsors and soliciting donations from local businesses, as well as, designing fliers and signs. Coordinated planning, implementation and onsite set-up for 5 annual school events and 5 annual field trips Supervised approximately 20-30 elementary and middle school students in the after-school program. Trained four preschool aides Show less
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Site Supervisor
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2007 - 2013
Set-up equipment for daily athletic programs. Inspected and maintained equipment inventory and oversaw facility services.Managed nightly athletic programming for adults and served as primary contact for instructors, assisting with inquiries and equipment needs. Supervised elementary co-ed basketball team practice and middle school girls volleyball team practice.
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Assistant Camp Instructor
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2007 - 2012
Aided the head camp instructor in overseeing and instructing preschool and elementary age campers. Supervised campers on field trips and at off-site facilities and locations.
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Interim Recreation Supervisor
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2008 - 2008
Supervised referees, coaches, parents, players, scorekeepers and site supervisors for recreational programs. Hired staff for the girls’ basketball league, ages 6-14. Recruited 10 volunteer coaches and conducted orientation training program. Scheduled teams and staff for the girls’ basketball league. Ordered the jerseys and trophies for the girls’ basketball league.
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Assistant Coach, Soccer Camp
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2007 - 2007
Supported the head coach in instructing 25 players, ages three-to-five years old in the rules and techniques of the sport. Organized and directed individual and small group drills and exercises
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Intern
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2007 - 2007
Assisted in planning and implementing several special events; duties included securing sponsor donations from private donor and local businesses, creating games for the fair, and designing fliers and signs. Job shadowed district employees to learn all aspects of running a park district.Participated in planning for St. Pat’s Dinner Dance, attended by 400 local seniors. Assisted with the after school and preschool programs.
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Exploration Station...a children's museum
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Bourbonnais, IL
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Admissions Clerk
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2007 - 2010
Responsible for a variety of functions including customer service, record-keeping, and computer registration. Provided assistance to all staff and performed responsibilities as a team member; worked effectively on cross-over tasks and group projects. Supervised and coached high school and adult volunteers. Trained three staff members on executing procedures for the front desk work, such as registration, processing payments and new memberships, answering phone inquiries and operating computer software Show less
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Intern
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2006 - 2006
Planned, implemented, and led the inaugural special event at the pool, along with three camp-wide activities. Shadowed the pool manager to learn all aspects of managing a community pool. Collaborated with the pool manager to prepare the pool for the opening of the season Planned, implemented, and led the inaugural special event at the pool, along with three camp-wide activities. Shadowed the pool manager to learn all aspects of managing a community pool. Collaborated with the pool manager to prepare the pool for the opening of the season
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Education
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Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Recreation Administration -
Joliet Junior College
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Lockport Township High School
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Homer Jr. High