Katie Dirkswager
Career Connected Learning Systems Navigator at Mt. Hood Community College- Claim this Profile
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Mt. Hood Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Career Connected Learning Systems Navigator
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Intuitive Coach and Reiki Master Practitioner
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May 2018 - Present
Founder and CEO of Guided Path Coaching; transformational life coaching for those times when you need someone to walk your path beside you. Create marketing content and social media presence. Utilize new technology to have virtual and remote sessions with clients all over the world. Design individual coaching packages based on clients needs, goals and motivations, work with them one on one and via group settings. Lead monthly workshops and create retreats for women's empowerment, connection and community through local organizations. Led workshops on re-discovering passion and purpose. Focus on women’s empowerment, finding strength and overcoming obstacles. Work with clients on finding a career path, working through stress and finding balance. Lead virtual and remote sessions. Show less
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International Air and Hospitality Academy, NW-Renewable Energy Institute, NW-Railroad Institute
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Vancouver, Washington, United States
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Business Development Manager
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Mar 2021 - Jun 2023
Manage and create curriculum for Career Services for each program Work towards our accreditation goals for gainful employment Conduct practice interviews with students to ensure their confidence Meet one on one with students to evaluate career goals and expectations creating a plan to lead them to success Design Career Services courses in our LMS platform to increase motivation, professionalism and work related skills Manage LMS platform Canvas for assignments, grading and student communication Create motivational and intentional goal worksheets to assist students in staying goal oriented and create actions leading to their career success Lead workshops in person and virtual/remote driving towards successful placement in field of study Maintain and update employer CRM to manage contacts Work with employers to establish relationships including onsite visits and remote/virtual and in-person interviewing Manage the Career Portal for eligible students and graduates Show less
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Blackboard
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Enrollment Supervisor
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Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
Manage a team of 40 coaches with my co-supervisors. I Ensure that the team has the training and goal-mindset to reach the enrollment goals, while monitoring productivity and coaching for conversational flow and urgency. Develop communication strategy and marketing material to ensure that we are striving to reach our metrics and conversions. Set plans in place on how to reach our goals and modify the communication/plan as needed. Evaluation of current situation to move forward in the right direction. Update on strategy and plan weekly through multi-mode communication. Monitory CMS systems to track productivity, documentation and progress. Outline and train the team to look through student pipeline reporting to know where three proprieties are. Reporting on weekly, daily progress. Directing the team on prioritizing and understanding buy-in. Monitor daily scheduling and modify as needed to have consistent staffing and training. Update coaching records and enter time in as needed (review for payroll). Accountability with coaching log, attendance and disciplinary actions. Motivate, lead and inspire team to work as a whole. Understanding the strategy behind the communication and how to best motivate their students to move forward. Work with other departments such as training, to ensure the content and material is up to date, may outline additional training with the team on a monthly basis. Incorporate enrollment department meetings along with Operational meetings to share best practices, outline concerns and events. Show less
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HCR ManorCare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Director
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Nov 2016 - Apr 2017
Work with the department directors to meet the staffing needs and recruit, interview, and orient employees for skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Ensure that the patients have the best , Helpful, Caring and Responsive care. Create retention plans for employees to ensure that they have a great experience at the facility and want to stay employed, address concerns and comments in a timely manner. Ensure that the safety standards are met and conduct monthly safety meetings to ensure that concerns are addressed and employees are aware and updated on safety standards. Monthly updates on wellness, safety and meetings with staff and employees. Show less
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Brown Mackie College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Success Coordinator
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2016
Manage student academic counseling from new student enrollment through student graduation. Special recognition for surpassing performance expectations and semi -annual goals FY 2013. Guide new student applicant through all phases of the admissions, financial aid and academic processes. Organized, planned and implemented New Student Orientation (NSO). Strategic student contact through in-person, phone and email communication. Develop and lead weekly training sessions for Admissions Department. Part of a regional leadership development call to share best practices. Show less
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Argosy University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Admissions Representative
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Jul 2009 - Jul 2012
Demonstrated initiative, creativity and success with lead team meetings and trainings on rapport building, communication and student motivation. Successful admissions advisor. Strong relationship development and management skills. Working with Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral level students. Exceptional data management in New Student Review performance . Developed and lead corporate adopted leadership, team building, and motivational training workshops. Special recognition for being the top performer in the state; 2012. Show less
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Victoria's Secret
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Leader
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Jun 2004 - Jul 2009
Manage daily store operations with teams from five to 15+ associates. Calculated daily/ weekly goals; set action plans around conversions and connected with the District Manager around strategies for success in reaching goals. Increased conversion rates across the board from 2.3 units per transaction to 3 units per transaction. From a 19 percent conversion rate to a 25 percent conversion rate. Payroll management and scheduling. Developed staff training; specialty area, bra specialist, category specialist and management training. Designed and implemented store layout plans. Show less
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Education
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Argosy University- Sarasota
Master of Science (M.S.), Organizational Leadership -
Spencer Institute
Certified Holistic Life Coach -
Bemidji State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Writing, General -
University of Limerick
Study Abroad Program -
Transform Coaching Academy
Transformational Life Coaching Certification, Life Coaching -
North Carolina Reiki Training Center
Reiki Practitioner levels 1 and 2