Keri Kono
Team Lead at Hawkeye Community College- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Bring Your "A" Game Trainer
IowaWORKS Southern IowaSep, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
National Career Readiness Certificate - Gold
Cedar Valley IowaWORKS
Experience
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Hawkeye Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Team Lead
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Jul 2017 - Present
Manage team that administers funding through the GAP Tuition Assistance and Pathways for Academic Career and Employment (PACE) Programs. Facilitate the Cedar Valley Advanced Manufacturing Partnership.Present to local boards on program details.Oversee accounting processes and budgeting.Submit quarterly and yearly reports.Ensure that all eligibility requirements are met for participants seeking assistance through the program.Communicate with businesses on their hiring needs and present this information to participants to help them obtain a job.Attend job fairs to get program information out to potential customers.Facilitate Navigating Your Journey workshop to all GAP and PACE participants as an eligibility requirement.Develop needed training programs to prepare individuals to enter a variety of career pathways.
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Career Pathway Navigator
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
Oversee Advanced Manufacturing classes through the GAP short-term training program including; CNC Machining, Welding and Industrial Maintenance.Manage all PACE participants that are working towards an Associates Degree in Healthcare, IT, Advanced Manufacturing, Transportation or Logistics. Facilitate GAP/PACE Orientations to start the enrollment process for all participants.Case manage individuals throughout enrollment and training including tasks such as; initial interviews, eligibility requirements, communication with instructors and progress reviews throughout training/education.Communicate with businesses on their hiring needs and present this information to participants to help them obtain a job.Member of the local Advanced Manufacturing Sector Board.Attend job fairs to get program information out to potential customers.Facilitate Navigating Your Journey workshop to all GAP and PACE participants as an eligibility requirement.Member of the IowaWORKS Quality Improvement committee involved with developing activities and trainings to create a positive work environment.
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Workforce Development Specialist
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Facilitated various hard skills and soft skills classes including; Career Plan, Industry Trends, Customer Service, Workplace Expectations and Resume Building.Described various resources available to customers based on their expressed needs and goals.Communicated with job seekers to identify interest areas and previous experiences to determine available jobs for them to apply for in the area.Met with clients 1-1 in Employment Service appointments to develop resumes, cover letters and interview skills.Facilitated orientations for Promise Jobs and Reemployment Services participants.Certified trainer for "Bring Your A Game" workshop.
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Site Manager
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Jan 2012 - Aug 2015
Interviewed, trained and supported volunteers in the program. Presented program information to businesses and civic clubs to create more awareness. Maintained relationships with individuals involved in the program. Facilitated trainings for volunteers in the program. Carried a case load of volunteers, requiring a high level of communication and interpersonal skills. Interviewed, trained and supported volunteers in the program. Presented program information to businesses and civic clubs to create more awareness. Maintained relationships with individuals involved in the program. Facilitated trainings for volunteers in the program. Carried a case load of volunteers, requiring a high level of communication and interpersonal skills.
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Lutheran Services in Iowa
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Youth Associate
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
Documented daily logs, group notes and incident reports. Communicated with other members of the treatment team to develop the best treatment plan for each child. Supervised clients in a residential treatment facility. Documented daily logs, group notes and incident reports. Communicated with other members of the treatment team to develop the best treatment plan for each child. Supervised clients in a residential treatment facility.
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Education
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2019 - 2020
Drake University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration -
2008 - 2011
Iowa State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology and Family Services
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