Raechel Kiesel
Career Navigator at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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Wolof Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Workplace Resilience in the Aftermath of COVID-19
ECHO-ChicagoMar, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Peacemaking Circle Training
Community Justice for Youth InstituteOct, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Worcester Trauma, Resiliency & Racial Equity Training Institute
Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Boston Public Health Commission, and Coalition for a Healthy Greater WorcesterFeb, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Career Navigator
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Jun 2022 - Present
Accompany individuals as they pursue their career goals.Promote career attainment, financial stability, and generational wealth.Host bi-monthly restorative justice circles to build supportive community.Network with local employers to create pathways for South Side community members to access career-level positions and promote racial equity in the greater Chicago workforce.
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Precious Blood Volunteer
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Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
Accompany neighbors in Back of the Yards as they navigate challenges and reach their goals.Assist with grant writing, fundraising, and communication as part of the Mission Advancement team.
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Dismas House of Massachusetts
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dismas Family Farm Fellow
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Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
Created a welcoming home for residents by supporting vocational and program efforts at the farm, including summer and winter CSA packaging and deliveries, annual events and fundraisers, and daily farm activities. Supported residents in their efforts to maintain sobriety and meet their goals. Created a welcoming home for residents by supporting vocational and program efforts at the farm, including summer and winter CSA packaging and deliveries, annual events and fundraisers, and daily farm activities. Supported residents in their efforts to maintain sobriety and meet their goals.
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University of Notre Dame
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Assistant
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
Offered pastoral care for the holistic well-being of 42 women in my section and 259 women in the residence hall. Ministered to the dorm during weekly programming and nightly shifts as a member of the hall staff team. Offered pastoral care for the holistic well-being of 42 women in my section and 259 women in the residence hall. Ministered to the dorm during weekly programming and nightly shifts as a member of the hall staff team.
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
Interviewed emerging adults in Chicago about their faith and how they share it with others. Analyzed qualitative interview data to determine patterns of online and offline religious involvement. Applied moral codes to interview data from the National Study of Youth and Religion to identify demographic differences. Interviewed emerging adults in Chicago about their faith and how they share it with others. Analyzed qualitative interview data to determine patterns of online and offline religious involvement. Applied moral codes to interview data from the National Study of Youth and Religion to identify demographic differences.
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McGrath Institute for Church Life
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programming Assistant
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
Participated in the formation of members of the tri-campus community as they reflected, crafted, and shared stories of how they have seen God working in their lives at monthly evenings of prayer and reflection. Facilitated understanding between Catholics whose practice varies across cultural and traditional spectrums. Participated in the formation of members of the tri-campus community as they reflected, crafted, and shared stories of how they have seen God working in their lives at monthly evenings of prayer and reflection. Facilitated understanding between Catholics whose practice varies across cultural and traditional spectrums.
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BCe2
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France
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Development Intern
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Completed projects in response to the desires and concerns of stakeholders and neighbors. Managed communication and outreach on a team of 3 college interns, 3 City of South Bend stakeholders, and 2 professional mentors. Acted as a liaison and advocate between neighbors and city officials. Built relationships with gatekeepers and influential members of both the neighborhood and city government. Took concrete steps to address systemic injustices and everyday issues in a majority-minority neighborhood.
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Intern
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Advocated for women's rights in Senegal through a network of 16 regional member organizations. Reported on an evaluation of the remaining unmet need for family planning services through personal interviews of urban and rural clinic staff, and the actions and considerations necessary for meeting existing international commitments for family planning goals. Advocated for women's rights in Senegal through a network of 16 regional member organizations. Reported on an evaluation of the remaining unmet need for family planning services through personal interviews of urban and rural clinic staff, and the actions and considerations necessary for meeting existing international commitments for family planning goals.
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LaFortune Student Center Building Manager
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
Served student groups and campus visitors by accommodating their meeting room or event space and other needs. Cared for the building, faculty, staff, and students in my care as a representative of the Student Activities Office after the normal business hours of the daytime staff. Assisted other student employees by being a resource for immediate troubleshooting with event space, furniture setup, and audiovisual equipment. Served student groups and campus visitors by accommodating their meeting room or event space and other needs. Cared for the building, faculty, staff, and students in my care as a representative of the Student Activities Office after the normal business hours of the daytime staff. Assisted other student employees by being a resource for immediate troubleshooting with event space, furniture setup, and audiovisual equipment.
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Notre Dame Vision Mentor-in-Faith
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
Served approximately 1000 high-school-age participants over the course of four conference weeks throughout the summer. Led a small group of 7-8 participants in engagement of key concepts from keynote sessions and parables. Explained Catholic church teaching, modeled various forms of prayer and sacraments, and encouraged the engagement of faith in everyday life and relations, especially in the recognition of grace and pursuit of discipleship through service. Served approximately 1000 high-school-age participants over the course of four conference weeks throughout the summer. Led a small group of 7-8 participants in engagement of key concepts from keynote sessions and parables. Explained Catholic church teaching, modeled various forms of prayer and sacraments, and encouraged the engagement of faith in everyday life and relations, especially in the recognition of grace and pursuit of discipleship through service.
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Carpenter's Place
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Service Learning Program
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Led daily activities including piano lessons, art projects, and Bible study for over 50 daily guests experiencing housing insecurity. Shadowed case managers during one-on-one updates with guests to facilitate progress on their personal and professional goals. Aided in daily activities of the organization, such as serving breakfast and lunch. Led daily activities including piano lessons, art projects, and Bible study for over 50 daily guests experiencing housing insecurity. Shadowed case managers during one-on-one updates with guests to facilitate progress on their personal and professional goals. Aided in daily activities of the organization, such as serving breakfast and lunch.
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Showplace Cinemas
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employee
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Jun 2016 - Oct 2016
Worked concessions, box office, and as a doorman. Customer service, teamwork, and sales skills were critical parts of the job. Worked concessions, box office, and as a doorman. Customer service, teamwork, and sales skills were critical parts of the job.
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Subway
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sandwich Artist
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Prepared, organized, and refilled stock; made sandwiches; worked the register and drive-through; and cleaned equipment. Prepared, organized, and refilled stock; made sandwiches; worked the register and drive-through; and cleaned equipment.
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Education
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2016 - 2020
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology and Theology, Minor in Business Economics -
2019 - 2019
Council on International Educational Exchange
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2012 - 2016
Gibson Southern High School
Valedictorian
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