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Serene Eidem

Serene Eidem

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Hardworking Health Educator & Advocate passionate about improving individual and community health through education and public awareness. Good teacher and relationship builder with excellent communication skills. Ready to offer 10+ years of related experience to a fast-paced position with a growing organization.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Spirit Health Educator

Division Of Indian Work
Minneapolis, MN
10.2020 - Current

Crisis Intervention Referrals Advocacy System Navigation

  • Funding Coordination
  • Community Outreach & Advocacy
  • Created a Family Spirit Healing Circle for community members
  • Taught health education classes for community members of public.
  • Helped the Family Spirit program improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
  • Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
  • Developed and improved continuing education programs and new employee training on specific health issues.
  • Managed applications, demographics and participant information of health education programs.
  • Maintained mailing lists and subscriptions to facilitate program functions.
  • Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department.
  • Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
  • Gave public talks on importance of health education.

Peacemaking Sustainability Coordinator

Little Earth Residents Association
Minneapolis , MN
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Developed sustainability project goals, objectives or strategies in collaboration with other professionals.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
  • Generated monthly grant writing activities reports and submitted documentation to director to promote funding program transparency.
  • Tracked in-process and previously submitted grant applications to obtain status updates.
  • Researched appropriate funding sources such as government programs and private foundations.
  • Prepared and submitted grant applications to solicit grant monies for organization.
  • Completed grant writing course, gaining practical experience to obtain knowledge of grant application policies and procedures.
  • Gained familiarity with organization's operational and financial challenges and opportunities to improve grant writing knowledge base.
  • Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
  • Secured $50,000 in grant money for the Peacemaking project.
  • Developed impactful grant applications to enhance organization's potential for funding awards.
  • Obtained pertinent organizational financial reports and other data to support grant applications and funding proposals.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Family Spirit Health Educator

SouthSide Family Nurturing Center
Minneapolis, MN
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
  • Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department.
  • Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
  • Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
  • Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
  • Maintained mailing lists and subscriptions to facilitate program functions.

Legal Advocate - Little Earth

Domestic Abuse Project
Minneapolis, Minnesota
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Supported individuals with legal, physical or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce legal petitions.
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
  • Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
  • Attended therapeutic educational group meetings.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of clients.
  • Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
  • Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct entities.
  • Onboarded and monitored program participants and guided each through entry-level stages.
  • Reached out to individuals via on call MPD referral during times of crisis.
  • Managed required paperwork to help individuals sign up for services.
  • Created professional and error-free business correspondence to communicate with prospective and currently enrolled participants.
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
  • Coordinated referrals and direct support for dometic violence clients.
  • Educated participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
  • Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.

Community Advocate

White Earth
Ogema, MN
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
  • Coordinated referrals and direct support for clients.
  • Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported individuals with legal, physical or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems.
  • Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct staff members.
  • Onboarded and monitored program participants and guided each through entry-level stages.

Head Teacher & Family Worker

Southside Family Nurturing Center
Minneapolis, MN.
10.2016 - 07.2017
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of students & families.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures.
  • Promoted family comfort during challenging times to enhance healing.
  • Delivered high level of quality service to diverse populations.
  • Conducted weekly/biweekly home visits to assess conditions.
  • Maintained current assessments of families and children.
  • Helped to educate parents and assisted with educational planning and decision making for children.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention services by performing emergency assessments as needed.
  • Made recommendations and referrals to aid clients in locating proper therapeutic services.
  • Maintained records of client care by documenting visits and interviews and preparing reports of evaluations and observations.
  • Engaged families and clients in skill-building activities to enhance family dynamics and client's quality of life.
  • Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
  • Visited over 12 homes per week to inspect independent living situations, home safety, proper hygiene and vocational opportunities.
  • Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
  • Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
  • Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
  • Compiled socioeconomic data for specific program eligibility determinations and large-scale research purposes.

Service Training Manager

Common Roots Catering
Minneapolis, MN
04.2014 - 08.2015
  • Design and construct current staff break room Working with customers to create event plan
  • Implementation of event plan in coordination with a number local venues.
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to upper management.
  • Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
  • Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
  • Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors.
  • Created in-depth training manual for all employees.
  • Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
  • Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
  • Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 50 employees.

Education

BA - English

St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
12.2006

No Degree - Holistic Health & Clinical Social Work

St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Skills

  • Presentation skills
  • Interventions understanding
  • Program support
  • Research abilities
  • Health education classes
  • Prevention strategies
  • Community outreach
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Self-Motivated
  • Written Communication

Certification

  • Certified Family Spirit Health Educator, John Hopkins University Center for American Indian Health
  • Certified Reiki Master
  • Healing Touch Level 4
  • Zumba Instructor
  • Domestic Violence Advocate
  • Sexual Assault Advocate
  • SCOUT Peacemaker
  • Licensed in Life, Accident and Auto Insurance

Timeline

Family Spirit Health Educator

Division Of Indian Work
10.2020 - Current

Peacemaking Sustainability Coordinator

Little Earth Residents Association
07.2020 - 01.2021

Legal Advocate - Little Earth

Domestic Abuse Project
12.2019 - 07.2020

Family Spirit Health Educator

SouthSide Family Nurturing Center
07.2019 - 10.2020

Community Advocate

White Earth
08.2017 - 02.2018

Head Teacher & Family Worker

Southside Family Nurturing Center
10.2016 - 07.2017

Service Training Manager

Common Roots Catering
04.2014 - 08.2015

BA - English

St. Catherine University

No Degree - Holistic Health & Clinical Social Work

St. Catherine University
Serene Eidem