Christen Blasius
KIMBALL,SD
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prevention Support Associate
St. Joseph's Indian School
Chamberlain, SD
09.2008 - 12.2024
- Educates students and staff on evolving substance abuse trends.
- Writes Student Drug and Alcohol Policy.
- Implements and facilitates an evidence-based prevention curriculum for 1st-8th grades.
- Spearheads sobriety events throughout the school year (Red Ribbon Week, Valentine's Sobriety Celebration, and Spring Sobriety Walk).
- Administers student drug tests.
- Manages online psychological rating forms.
- Assists with student transportation.
- Facilitates support groups for children coming from substance-abusing families.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie View
Kimball, SD
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs and administering medication.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties, such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Communications Coordinator
St. Joseph's Indian School
Chamberlain, SD
08.2005 - 08.2008
- Maintains written and graphic materials for organization's school and museum websites. Tasks include writing and editing content, designing graphics, and ensuring consistency organization's logo.
- Assists with development and implementation of a strategic marketing plan.
- Develops the design of mass email for school fundraising and museum campaigns.
Bank Teller/Customer Service Representative
Farmer's Bank and Trust
Great Bend, KS
10.2001 - 11.2004
- Processed customer deposits and withdrawals accurately, balancing cash drawer daily.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records, transactions and customer information.
- Provided quality customer service by answering inquiries, resolving complaints and processing transactions in a timely manner.
Purchasing Agent
Heartland Paper
Sioux Falls, SD
05.1999 - 10.2001
- Compute and create purchase orders to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Communicate between vendors and clients to accommodate special orders.
- Review packing slips against purchase orders and invoices.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of open purchase orders.
- Determine cost efficiency, factoring in quality and reliability for clients.
Education
Addiction Counseling And Prevention
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Criminal Justic
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12-1998
Certification
- Certified Prevention Specialist
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Affiliations
Mother of 4 beautiful children, active in my church, marathon finisher.
Summary
Knowledgeable and dedicated customer service professional with extensive experience in a variety of jobs in the workforce. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie View
01.2024 - 09.2024
Prevention Support Associate
St. Joseph's Indian School
09.2008 - 12.2024
Communications Coordinator
St. Joseph's Indian School
08.2005 - 08.2008
Bank Teller/Customer Service Representative
Farmer's Bank and Trust
10.2001 - 11.2004
Purchasing Agent
Heartland Paper
05.1999 - 10.2001
Addiction Counseling And Prevention
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Criminal Justic
South Dakota State University
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