Jennalee Van Dyke
Anchorage
Summary
In May of 2021, I obtained my associate's degree in human services, along with my Occupation Endorsement Certificate. Since then, I've spent some time working as a Quality Improvement Specialist for a children's treatment center here in Anchorage, and I've also been a Student Success Coach for some time. After taking a break from school, I am returning part-time for my bachelor's in criminal justice, in hopes of helping smaller communities fight injustice. Right now, I'm looking for something consistent, well-structured, and an easygoing environment to work in. I am a highly motivated employee who desires to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Program Technician
Yukon River Inter-tribal Watershed Council
Anchorage
05.2025 - Current
- Participated in meetings with internal teams or external partners related to the development of new initiatives or solutions.
- Responded to inquiries from participants regarding services offered by the program.
- Conducted research on various topics related to the program.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure that all tasks were completed efficiently.
- Provided administrative support during special events associated with the program.
- Organized and maintained digital files and databases of information related to programs.
- Provided technical support to program staff and participants.
- Created presentations summarizing key findings from research projects.
- Researched best practices for running successful programs in order to provide guidance when needed.
Employment Coordinator
Alaska Primary Care Association
Anchorage
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Source participants for all APCA programs through various recruitment sources.
- Career fairs, job expos, referrals, health fairs, community events, etc.
- Manage participant information and requirements with the use of multiple systems and databases
- Develop community/business partnerships to establish a network of business partners who will support APCA PATH Academies and apprenticeship program goals.
- Recruit, maintain, and foster partnerships with potential program partners, such as referral sites, health care facilities, and Direct Support Professional (DSP) agencies.
- Provide instruction on job readiness for students, and provide regular feedback to instructors during educational events on areas needing additional support.
- Assist participants with resume and interview preparation, job applications, and overall job readiness.
- Regular follow-up and record keeping of participants' scheduled job applications and interviews.
- General project planning and execution.
- Collaborate with APCA staff to monitor class and participation goals, and record candidate referrals.
- Engage participants in referral to supportive services.
Student Success Coach
Covenant House Alaska
Anchorage
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Advised students on personal matters that may be impacting their academic performance or mental health.
- Provided guidance regarding course selection based on a student's strengths and interests.
- Assisted students in developing plans for academic success, including goal setting, time management, and organization.
- Encouraged collaboration between peers through peer mentoring initiatives.
- Organized events aimed at engaging underrepresented populations within the university community.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss their progress towards achieving academic goals.
- Facilitated small group discussions around topics such as self-advocacy, communication skills.
- Developed relationships with faculty members to better understand student needs and help them succeed academically.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, identifying barriers to employment.
Camp Manager
Native Village of Fort Yukon
Fort Yukon
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Organized daily activities including sports, arts and crafts, hikes, swimming, team-building exercises, and special events.
- Monitored all areas of the camp during operating hours to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members, or between campers, in a timely manner.
- Manages staff schedules and logistics, demonstrating strong organizational and scheduling skills.
Quality Improvement Specialist
Alaska Child and Family
Anchorage
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Gathered information from multiple sources, including internal records, interviews, and surveys, to evaluate current operations against established standards.
- Documented changes made during the course of QI programs and tracked their impact over time.
- Reviewed customer feedback forms and used them as input when developing new strategies for improving services offered.
- Participated in external audits related to QI processes, providing evidence as needed.
- Created detailed reports outlining key findings from quality assurance activities and proposed solutions for identified issues.
- Analyzed data related to patient outcomes, customer satisfaction surveys, and other metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
University of Alaska
AK05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Alaska
AKSkills
- Participant recruitment
- Database management
- Effective communication
- Collaboration skills
- Microsoft proficient
- team building
- creating spreadsheets and surveys
- community involvement
- multitasking
Affiliations
- playing the piano
- reading mystery/thriller books
- cooking and baking
- exercising
- sewing
Certification
- Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Children's Behavioral Health
Timeline
Environmental Program Technician
Yukon River Inter-tribal Watershed Council
05.2025 - Current
Employment Coordinator
Alaska Primary Care Association
08.2024 - 03.2025
Student Success Coach
Covenant House Alaska
09.2023 - 07.2024
Camp Manager
Native Village of Fort Yukon
07.2023 - 07.2023
Quality Improvement Specialist
Alaska Child and Family
05.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Human Services
University of Alaska
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Alaska
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