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Kara Crawford Fink

Casper,WY

Summary

Professional volleyball coach with strong track record in guiding teams to success. Skilled in strategic game planning, player development, and fostering team collaboration. Known for adaptability, reliability, and focus on achieving consistent results. Expertise in training programs, performance analysis, and motivational leadership.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Coach Volleyball and Basketball

Dean Morgan Middle School
Casper, WY
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed training programs to enhance athlete performance and teamwork skills.
  • Led strategic planning for seasonal sports initiatives and overall program direction.
  • Mentored assistant coaches in effective practice management and athlete engagement strategies.
  • Fostered relationships with parents, students, and faculty to support athletic development.

Teacher in Social Science

Dean Morgan Middle School
Casper, WY
09.2019 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding of social science concepts.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and collaboration among students.

Admissions Counselor

Job Corps
Casper, WY
03.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented specific recruitment projects and completed routine reports pertaining to recruitment.
  • Conducted interviews and processed applications with prospectives students.
  • Guided applicants through  entire application process from interview to arrival on campus.

Head Coach, Volleyball and Basketball

Dean Morgan Middle School
Casper, WY
09.2020 - 02.2026
  • Fostered a positive team culture through effective communication and mentorship strategies.
  • Led coaching staff in strategic planning sessions to refine team objectives and performance metrics.
  • Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.

Attorney

Crawford Law
07.2012 - 12.2018
  • Represented many divorce clients, during that representation I have been responsible for drafting deeds, and other documents exchanging property through the divorce Process.
  • Represented clients in all aspects of family law. 
  • Represented criminal clients for all types of criminal charges including major felonies like First Degree Sexual Assault or Abuse to minor Traffic offenses. 

Municipal Court Judge

City Of Casper
Casper, WY
07.2015 - 01.2017

Presided over a variety of misdemeanor court hearings, ranging from arraignments through trial and sentencing.  Managed the court room with difficult defendants, by provided a respectful, productive environment.

Attorney

City of Douglas
Douglas, Wyoming
08.2012 - 06.2013
  • Responsible for Criminal Traffic offense Prosecution for the City of Douglas
  • Provided legal research, legal opinions and memorandums, supervised meetings, and other legal responsibilities for the planning and zoning committee for the City of Douglas.

Assistant District Attorney

Natrona County District Attorney's
Casper, WY
09.2012 - 06.2012
  • Responsible for all levels of prosecution from charging through post conviction hearings. 

Education

Secondary Education Social Science

Chadron State College
Chadron, NE

J.D. - Law

Washburn University School of Law
Topeka, KS
2005

Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
2002

Skills

  • Current Wyoming Coaching Endorsement in Volleyball, Basketball and Track
  • Dedicated learner of innovative coaching techniques
  • Experienced Athletic Coach, in both Volleyball and Basketballfor 20 years During these 20 years my coaching experience has been at the High School Junior Varsity, Junior High/Middle School, AAU Middle School Boys Basketball, AAU girls volleyball middle school through High School, where my team earned a trip to the National Tournaments twice

Certification

Coaching Certificate in Volleyball Basketball and Track

Licensed Wyoming Teacher in Political Science grades 6-12

Licensed Wyoming Teacher in History Grades 6-12

Licensed Attorney in Wyoming and South Dakota

Interests

Awards and Honor , Tingly Award for History Writing Spring 2002 University of Sioux Falls Washburn University Admissions Board Fall 2004-2005 Student Representative Chadron State College Women's Basketball Varsity Fall 1997-1999 Varsity Team Member University of Sioux Falls Women's Basketball Fall 1999-2002 Varsity Team Member Team Captain 2001-2002

Timeline

Head Coach Volleyball and Basketball

Dean Morgan Middle School
09.2020 - Current

Head Coach, Volleyball and Basketball

Dean Morgan Middle School
09.2020 - 02.2026

Teacher in Social Science

Dean Morgan Middle School
09.2019 - Current

Admissions Counselor

Job Corps
03.2019 - Current

Municipal Court Judge

City Of Casper
07.2015 - 01.2017

Assistant District Attorney

Natrona County District Attorney's
09.2012 - 06.2012

Attorney

City of Douglas
08.2012 - 06.2013

Attorney

Crawford Law
07.2012 - 12.2018

Secondary Education Social Science

Chadron State College

Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science

University of Sioux Falls

J.D. - Law

Washburn University School of Law
Kara Crawford Fink