Kari Bushman
Orem,US
Summary
Passionate community organizer, autism advocate, and media professional known for innovation and creative problem solving. Expert in guiding emerging autistic adults through life's biggest change, the transition to adulthood. Decisive, proactive, resourceful, tenacious, and infinitely adaptable to ever evolving conditions. Skilled writer, editor, and networker. I like kitten memes and Tori Amos.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement Officer
ScenicView Academy for Young Adults With Autism
09.2016 - Current
- Create curriculum, teach courses and provide individualized support in housing, employment, independent living, community life, and self-advocacy to young adults on the autism spectrum.
- Provide individualized support to autistic alumni living independently.
- Coordinate, plan, and execute activities between the organization and the public, ie AutCon, fundraising events, corporate give-back projects, sporting events.
- Community outreach (Hale Center Theater, FanX Convention, Dragonsteel Nexus), Marketing, and Social Media
On Air Personality FM 100.3
Bonneville International
10.2013 - Current
- Deliver consistent, quality content tailored to target demographics.
- Promote station events and initiatives in the community, represent the brand professionally and positively
- Conduct interviews with high-profile guests
- Utilize social media platforms to promote station content and increase audience participation
Social, Academic & Life Skills Coach
Pacia New Perspectives
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided individualized, context-specific coaching in social skills, executive functioning, writing, higher education, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and money management to caseload of young adults on the autism spectrum.
Teaching Assistant
Utah Valley University
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Autism Studies and Communication Departments
- Graded assignments and tests, provided constructive feedback to students.
- Taught courses in instructor's absence
- Provided disability accommodation for instructor with autism and students with disabilities
Social Media Team and ACAA Recovery Specialist
Jetblue Airways
02.2010 - 09.2015
- Member of Pilot Social Media Team
- ACAA and Disability Subject Matter Expert
Education
Master of Arts - Community Leadership
Westminster College
Salt Lake City, UT12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Communication, Minor in Autism Studies
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT12-2015
Skills
- Confident public speaker
- Professional writing skills
- Leadership development
- Community engagement
- Instructional delivery
- Presenting to diverse audiences
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Brainstorming
Timeline
Community Engagement Officer
ScenicView Academy for Young Adults With Autism
09.2016 - Current
Social, Academic & Life Skills Coach
Pacia New Perspectives
01.2015 - 01.2017
Teaching Assistant
Utah Valley University
01.2014 - 01.2016
On Air Personality FM 100.3
Bonneville International
10.2013 - Current
Social Media Team and ACAA Recovery Specialist
Jetblue Airways
02.2010 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Community Leadership
Westminster College
Bachelor of Science - Communication, Minor in Autism Studies
Utah Valley University
Quote
“I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.”
E.B. White
Work Availability
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Awards
Direct Care Worker of the Year (2109). National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC).
Best of State Award, Disability Services (2023, 2024). On behalf of ScenicView Academy.
Work Preference
Work Type
Gig WorkFull TimePart TimeWork Location
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