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Kat Labenski

AZ

Summary

Community and people driven worker with experience in the social work field working with those involved in the criminal justice system. Background in fundraising, event coordination, and community outreach with non profit organizations such as Quality Connections. Years of experience working in customer service with high risk and reward as it relates to the job. The ability to tackle new challenges related to starting a thriving full time pottery business. Accrued a degree from an accredited social work program which included clinical writing, education and experience in research, specialized social work courses, and cultural competency education with an understanding of the social work code of ethics. Experience in advocacy for inclusivity, social emotional learning in schools, dismantling systemic/institutional racism, and equal opportunity voting rights.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Owner

The Desert Canary LLC
01.2024 - Current
  • Founder of the Desert Canary pottery business where I make, produce, market, and sell pottery.
  • Manage administrative work, business licenses, finances, community collaboration, project and orders, and bookkeeping.

River Guide

Canyoneers
06.2023 - Current
  • Guide large groups of individuals through the Grand Canyon maintaining social flow, safety, and fun on and off the river.
  • Engage in public speaking, orientations, and game play for up to twelve consecutive days and nights.
  • Demonstrate quick thinking and professionalism as it relates to safety talks, crucial judgment calls, demonstrations, and river rescues.

Social Work 220 Teachers Assistant

Northern Arizona University
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Led group discussions based on assigned class readings, graded students work according to a rubric and social work standards, and conducted outreach and communication with students to ensure their goals were being met and that students felt supported and connected.
  • Engaged in student success planning with both the professor and student and acted as a bridge to aid with problem solving dependent on individual students needs and wants.

Intern

Coconino County Legal Defenders Office
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted mitigation interviews with clients involved in the criminal justice system.
  • Aided in case management.
  • Wrote sentencing court reports.
  • Provided and obtained resources for clients while upholding the National Association of Social Work code of ethics as well as the lawyers code and rules of professional conduct.

Barista

Layla's Bakery
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Cater to customers’ needs and interact with a diverse client base
  • Sell and make coffee and create a welcoming environment
  • Specialized and competent knowledge relating to coffee and pastries

Wilderness Aware Rafting
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Safety, customer service, public speaking, quick thinking, and professionalism Leading overnight and day trips up to twelve days in the backcountry
  • Cleaned and fixed gear, gave safety talks and demos, facilitated river rescues, and rafted people through whitewater

Nanny

Child Care
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Bring kids to daily activities
  • Facilitate homework
  • Met with parents to plan for upcoming activities
  • Engaged children in age-appropriate exercises, encouraging intellectual and motor skills development
  • Monitor the health and wellness of kids

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

Northern Arizona University
05-2024

Skills

  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Empathy
  • Advocacy
  • Active listening
  • Case Management

Certification

  • Professional River Rescue Certified
  • CRP and First Aid Certified
  • Wilderness First Responder

Trainings

  • Pathways to Reduce Crime and Save Lives 2024
  • Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation and the Peace-Making Program 2024
  • Bringing in the Bystander 2024
  • Severe Mental Illness Determinations 2023
  • Mental Health and the Law: Civil Commitment and Rule 11, 2023

Timeline

Business Owner

The Desert Canary LLC
01.2024 - Current

Social Work 220 Teachers Assistant

Northern Arizona University
01.2024 - 05.2024

Intern

Coconino County Legal Defenders Office
08.2023 - 05.2024

River Guide

Canyoneers
06.2023 - Current

Wilderness Aware Rafting
05.2022 - 09.2022

Barista

Layla's Bakery
11.2021 - 05.2023

Nanny

Child Care
12.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Social Work -

Northern Arizona University

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