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Katherine Litwin

Erie,CO

Summary


I am a qualified employment specialist with current customized employment certification. I have a solid background in supporting job seekers and facilitating successful employment outcomes, and a proven track record in developing effective job placement strategies and building strong employer partnerships. I am looking to work with individuals in my community to make a difference in quality of life for all.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Employment Specialist

Arc of East Central Iowa
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted clients with completing job applications and submitting resumes to improve interview chances.
  • Established strong relationships with local employers to match clients with suitable job opportunities.
  • Provided ongoing support and guidance for clients during their job search, leading to increased confidence and motivation.
  • Maintained records of consumer employment activity such as potential and current employers.

Medical Screener/Activities Assistant

Hiawatha Care Center
01.2021 - Current
  • Planning activities.
  • Assisting director with events.
  • Charting reports for state requirements.
  • Administering and reporting covid tests.

Team Sales Lead

Pier 1 Imports
02.2020 - 09.2020
  • Training new staff.
  • Keeping track of sales goals.
  • Supervising inventory deliveries.

Sales Associate

Pier 1 Imports
06.2016 - 02.2020
  • Assisting customers.
  • Tidying work space.
  • Assisting with meeting sales goals.

Senior Customer Service Representative

Transamerica Life Insurance Company
11.2014 - 05.2016
  • Attending improvement meetings and providing feedback.
  • Taking calls on advanced service requests.
  • Assisting in training new employees as a subject matter expert.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts AA

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2023

Diploma - undefined

Marion High School
Marion, IA
01.2008

Skills

  • Job development
  • Employer outreach
  • Community collaboration

Certification

Customized Employment Certification, ACRE trained through Griffin-Hammis Associates in 2025.

Timeline

Employment Specialist

Arc of East Central Iowa
08.2024 - 04.2025

Medical Screener/Activities Assistant

Hiawatha Care Center
01.2021 - Current

Team Sales Lead

Pier 1 Imports
02.2020 - 09.2020

Sales Associate

Pier 1 Imports
06.2016 - 02.2020

Senior Customer Service Representative

Transamerica Life Insurance Company
11.2014 - 05.2016

Diploma - undefined

Marion High School

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts AA

Kirkwood Community College