KAYAVIN S. UNGER
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Accomplished and energetic hard worker with a solid history of achievement in the work field. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include personal care assistant and security guard and warehouse worker. Customer and Personal Service Active Listening Service Orientation Public Safety and Security Critical Thinking Complex Problem Solving Administration and Management Food Production 04/2019 to Current Personal Care Assistant Direct Home Health Care – Minneapolis , Minnesota Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance. Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor. Dedicated Violence Prevention Educator skillful in meeting and discussing violence prevention strategies with teachers and school leaders. Highly communicative professional works independently and as part of energetic team. Recognized for providing caring, helpful support and resources to domestic violence victims to help break cycle of violence. Effective individual with exceptional skills in victim assistance and support. An energetic Violence Prevention Educator with an understanding of the importance of information confidentiality and a strong desire to help others. Progressive Health Education Specialist with experience helping families and individuals lead healthy lives. Monitored and evaluated programs that teach healthy lifestyle choices. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Violence Prevention Specialist
Cure Violence Global
Minneapolis, MN
06.2020 - Current
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
- Assisted local and state governments and community agencies with developing health education programs.
- Managed applications, demographics and participant information of health education programs.
- Developed programs for teaching students and public.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Supervised staff to coordinate needs assessments.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
- Spoke to groups averaging 20 people to promote precautionary techniques and ways to alleviate violence within community and schools
Violence Prevention Specialist
City Of Minneapolis Government / Minneapolus
Minneapolis, MN
06.2020 - Current
- Facilitated programs in classrooms at minneapolis elemantry schools and high school levels to discuss ways to stop violence.
- Networked with various stakeholders to build relationships with law enforcement, school leaders and community members.
- Crafted print and digital education materials for people of all ages as part of outreach efforts.
- Spoke to groups averaging 20 people to promote precautionary techniques and ways to alleviate violence within community and schools.
- Participated in community meetings to talk with members of public about violence and prevention methods.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
Outreach Volunteer
Strength Group Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
05.2020 - Current
- Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
- Initiated and coordinated visits by influential persons and community groups for marketing exposure.
- Increased education and awareness of mental health through biweekly programs and delivering evidenced-informed strategies.
- Created and implemented print and digital public awareness campaign to increase awareness of mental health.
- Generated interest in health & wellness, identified new markets and educated prospective clients on benefits.
- Scheduled biweekly outreach exhibitions and educated employees on mental health.
- Executed strategies to generate qualified leads through outreach sales calls to professional referral sources.
- Established and implemented sustainable and diverse funding strategies to support financial and operational objectives of organization.
- Identified, developed and administered grants in accordance with funder requirements.
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
- Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
- Helped social workers build, coordinate and lead programs supporting individuals with mental health and housing concerns.
- Spoke with city officals and outreach groups to expand community engagement and program outreach.
Personal Care Assistant
Focus Care PCA Agency
Brooklyn Center, MN
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
- Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle
- Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
security guard
Andy Frain Services
Aurora, IL
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
- Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
- Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
event staff
icce decor
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise
- Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements
- Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security
- Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs
- Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
warehouse worker
Target Distribution Warehouse
Woodbury, MN
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards
- Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas
- Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued.
warehouse worker
ResourceMFG
Fridley, MN
05.2012 - 12.2014
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards
- Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors
- Store items in the order and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas
- Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
Education
High School Diploma - Travel & Tourism
Washburn High School
Skills
- Program support
- Prevention strategies
- Community outreach
- Interventions understanding
- Planning and Coordination
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Workshop planning and delivery
- Violence understanding
- Effective listening and verbal skills
- Health education and resources
- Information confidentiality methods
- Data Entry
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Training and Development
- Household Cleaning
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid Certification
- Supportive Personality
Certification
- Licensed voilence interupter - 06/18/2020
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- PS- Prevention Specialist
- CSAC - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
- CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Certified violence interrupition & reduction training, Cure Violence Global - June, 11th 2020
Timeline
Violence Prevention Specialist
Cure Violence Global
06.2020 - Current
Violence Prevention Specialist
City Of Minneapolis Government / Minneapolus
06.2020 - Current
Outreach Volunteer
Strength Group Minneapolis
05.2020 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Focus Care PCA Agency
07.2018 - 04.2019
security guard
Andy Frain Services
09.2016 - 06.2017
event staff
icce decor
11.2015 - 09.2016
warehouse worker
Target Distribution Warehouse
02.2015 - 09.2015
warehouse worker
ResourceMFG
05.2012 - 12.2014
High School Diploma - Travel & Tourism
Washburn High School