KERRY OTTO
Summary
Experienced Community Engagement Coordinator with professional solid background in team leadership, partnership development and problem-solving skills. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Coach
Evergreen High School
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted the Teachers in providing direct support to the pacific Islander students.
- Collaborated with other staff to devise and implement appropriate and effective Programs to engage the students.
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, e-mail and phone calls to and from the students and their families.
- Collaborated with staffs to create actionable plans for education growth, leading to successful students in their classes.
- Assisted Students in overcoming barriers and challenges.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Sakura39ers Youth Association
07.2022 - Current
- Established and deepened partnerships with different community groups and businesses to enhance engagement defectiveness and strengthen existing relationships.
- Addressed program and policy issues, developed best practices and improved service.
- Attended multiple community meetings each week to answer questions, address complaints and explain procedures of what Sakura39ers can assist with.
- Develop strategies to engage with and influence general public in support of accomplishing organizational objectives and boosting engagement.
- Enhanced community involvement by organizing and executing various outreach programs and initiatives.
Chuukese Interpreter
Vancouver School District
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Organized teacher and parent conference.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Enabled timely delivery of services to non-English speaking families by translating written documents accurately and efficiently.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Built and maintained relationships with students, teachers, and families to boost possibility of future collaborations.
- Bridged cultural gaps within communities through participation in local outreach programs aimed at fostering understanding among diverse populations.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Promoted cultural understanding and diversity within schools by offering workshops on cross-cultural communication strategies.
Machine Operator
Hood Packaging Corporation
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Harvest Baptist BIble College
Guam05.2014
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Harvest Baptist Bible Institute
Guam05.2009
Skills
- Project organization
- Community engagement expertise
- Public speaking
- MS Office
- Schedule and calendar management
- Supervision
- Team building
- Strategy development
Timeline
Transition Coach
Evergreen High School
02.2024 - Current
Chuukese Interpreter
Vancouver School District
06.2023 - 01.2024
Community Engagement Coordinator
Sakura39ers Youth Association
07.2022 - Current
Machine Operator
Hood Packaging Corporation
07.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Harvest Baptist BIble College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Harvest Baptist Bible Institute
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