Hi, I’m
Kia Weekes
Minneapolis,MN
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Robbinsdale, Community EducationRobbinsdale, MN
Youth Enrichment and Engagement Coordinator
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitated and designed daily middle school curriculum centering on child development principles.
- Developed and directed highly successful and growing 8-week STEAM-based outdoor summer programming.
- Consulted with teams on established best practices and process improvements.
- Coordinated multiple community partnerships for youth enrichment courses.
Community Coffee CartSaint Cloud, MN
Communications Coordinator
01.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Coordinated company B2B and B2C marketing.
- Increased online engagement by 20% through consistent, strategic social content.
- Assisted with planning, production and execution of email blasts, digital signage boards, special event flyers and social media campaigns.
Central MN YFCSaint Cloud, MN
Youth Program Intern
05.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Facilitated and led daily adventures for upwards of 100 youth such as climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, swimming, etc.
- Shadowed experienced youth-focused professionals to learn about processes, compliance requirements, and successful strategies.
- Promoted academic, social, and emotional development with targeted lessons, activities, and individualized mentoring.
Center For Outdoor Adventure UMNMinneapolis, MN
Climbing Gym Attendant, and Event Planner
01.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Co-founded and facilitated inclusion-focused climbing group that developed strong relationships between diverse climbers.
- Spearheaded monthly newsletter, achieving up to 66% open rate.
- Planned and executed climbing community events such as competitions, International Women’s Day, Blacklight Climb, etc.
Education
The University Of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology & Strategic Communications
12.2020
University Overview
- Dean's List All Semesters
- Barbara Beerhalter Scholarship Recipient
- 3.9 GPA
Skills
- Social Media Campaign
- Business Objective Analysis
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Written Communication
- Data Communications
- Facility Management
- Project Coordination
- Content Creation
- Vendor Contracts
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Youth Enrichment and Engagement Coordinator
Robbinsdale, Community Education
10.2021 - Current
Youth Program Intern
Central MN YFC
05.2021 - 08.2021
Communications Coordinator
Community Coffee Cart
01.2021 - 10.2021
Climbing Gym Attendant, and Event Planner
Center For Outdoor Adventure UMN
01.2019 - 01.2021
The University Of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology & Strategic Communications