Kimberly R. Minthorn-Allen
Adams,OR
Summary
I have been an event coordinator in past which has given me the ability to mulit task, dealing with several vendors at one time. Also being a coordinator I had to be very organized for our yearly events.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Culture Education Coordinator CayUmaWa HeadStart
Confederated Tribes Of Umatilla Indian Reservation
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Facilitated partnerships with external organizations to expand resources available for educational initiatives.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, leading to continuous improvement of educational offerings.
- Advocated for educational policies that support tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation within the education system.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Maintained compliance with local, state, federal policies regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices.
- Monitored expenditures to remain within budgets and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Coordinated training sessions and workshops for staff and community members to enhance learning opportunities.
- Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with community needs and cultural values.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for educational events, ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement.
- Coordinated special events such as guest speakers, field trips, and extracurricular activities to enrich the overall educational experience for students.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
Title VI Native American Education Coordinator
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Education Department
09.2014 - 12.2020
- Assist classroom teacher with Native American student’s progress and performances in the classroom.
- Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with tribal values and cultural heritage.
- Keep accurate records of activities and objectives for each student to meet grant reporting requirements.
- Coordinated training sessions and workshops for students, educators, and community members.
- Support math and reading with students that are below benchmark.
- Facilitated communication between education department and tribal leaders to ensure program alignment.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Organized community outreach events to promote educational resources available to tribal members.
- Maintain a confidential relationship with students, parents’ regards to any social, health issue.
- Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude with students, parents, and educational staff.
- Language Classes for 16R High School’s, weaving, Tule mat, and necklace making classes.
- Organized community outreach initiatives to promote educational resources and opportunities.
- Streamlined communication between educators, families, and community stakeholders for improved collaboration.
Recreation Attendant
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Education Department
06.2011 - 08.2014
- STEM classes, Culture Camp, Language Classes, Field trips to Pendleton Pool, Wildhorse Movie Theater. Culture classes: shawl making, beaded earrings, necklaces, tule mat’s, moccasins, drum making, singing, and drumming. Walking club, running club, biking, arts and crafts, tie dyeing, hand sewing classes.
- Special events like: Star gazing, eclipse day, Forestry day, STEM day and End of the summer Pow Wow, Hoo Hoots Pow Wow and BAAD Tournament.
- Event Coordinator and Planner
- Cultural Instructor
- After School Teacher
- Substitute Teacher for the Title VII at the High School, Middle School, and Grade School levels
- Caterer
- Receptionist.
Preschool Teacher Assistant
L’ill Angels Child Care & Preschool
09.2003 - 08.2006
- Cooking for students’ breakfast, lunch, am snack and pm snack.
- Assist in prep for health inspector and state licensing for program.
- Assisted in implementing daily lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Facilitated individual and group activities, promoting social interaction among students.
- Supported lead teacher in managing classroom activities and maintaining a positive environment.
- Organized classroom materials and resources, ensuring efficient setup for lessons.
- Collaborated with team members to develop age-appropriate curriculum enhancements.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure learning environment for children.
- Engaged with children through play-based learning, fostering creativity and curiosity.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
- Nurtured a love for reading among students by regularly sharing age-appropriate literature selections during storytime sessions.
Title VII Native American Education Coordinator
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Education Department
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Assist classroom teacher with Native American student’s progress and performances in the classroom.
- Keep accurate records of activities and objectives for each student to meet grant reporting requirements.
- Support math and reading with students that are below benchmark.
- Maintain a confidential relationship with students, parents’ regards to any social, health issue.
- Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude with students, parents, and educational staff.
- Language Classes for 16R High School’s, weaving, Tule mat, and necklace making classes.
- Organized community outreach initiatives to promote educational resources and opportunities.
- Streamlined communication between educators, families, and community stakeholders for improved collaboration.
Teller
Wells Fargo
08.1999 - 08.2000
- Process all banking transactions.
- Follow Banking policy and procedures.
- Processed deposits and withdraws. Counted down bank vault.
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained cash drawer accuracy through diligent tracking of daily transactions.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and enhance service delivery.
- Educated customers on various banking products, promoting informed decision-making.
- Conducted routine audits of cash handling procedures to ensure compliance with policies.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction and trust in services.
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
Revenue Auditor
Wildhorse Resort and Casino
11.1998 - 12.1999
- Audit gaming and other non-gaming revenue and prepare necessary reports.
- Perform duties in compliance with company standards, gaming regulations,and generally accepted accounting practices.
- Conducted thorough audits of revenue streams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reconciled daily financial transactions, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with finance team to streamline reporting processes and enhance accuracy.
- Generated detailed financial reports to support management decision-making and operational improvements.
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
- Implemented all auditing information into [Software].
A/P Clerk
Wildhorse Resort and Casino
07.1998 - 12.1998
- Pay the bills and filing all paper work, fax, copy, and process all bill in MAS 90 system.
- Make phone calls to vendors to ensure correct billing, processed travel, and payroll deducts.
- Followed company accounting policy and procedures.
- Processed vendor invoices ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Reconciled monthly financial statements to maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated with internal departments to resolve discrepancies in accounts payable.
- Maintained organized digital filing systems for invoices and payment records.
- Developed reports on outstanding payables to support management decision-making.
After School Teacher
CTUIR Education Department
04.1996 - 06.1998
- I did teacher responsibility to develop and implement appropriate program of activities.
- Knowledge of the developmentally appropriate practices for age group k-12th grade
- I had the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with parents, community, employees, and co-workers and supervisor.
- I also had to keep confidentiality with families.
- Made lesson plans and implemented them.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and creativity.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with parents and educators to support student academic and social development.
- Facilitated after-school activities that promoted teamwork and skill-building among students.
- Streamlined communication processes between parents and school administration to enhance community involvement.
Slot Floor Worker
Wildhorse Resort and Casino
04.1996 - 04.1999
- Maintain floor surveillance in an assigned slot area, action as hostess/cashier for customers. Oversee jackpot verifications.
Vault Worker
Wildhorse Resort and Casino
07.1996 - 10.1996
- Responsible for the accuracy of documentation and cash/chip flow for designated bank. Prepare bank deposits. Verified currency and department reconciliation’s.
Cage Cashier
Wildhorse Resort and Casino
04.1996 - 07.1996
- Responsible for accuracy of documentation. Cash/chip flow for designated bank. customer needs. Key control. Maintain sensitive materials.
Education
License - American Indian Language Teaching
01-2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, Oregon03-2026
Diploma - general studies
Pendleton High School
Pendleton, Oregon01-1987
Skills
- CPR/First-Aid Certified
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Food Handler’s card
- Experience in Bank audits
- Experience in Gaming audits
- Knowledge Working Fax
- Knowledge Working Copy Machine
- Knowledge working 10 key
- High security Badge
- MAS 90, Excel, Work, Outlook
- Data entry
- Soft count balance
Certification
CPR/First-Aid Certified, Food Handler’s card, American Indian Language Teaching License, License #10490235
Timeline
Culture Education Coordinator CayUmaWa HeadStart
Confederated Tribes Of Umatilla Indian Reservation
01.2021 - 01.2026
Title VI Native American Education Coordinator
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Education Department
09.2014 - 12.2020
Recreation Attendant
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Education Department
06.2011 - 08.2014
Preschool Teacher Assistant
L’ill Angels Child Care & Preschool
09.2003 - 08.2006
Title VII Native American Education Coordinator
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Education Department
01.2000 - 01.2003
Teller
Wells Fargo
08.1999 - 08.2000
Revenue Auditor
Wildhorse Resort and Casino
11.1998 - 12.1999
A/P Clerk
Wildhorse Resort and Casino
07.1998 - 12.1998
Vault Worker
Wildhorse Resort and Casino
07.1996 - 10.1996
Slot Floor Worker
Wildhorse Resort and Casino
04.1996 - 04.1999
After School Teacher
CTUIR Education Department
04.1996 - 06.1998
Cage Cashier
Wildhorse Resort and Casino
04.1996 - 07.1996
Diploma - general studies
Pendleton High School
License - American Indian Language Teaching
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Blue Mountain Community College