Kirk Norrid
Stilwell
Summary
Career specialist with expertise in career development, employer engagement, and resource coordination. Proven track record in enhancing participant development and ensuring program compliance. Strong ability to connect individuals with opportunities and resources for professional growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Specialist I
Cherokee Nation Career Services
Tahlequah
05.2025 - Current
- Provide career counseling, case management, and supportive services to individuals and families, helping them overcome barriers to employment and achieve self-sufficiency.
- Develop individualized training and career plans, coordinate OJT, have WBL participants placed with me, remove 'and vocational training placements', and maintain employer partnerships to support job readiness and placement.
- Collaborate with community organizations, attend ICTC Advisory Council meetings and participate in outreach and community events.
- Organized and maintained participant documentation to ensure compliance with program standards, resolve workplace/ training issues, and support leadership development activities.
- I am skilled in employer engagement, resource coordination, program compliance and participant development.
Regional Support Manager
Robotics Education & Competition Foundatuion
Greenville
07.2015 - 11.2024
- Coordinated training programs for educators and students in robotics competitions.
- Managed regional outreach efforts to promote robotics education initiatives.
- Developed support materials for program implementation and participant engagement.
- Facilitated communication between teams to ensure timely project updates.
- Evaluated participant feedback to enhance program quality and support services.
Subcontractor
Rob Built Construction
Tahlequah
07.2003 - 07.2013
- Managed subcontractor teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated project schedules to align with construction timelines.
- Reviewed project specifications to confirm accurate material procurement.
- Communicated effectively with clients to clarify project requirements.
- Inspected work quality to maintain high construction standards.
- Collaborated with project managers to resolve on-site issues promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05-2015
Skills
- Career counseling and vocational training
- Individualized training programs
- Employer engagement strategies
- Resource coordination and management
- Community outreach initiatives
- Problem solving and collaboration
- Team collaboration and support
- Job readiness training
Certification
- Currently Attending NORA Leadership Program
Timeline
Career Specialist I
Cherokee Nation Career Services
05.2025 - Current
Regional Support Manager
Robotics Education & Competition Foundatuion
07.2015 - 11.2024
Subcontractor
Rob Built Construction
07.2003 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Northeastern State University