Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in special needs and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Open To Work
Hi, I’m
Kerry Morin
Direct Support Specialist, Employment Specialist, Peer Support Specialist
Devils Lake,ND
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Vertam/CPGBaltimore, MD
Employment Specialist
10.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Please be advised! **Company is based out of Maryland but I work with Vertam staff remotely. My clients are from local/surrounding areas.
- Developed tailored employment plans for job seekers, enhancing individual placement success.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify workforce needs, aligning candidate skills with job opportunities.
- Streamlined client intake processes to enhance service delivery and improve overall efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for client engagement and employment services delivery.
- Assisted clients with completing job applications and submitting resumes to improve interview chances.
- Established strong relationships with local employers to match clients with suitable job opportunities.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance for clients during their job search, leading to increased confidence and motivation.
- Enhanced client employability by conducting thorough assessments and identifying individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Assisted clients in developing effective job search strategies that leveraged their unique skills, experience, and qualifications for targeted positions.
- Updated client records to reflect personal information, qualifications and career aspirations.
- Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into job openings and career opportunities.
- Tracked client progress through detailed case notes and regular follow-ups, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Assessed individuals to identify skills, strengths and interests for job placement.
- Maintained records of consumer employment activity such as potential and current employers.
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Advised clients on job searching, interviewing and resume writing techniques to increase employment chances.
- Managed a diverse caseload of individuals from various backgrounds, tailoring services based on unique needs and circumstances.
- Developed customized employment plans for clients, resulting in successful job placements and long-term career growth.
- Facilitated successful placements by proactively identifying potential challenges and addressing them before they became obstacles.
- Devised and implemented individualized employment plans to support client goals.
Proz End of the Line Bar and GrillDevils Lake, ND
Bartender/Bar Server
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Uphold strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Prepared hot coffee and tea according to customer requests.
- Received over 20 beverage orders nightly from wait staff and delivered beverages to guests while keeping up with bar orders.
- Uphold high standards of cleanliness, frequently cleaning and organizing serving and beverage backstock areas.
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
- Managed customer deliveries and assisted with carrying out orders to promote maximum satisfaction.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Lake Region CorporationDevils Lake, ND
Certified Direct Support Professional
01.2024 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Turtle Mountain School District #7Belcourt, ND
Special Education Paraprofessional 1:1
08.2016 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
KalixRolla, ND
Certified Direct Support Professional
08.2015 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Education
Turtle Mountain Community CollegeBelcourt, ND
Associate Of Arts from General Studies
University Overview
Turtle Mountain Community CollegeBelcourt, ND
Associate Of Science from General Studies
University Overview
Skills
Safe service compliance
Health codes compliance
Basic accounting
Bar restocking
Outstanding customer service
Recipe and menu memorization
Excellent judgment
Professional appearance
Staff management
Responsible alcohol service
Outgoing personality
Changing beer kegs
Food service
Clear and effective communication
Highly reliable
Complex Problem-solving
Courteous
Service-oriented mindset
Customer service expertise
Hospitality and accommodation
Team training and development
Handling difficult customers
Hospitality service expertise
Performance improvement
Engaging personality
Able to stand for many hours
Patient and calm
Able to problem-solve quickly
Very good with words and could use vocabulary in a positive manner
Respectful
Understanding
Helpful
Always willing to jump into any job duty
Always willing to learn
Has the ability to admit when wrong and willing to fix the problem
Prideful yet humble
Intelligent and honest
Community collaboration
Training coordination
Individualized service planning
Program goals
Workforce development
Business operations
Occupational research
Regulatory requirements
Disability services
Client advocacy
Work assignments
Record keeping
Case management
Records documentation
Program planning
Eligibility screening
Motivational strategies
Networking strategies
Conflict resolution
Relationship building
Applicant qualification
Training and mentoring
Information protection
Employee relations
Decision-making
Organizational development
Documentation and recordkeeping
Procedure compliance
Report preparation
Work complaint handling
Willingness to learn
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Workplace safety
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Active listening
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Recently updated first aid and CPR training. Also trained in Therapeutic Response which is also up to date.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Employment Specialist
Vertam/CPG
10.2025 - Current
Certified Direct Support Professional
Lake Region Corporation
01.2024 - 02.2025
Bartender/Bar Server
Proz End of the Line Bar and Grill
05.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional 1:1
Turtle Mountain School District #7
08.2016 - 10.2020
Certified Direct Support Professional
Kalix
08.2015 - 08.2018
Turtle Mountain Community College
Associate Of Arts from General Studies
Turtle Mountain Community College
Associate Of Science from General Studies