Kristin Merk
Wilmette,IL
Summary
Seasoned Mentor, adept at providing consistent guidance and mentorship to youth, leveraging an understanding of individual needs to promote personal growth. Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship-building and trust. Previous work has demonstrated kindness, concern and care for people by fostering resilience, self-esteem, and positive behavior patterns.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Arch
Winnetka, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted customers with product information, selection and styling.
Audience Experience & Speaker Co-Chair
TEDxWilmette
Wilmette, Illinois
09.2019 - Current
- Created consistent messaging and inspirational promotion of the event through media advertising, printed materials and audience engagement, while adapating with the onset of the pandemic.
- Selected speakers and guided idea content to go deep and be vulnerable and bold while contemptaling our theme.
Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Romona Elementary School
Wilmette, IL
03.2009 - 05.2009
- Conducted daily Spanish instruction lessons for grades K-4, following the established curriculum.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to students on their performance.
Trading Floor Contingency Planner
Banque Paribas
New York, NY
06.1999 - 05.2000
- Identified and mitigated potential risk by developing backup strategies for investment bank's system rollover to Year 2000.
Treasury Management Manager and IT Liaison
Northern Trust
Chicago, IL
06.1992 - 06.1999
- Strengthened the New York Life Insurance client relationship while managing the product support team.
- Created corporate treasury management RFP responses for international prospects.
- Ensured corporate initiatives capitalized on the latest technological advancements.
System Support Specialist
IBM
Chicago, Illinois
10.1990 - 06.1992
- Provided remote technical problem-solving for client installations on IBM mid-range frames.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish/Economics Double Major
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA06-1990
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish and Italian
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
- Enneagram Course Completion
- Church Outreach Liaison to New Root, Family Matters Tutor, Wells Academy Mentor, Children's Hospital Pre-Surgical Translator
Timeline
Sales Associate
Arch
05.2023 - Current
Audience Experience & Speaker Co-Chair
TEDxWilmette
09.2019 - Current
Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Romona Elementary School
03.2009 - 05.2009
Trading Floor Contingency Planner
Banque Paribas
06.1999 - 05.2000
Treasury Management Manager and IT Liaison
Northern Trust
06.1992 - 06.1999
System Support Specialist
IBM
10.1990 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish/Economics Double Major
Allegheny College
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