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Kristy Rust

Stilwell,OK

Summary

After spending most of my professional life working with children and families, I believe I am equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. With my level of experience in the workplace as well as my personal experiences, I am certain I will be able to contribute to team success. I aim for and hope to achieve positive results. I am ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. It would be an honor to continue my education and training to work more intimately with families, here at Northeastern State University.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Esthetician

Forever Young Esthetics
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Recommended retail products for at-home use.
  • Educated patients on treatment options.
  • Provided clients with knowledge of all cosmetic services being provided.
  • Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
  • Welcomed clients arriving for appointments.
  • Fostered friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience.
  • Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
  • Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality.
  • Advised clients on proper home-care regimens.
  • Developed customized facial treatments for individual clients to address specific skin care needs.
  • Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers.
  • Explained benefits of skin care products to clients.

Certified Teacher

Rocky Mountain Public School
07.2016 - 04.2021
  • Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Child Support Specialist II

Cherokee Nation
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards on a minimum of 50 cases per day.
  • Maintained finely detailed finance records, logs, and reports to ensure all files were up to date.
  • Received and logged payments from non-custodial parents to their child support file which also tied into the state system.

Case Manager II

Phoenix Counseling
08.2014 - 01.2016
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.

Child Welfare Specialist II

Cherokee Nation
04.2002 - 05.2008
  • Expert witness in ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act, 1978)
  • Conducted home study evaluations for prospective foster/adoptive homes
  • Filed interventions in adoptions of Cherokee children, according to federal law, in state court hearings
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
  • Conducted regular home visitations with certified foster/adoptive families and children in state & Tribal custody.
  • Conducted training for foster and adoptive families prior to receiving placement of a child.
  • Appeared in court regularly, speaking on behalf of children and Cherokee Nation in court proceedings.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
  • Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK
08-2000

Certification

  • Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology - Esthetician
  • Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology - Esthetician
  • Oklahoma Department of Education -

Elementary Teacher (1-8), Psychology

Timeline

Owner/Esthetician

Forever Young Esthetics
03.2022 - Current

Certified Teacher

Rocky Mountain Public School
07.2016 - 04.2021

Child Support Specialist II

Cherokee Nation
01.2016 - 07.2016

Case Manager II

Phoenix Counseling
08.2014 - 01.2016

Child Welfare Specialist II

Cherokee Nation
04.2002 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Northeastern State University

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