Kyle Reese
Newton,IA
Summary
Highly motivated service – orientated professional with experience in providing comprehensive social services to clients and their families with proven ability to assess and develop care plans to help families in need. I am passionate about helping children and families overcome challenging life situations and providing support to help reach their full potential.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
IJAG Specialist
Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates
Des Moines, IA
08.2025 - Current
- Preparing students for life after high school
- Job and career exposure
- College and career readiness
- Lesson planning and curriculum based on life skills
Family Support Specialist
Mid-Iowa Family Counseling
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Assisted families in developing parenting skills and strategies to promote positive family behavior.
- Created assessments of family dynamics using evidence-based practices such as functional family therapy.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, court hearing, and family dynamic meetings to discuss problem solving treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitated access to community resources such as housing, education, employment opportunities and mental health services.
- Provide crisis intervention and emotional support.
- Address behavioral issues, trauma, and mental health concerns in coordination with licensed professionals.
Machinist
Thombert Inc
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Adjusted cutting tools to achieve desired dimensions while maintaining tight tolerances.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on machinery to reduce downtime due to mechanical failures.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to specifications using various measuring tools.
Die Cutter Operator
Graphic Packaging
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Operated die cutting machines to cut paper, cardboard, and other materials according to specifications.
- Competent in inspecting completed work pieces for defects and conformance to customer specifications.
- Excellent knowledge of safety protocols when operating machinery.
- Well versed in loading raw material into feeders and hoppers of die-cutting machines.
Education
Bachelor of Psychology - Psychology, Sociology, Social Work
William Penn University
Skills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Court deliberation
- Effective communication
- Behavioral assessment
- Expert problem solving
- Customer relations
Timeline
IJAG Specialist
Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates
08.2025 - Current
Family Support Specialist
Mid-Iowa Family Counseling
01.2021 - 08.2025
Machinist
Thombert Inc
01.2020 - 01.2022
Die Cutter Operator
Graphic Packaging
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Psychology - Psychology, Sociology, Social Work
William Penn University