CaraL. Dempski

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ElkMound,WI 54739

ad5bdp@r.postjobfree.com

715-***-****

Objective: return to a position that’s a better fit for my physical and neurological capabilities after a massive stroke in December 2018.

Skills Summary:

- Rapidly engages interview subjects.

- Fast researcher.

- Solid photography skills.

- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues and community members.

- Daily contributor to the Daily Jefferson County Union sports section.

- Passionate about helping others.

Experience:

April3. 2023-present, Brotoloc North, Prairie View House

- Assistant program manager

- Oversee location programming, and day-to-day operations of 8-bed CBRF.

- Monitor behavior and activities of six adult males with mental health diagnoses, and addiction concerns. Coordinate house staff scheduling and coverage, as necessary.

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November 2022 – Jan. 3, 2023, Morris Newspapers of Wisconsin, Prairie du Chien Courier Press

-sports editor

-Attend and photograph local sporting events for publication in newspaper February 2022 – November 2022 Adams Publishing group, Eau Claire Leader Telegram

-Sports Reporter

- Assist in section production

- Assist in providing coverage of between 15 and 20 local/regional teams

- research and write sports features

September 2021 – February 2022- ATTIC Correctional Services

-Supervised Living Specialist

-Assisted two formerly incarcerated individuals with reintegrating in their community.

October 2020 – October 2021 - DeWitt Media

-Reporter

- attended (virtually, and in person) meetings to report on for both DeWitt-owned newspapers

December 2018 – December 2019 - Adams Publishing Group

- Regional Sports Editor

March 2018 – December 2018 - Hometown News Group

- Regional Sports Editor

Cambridge News/Deerfield Independent

(purchased by Adams Publishing and operated by Hometown News Group)

- Provided reporting and photography for prep sports in two weekly newspapers

- Completed weekly layout for sports section

- Initiated news coverage and follow-up on local issues Lake Mills Leader

(purchased by Adams Publishing and operated by Hometown News Group)

- Provided reporting and photography for prep sports in two weekly newspapers

- Completed, weekly layout for sports section

- Initiated news coverage and followed through on local issues June 2018- August 2018 - Lake Mills Leader

- Interim Managing Editor

- Rebuilt the positive reputation of the newspaper among community members and as a of the local business community.

August 2016 – March 2018 - DeWitt Media

- Sports/General Assignment photographer and reporter

- Covered sports in four school districts

- Covered community and school news in Elk Mound and Glenwood City, WI April 2014 – August 2016 – Meridian Services, Inc. Program Counselor and Program Manager

- Supervised daily activities of high needs group home residents, and managed budget and staff in adult crisis group home.

February 2013- March 2014 – ContinuUs

Social Services Case Manager

- Assisted clients in finding appropriate, cost effective services to meet their needs

- Identified community resources to help clients meet needs and maintain independence goals

June2011 – February2013- Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare Initial Assessment Worker

- Assessed child safety in reported allegations of child abuse or neglect, created recommendations to maintain child and family safety

- October 2010 – June 2011 – Clinicare Corporation D/B/A Eau Claire Academy

Residential Treatment Worker

- Supervised Residents on treatment units

Role modeled positive social interactions

Led Community educational groups, and taught residents creative coping skills

Education

September 1996 – December 2000

UW-River Falls

B.S. Marketing Communications

September 2006- May 2009

UW-Eau Claire

Bachelor of Social Work

September 2009- August 2012

UW- Madison

Master of Social Work

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