KATE L. STORHAUG

Rapid City, SD *****

218-***-**** adoxyy@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To secure a rewarding full-time position closer to home where I can make a difference; with my experience, personality, skills and ambition, I believe I would be an excellent and positive addition to any workplace atmosphere. SKILLS:

Establish Budgets/Cost Control

Personnel Management

Facility Management

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Write Reports/Proposals/Newsletters

Problem Resolution

GovOffice.com proficient

Regulatory Functions

Confidential Communications

Advocacy

Public Speaking/Presentations

Performance Evaluations

Event Coordination

Customer Service

Proficient in all MS Office Program

WORK HISTORY:

PEACEFUL PINES SENIOR LIVING, Rapid City, SD (Looking to be closer to home) 4/2021 to Present Assistant Administrator/Dementia Outreach Coordinator – Market and sell facility services to walk-ins, cold callers, etc.; Maintain and update potential residents in Leads database; Provide Public Relations with existing and new resident families, service providers, etc.; Run daily operations of Front Office and receptionist area; Facilitate Care Conferences addressing needs, required cares, family concerns, etc.; Manage staff situations and concerns; Promote and organize upcoming educational and informative sessions, retreats, employee meetings, trainings, and executive townhalls; Run COVID testing, screenings and recordkeeping. NORTHWEST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DANCING SKY AREA AGENCY ON AGING(AAA) – OPERATING UNDER MINNESOTA BOARD ON AGING & DHS, Fergus Falls, MN (Relocating to SD) 8/2015 to 8/2019 Aging Program Developer (Region IV) – Focused on Implementations of Older American Act program development and coordination activities. Full planning and/or project responsibility in consultation with AAA Director to design, plan, and execute projects; develop work program; and manage funding budgets. Coordinate activities both County/State levels by providing direction and leadership for development of programs serving older adults, the disabled and veterans. Present program overviews to local service providers also working to assist older adults, the disabled and veterans like healthy, happy and safe in their own homes. Elected to service on Region IV Transportation Council as Vice Chair to work on creating statewide transportation system with cooperating efforts of MN DOT and MN DHS. Promote and assist providers with funding opportunities to assist in providing services to fill needs/gaps such as transportation, nutrition, chore services, personal assistance, Medicare, education, and Self-management tools/skills. Provide communities and county/state constituencies with a comprehensive view of opportunities and challenges, alternative solutions and assessments of the impact of present policies. Coordinate and facilitate ways to empower communities with skills to improve lives of their community's older adults and caregivers. Facilitate educational classes for the Chronic Conditions & Diabetes Self-Management programs, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Tai Ji Quan, Matter of Balance and Diabetes Prevention Program. Assist in providing programs that meet the needs of older adults who want and chose to stay in their homes longer while allowing individuals to maintain their independence and dignity. "Live Longer, Stronger and Healthier!" CITY OF DEADWOOD, Deadwood, SD (Relocating to MN due to Husband’s Job) 11/2013 to 7/2015 Administrative Assistant II – As Senior Administrative Assistant duties required acting with initiative when either Historic Preservation (HP) Officer and/or Planning/Zoning Administrator are unavailable; Directly assist private sector with grant funding needs; Prepare and recommend grant application requests to HP Commission; Notify, administer, reconcile and monitor HP Grants and Loans accordingly; Enter and process departmental Bill List to present to both HP and City Commissions for payment approval; Organize and compose minutes for HP Commission as well as for the Demolition By Neglect, Grant Committee, Staff meetings, Loan Committee and any public meeting requiring record; Assist HP Officer, Building Inspector, Planning/Zoning Administrator and Mayor in day-to-day operations; Update City website; Organize meetings, conferences, travel arrangements, etc. for Commissions, Planning/Zoning Administrator and HP Officer; Transcribe and discreetly handle highly sensitive/confidential communications and information; Coordinate bid openings, meetings, etc.; Assist with incoming calls on multi-line switchboard; Routinely update company calendars, meeting schedules, etc.; Proposed, developed and published first City Newsletter as a monthly communications tool with the public regarding City activities.

BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY, Spearfish, SD (Left for Career Op close to home) 3/2013 to 11/2013 Senior Secretary – Registrar’s Office – Assisted Proctor State ran ACT and PRAXIS testing for High School and College Students; Processed student’s Enrollment Verifications, Unofficial/Official Transcripts; Updated student registration requests to drop or add classes, grade changes per Professor’s instruction and change student Majors/Minors; File Federal Information Protection Act forms and DD214 (Military Discharge forms); Discreetly handle highly sensitive/confidential communications and information. FIRST WESTERN INSURANCE, Spearfish, SD (Company sold/downsized) 06/2009 to 04/2011 Office Assistant/ Life & Health Administrative Assistant - Directly communicate with healthcare companies regarding sensitive client information; Assist customers with payments or account changes; Archive pertinent documents as required by law; Process incoming Life/Health Applications, Cancellations/Terminations or Changes for both Individual and/or Group policies; Process and distribute incoming/outgoing interoffice mail, shipments and faxes; Assist Agents/CSRs in day to day operations; Answer and redirect incoming calls on multi-line switchboard; Discreetly handle highly sensitive/Confidential communications and information. PARK REGION TELEPHONE COMPANY, Underwood, MN (Relocated to SD) 10/2002 to 08/2008 Executive Administrative Assistant to GM/CEO - Assist Human Resource Manager with tasks such as Performance Evaluation information, payroll, staff documentations, Quarterly State/Federal taxes, etc; Process updated Tariffs and certifications for filing with the State of Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Federal Communications Commission; Organize and compose minutes for Board of Directors' meetings; Handle highly sensitive/confidential communications; Transcribe confidential correspondences drafted by General Manager/CEO; Organize meetings, conferences, travel arrangements, etc. for All members of the Board of Directors and General Manager/CEO; Coordinate Board Retreats, conventions, meetings, etc.; Assist Board of Directors in day to day operations; Assist Customer Service Department when short-handed by answering and redirect incoming calls on multi- line switchboard; Routinely update Company calendars, meeting schedules, etc.; Evaluate hotel/resort facilities and present written proposals/recommendations for upcoming Board Retreats, meetings and company events; Organize Company functions such as Family Picnics, Golf Outings, etc.

EDUCATION:

NORTHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Thief River Falls, MN Liberal Arts/Business BADGER HIGH SCHOOL, Badger, MN High School Diploma CERTIFICATIONS:

Chronic Disease/Diabetes Self-Management Leader/Master Trained Stanford University Self Management Resource Center

SINCE 2016

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Leader/Master Trained (Nationally) Powerful Tools for Caregivers

SINCE 2016

Matter of Balance Leader Trained Minnesota Board on Aging/MN DHS

SINCE 2015

Dementia Friends Initiative Minnesota Leader/Master Trained (nationally) Minnesota Board on Aging/MN DHS

SINCE 2016

ACHIEVEMENTS:

*Created Community Communication tool (Deadwood Newsletter) to help inform residents of upcoming community improvement projects, construction, road work, etc. opening up conversations between residents and City of Deadwood (2013-2015)

*Helped to revamp City of Deadwood Landmark Improvement Grants to include Energy efficiency as well as to widen usage to more residents in need (2013-2015)

*Coordinated with County Veteran’s Officers and Disability Supports in advocating for veterans and disabled adults 60+ as well as to help inform about programs designed to assist in providing solutions to needs such as nutrition, transportation, personal services, chore supports, respite and legal services. (2015-2019)

*Helped Minnesota meet challenge of making over 10,000 Dementia Friends in 1 year’s time (Jan-Dec.2017)

*Helped to encourage, create and support Barnesville, MN in process of becoming Dementia Friendly Community

(2018-2019)

*Brought awareness to the struggles of caregivers and assisted in creating support groups to help in living as caregiver (2016-2019)

*Helped to eliminate the fear and stigma of Dementia by educating communities/faith groups/youth/governments on understanding the disease and bring attention to supporting those who live with and/or care for someone with Dementia (2017-2019)

*Advocated for those who were too afraid or proud to speak up – providing resources

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