Adam Kadogo

651-***-**** • Saint Paul, MN • advh99@r.postjobfree.com

Connector and visionary motivated toward progress, public service, and interpersonal excellence Working Languages: English • French • Swahili • Lingala • Kinyarwanda(fair) Current Certifications: Medication Aide • CPR

Matching Grant Employment Counselor & Refugee Cash Assistance Coordinator August 2021-Present Lutheran Social Services: Remote and Office Minneapolis, MN Prepare refugee clients for work through resume development, job coaching, interview practice and budgeting Build relationships with community employers and refer refugee clients for job placement Collaborate across teams to best serve clients and provide expertise, cultural and linguistic support, Benefits processing for cash (RCA Program) and Food (SNAP Program) through MAXIS. Resident Assistant / Nursing Assistant August 2020- May 2021 The Waters Senior Living Saint Paul, MN

Compassionately care for the dignity and wellness of senior Contribute to resident enrichment through sharing the immigrant experience in structured resident groups Prioritize and evaluate resident needs while collaborating with a team of inter-disciplinary colleagues Mental Health Worker January-August 2020

Community Involvement Programs Minneapolis, MN

Provided skilled support to individuals with long-term mental health diagnoses in group home setting Documented client outcomes and activities to ensure coordinated care across providers Material Handler and Builder April 2018-July 2020

Cintas Corporation Saint Paul, MN

Employee of the Year (2018)

Collaborated with staff across teams to coordinate efforts and increase wellness of company Participated on staff advisory panels to make meaningful policy changes and improve communication with the team. Youth Programs Manager 2009-2015

Nakivale Youth Center (UNHCR Funded) Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda Planned and implemented daily programming at youth center serving East African refugee youth Convene youth leaders from all ethnic groups to ensure inclusive and engaging programming Represent the interests of youths in larger community as key spokesman and coordinator of engagement Present program participation, outcomes and needs to UNHCR and other funders to secure program resources Assist with management of program funds, budgeting, and overall vision of Youth Center development Trauma Counselor 2012-2015

Tutapona Nakivale Camp, Uganda

Received camp newcomers and administered initial intake for trauma counseling and wellness programs Interpreted between clients and providers to ensure accurate needs assessment and planning Interdisciplinary Studies 2012-2016

Bukavu Catholic University Democratic Republic of Congo Other Experience and Skills:

Warehouse Shipping and receiving,

Medication Pass,

Strong verbal Communication,

Microsoft (Excel, Word, Power Point “Fair”,

MAXIS(BlueZone),

Working Remotely,

Trainings,

Sanitation,

Box Truck Driving for delivery

Delivery in general