Kyra Abrahamson Email & Phone Number

Tacoma, Wa

Kent, Wa

Seattle, Washington, United States

Tacoma, Washington

Developed and instructed six month Work Readiness curriculum for at-risk and gang youth 16-24, conducted motivational interviewing and utilized cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. Developed and implemented Individual Development Plans. Supervised and trained four interns.Key Results:• Created partnerships with local agencies and businesses provided services and employment opportunities for at-risk young adults with barriers – criminal backgrounds, transportation, severe… Show more Developed and instructed six month Work Readiness curriculum for at-risk and gang youth 16-24, conducted motivational interviewing and utilized cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. Developed and implemented Individual Development Plans. Supervised and trained four interns.Key Results:• Created partnerships with local agencies and businesses provided services and employment opportunities for at-risk young adults with barriers – criminal backgrounds, transportation, severe psychological disorders, and lacking soft skills.• Coached students with severe psychological disorders, aggression, set personal goals bi-weekly individually and continuously reviewed student progress, developed Individual Development Plans with students. Provided career counseling – administered career assessments and reviewed with students. Facilitated employment goals and assisted with completion plans. Created curriculum and instructed Work Readiness• Organized events and facilitated trainings – Education Summit, Job Fair, Hiring Academy, and Job Developer Meetings. Show less

Assumed responsibility for Records Sealing Program, Warehouse Logistics Program, and Developed Recovery Support on site for Participants. Served 241 Participants, and tracked outcomes - having an employment or training ratio of 3/5 employed and 2/3 in training or education programs.Key Results:• Warehouse Logistics Program: managed program participants, provided community resources, proctored classroom. Compiled, tracked and submitted program information and results for quarterly… Show more Assumed responsibility for Records Sealing Program, Warehouse Logistics Program, and Developed Recovery Support on site for Participants. Served 241 Participants, and tracked outcomes - having an employment or training ratio of 3/5 employed and 2/3 in training or education programs.Key Results:• Warehouse Logistics Program: managed program participants, provided community resources, proctored classroom. Compiled, tracked and submitted program information and results for quarterly non-profit government reporting. Presented and assisted with program recruitment and orientation. Developed relationships with local businesses for internships and employment opportunities.• Managed Juvenile Criminal Records Sealing Program. Identified eligibility, obtained sealing packets, advocated, assisted with packet completion and submission. Communicated with local courts, submitted background checks, reviewed with participant. • Provided career counseling, administered career assessments, created employment portfolios. Maintained Participant records, tracked Participant progress, and submitted monthly reports.• Built quality relationships with Participants, and assessed the needs of at-risk young adults 16-24 – provided resources and mentored career, education, employment, and life skills. Counseled Participants to assisted with criminal, behavioral, social, educational, and personal obstacles which prevented them from being successful. Conducted Motivational Interviews.• Developed program for aged-out Foster Youth, created curriculum, Piece County Alliance regarding progress. Conducted motivational interviews on participants, and set goals.• Collaborated with local community resources and agencies conducted site visits and created partnerships. Show less

Associate’S Degree, 3.73

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

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