Meredith Shimek Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, MN, US

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Improve and edit data figures for each data brief to clearly demonstrate key issues and progress to help focus funding areas and improvements in national performance measures
• Navigate online portals, databases and websites to find new and updated data figures when necessary
• Work in REDCap, demonstrating an understanding of how to add fields, users, data, and other information and understanding of how to use all features in general
• Assist with data analysis and data visualizations for use in Title V MCH Block Grant Application, Annual Report, and Needs Assessment
• Partner with senior research scientists to develop, refine, and monitor the measures and indicators associated with each statewide priority
• Participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen key skills for engaging with communities, including Trauma-Informed Approach to Care and Relations, Youth Engagement Strategies, Tribal-State.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Read and review the annual report to ensure all information in each domain narrative corresponds accordingly to the new, updated priority briefs
• Update strategies and activities and highlight success stories in each data brief to accurately reflect Title V’s current goals and acknowledge accomplishments to show how our state meets priority needs and sets an.
• Attend and engage in Internal Working Group meetings and Steering Committee meetings and any other relevant subgroup meetings to hear necessary voices and contribute to priority needs assessments ideas
• Support the Title V MCH Block Grant Needs Assessment, Strategic Plan, Annual Report and Plan Work
• Assist with developing internal and public facing Title V MCH Block Grant communication materials
• Participate in qualitative data collection and analysis related to the Title V Block Grant including interviews, oral storytelling, focus groups, listening sessions and arts-based data collection methods

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I am an experienced childcare provider, having 10+ years of experience caring for infants and school aged kids in the Twin Cities before, during, and after attending college. I have been with several kids from newborn to school age, working with several families for as long as 8 years. I am most experienced with infants and toddlers, demonstrating ability.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Check families in at front door, obtaining parent/guardian name, phone number, and any special notes/directions (ensure each child has intake forms filed with the church)
• Collaborate and work alongside 3-4 other caregivers to entertain up to 12 children in playroom setting while parents are in Sunday services (maintain a maximum 1-3 caregiver to child ratio)
• Make the playroom a fun, comfortable setting for active and engaged learning, socializing, reading and playing
• Learn names, personalities, likes and dislikes of each child and develop a positive rapport with their families and surrounding community
• Prepare and serve healthful snack, accompany hand-washing, change and feed infants as directed/needed, sanitize toys and clean up room after shift
• Attend both Safeguarding God’s Children and Safeguarding God’s People training workshops hosted by the Episcopal Church to be certified to provide childcare in the Catholic Church setting

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Trained on kitchen and bar related tasks including preparation of all food and drink menu items. Demonstrated flexibility and openness to transition in and out of kitchen and bar setting throughout each shift to assist.
• Efficiently and accurately prepared and measured all ingredients for food menu items, ensuring all food safety procedures were followed
• Collaborated with owner to introduce several new menu items, increasing morning revenue by offering hot breakfast options, and increasing night revenue by offering late night meal options
• Trained on procedures for brewing batches of cold brew, switching cold brew kegs and kombucha kegs, and pulling teas and cold brew from tap. Prepared pour overs, hot teas, iced drinks, smoothies, and specialty and.
• Completed the Minnesota Alcohol Seller-Server training course, obtaining a Serving Alcohol Operator License (valid through July 2020). Pulled beer from tap and prepared and served all other beer and wine options

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

• I served as a liaison between student affairs and the student body. I actively participated in peer counseling and community building by reaching out to residents in need and organizing bimonthly educational and social.
• Mediated resident conflicts (roommate disagreements and relationship problems)
• Engaged in crisis intervention
• Educated and informed students of campus resources and offered referrals
• Enforced campus policies and set community norms through planning and hosting floor meetings
• Developed inclusive communities and modeled an inclusive living and learning environment

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

• Answered incoming phone calls and greeted all who came into the office
• Took student and staff ID photos and processed ID cards
• Filed Residential Life Roommate Questionnaires, Roommate Agreements, Room Condition Reports and entered information and data from Resident Assistant Reviews into Excel spreadsheets
• Produced and distributed posters and flyers, updated bulletin boards, compiled surveys and worked on other seasonal and special projects
• Contacted other ACM (Associated Colleges of the Midwest) Colleges to receive up to date information regarding their Residential Life policies, fees, scheduling, services and activities offered
• Assisted in other day-to-day operations of the Residential Life Office including typing, printing, copying and use of office computer software programs

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

• I led prospective students and families on campus tours, keeping them engaged through storytelling and sharing my knowledge of campus community, culture, facilities, history and traditions.
• Asked and answered questions that facilitated good conversation and enjoyable exchange of information with both the student and their family
• Shared favorite stories and experiences from my time at Beloit
• Learned about the prospective student's academic interests and extracurricular involvements to tailor the tour specifically for them
• Contributed to conversations at bi-monthly Tour Guide meetings, offering advice to fellow guides, noting any challenges, changes or concerns with tours, and making suggestions on how to improve future tours
• Met individually with the Tour Guide Coordinator to discuss my review forms and obtain valuable feedback from attendees of my tours

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

• I provided 70 hours of in-office support to The Sexual Assault Recovery Program (SARP), a program of Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. My assistance aimed to improve information accessibility.
• Completed Osnium Software User Training and installed Osnium Software on all office computers
• Accurately and efficiently entered all client information and records from office files into the database
• Demonstrated confidentiality with personal and private client information and advocate notes
• Established a good rapport with all program advocates and office visitors
• Checked in with site supervisor throughout shift for additional daily tasks and office projects

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Welcomed all guests to the market and cafe, offering extensive knowledge of the menu items, company and family history, and the gourmet food options sold in the market
• Trained on Point of Sale system, being able to efficiently and accurately make transactions while engaging with guests. Counted cash, entered tips, opened the register and prepared the register for the following day
• Prepared and served food for the cafe, ensuring all food safety procedures were followed. Restocked fridges, freezers, shelves and bar throughout shift
• Sold dry and frozen goods at the St. Paul Farmers Market. Set up tables, freezers and signs before opening, restocked display throughout shift, kept track of money and tokens, and engaged with customers and other local.

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

Attended weekly meetings with all members of French Club to discuss any club member questions, comments, and concerns. Additionally, we discussed event planning, club budgeting, ongoing project development and campus involvement goals. Specifically, I promoted French Club's cultural, educational and social events through posting on social media, creating.

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

Attended weekly meetings with all of the campus house and club representatives to discuss current issues on campus, event budgeting, campus wide project development and any other students questions and concerns about residential life at Beloit. Specifically, I documented and reported all of French Club's current plans, upcoming events, and any messages.

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

• Hosted prospective students in my residence hall room overnight during each accepted students open house weekend
• Accompanied prospective student to social events on campus including a dinner, improv show, ice cream social, and games on their day of arrival and to breakfast, lunch, and several classes the following day
• Contributed a positive presence and fostered a comfortable environment for the student to confidently ask any questions, connect with other students and gain a stronger sense of campus culture, community and.

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

• Collaborated with fellow student callers to raise $367,340 for the Beloiter Fund, increasing the amount raised from previous year by 19% ($308,860)
• Contacted alumni, parents, and friends of Beloit college to inform them about current events and projects ways of getting and staying involved
• Maintained consistent energy, positivity and motivation during phone calls even when confronted with a negative or angry community member
• Learned and utilized new methods to more efficiently engage potential funders and have productive conversations that increase their interest in increasing their gift amount and helping us meet goals
• Tailored conversations to communicate with recent alumni, new donors, recent and long lapsed donors, and parents

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

• Greeted students and served meals during breakfast, lunch and dinner hours
• Restocked utensils, trays, bars, and serving counters
• Helped with setup and cleanup during opening and closing time

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

• Greeted visitors by inviting them to sign the guest book and to take a tour
• Able to provide extensive knowledge of the museum's history, current exhibitions, and facilities
• Looked after galleries by examining exhibits and objects throughout shift and monitoring visitors during viewings
• Answered all incoming calls, arranged tours and gave tours

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Maternal And Child Health

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations And Psychology Major, French Minor, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Residential Life, Resident Assistant, Office Assistant, Admissions, Tour Guide, Overnight Host, Development and.

Experience Senegal Program

Participated in Beloit College's study abroad program in Dakar, Senegal during the Spring semester of my junior year. Spent four months.

Pseo Program

Participated in Minnesota Department of Education's PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) program by taking college courses in.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Outward Bound Wilderness, National History Day