Resume

                                                                                                                                    
 Kristin Geeslin, M.S.                                                         727-678-3761
                                                                                                                       kristingeeslin2@gmail.com 
 PROFILE
     
Systems oriented, mindful, leader of organizational and individual creative productivity 

                 
Proven ability to craft and/or implement organization, vision, mission and goals; informed by research, regulatory agencies, boards of directors, management, staff and customers
     
Foster a team oriented work culture: achieve objectives by applying adult learning and motivation principles to project coordination, staff supervision and delivery of services
                
Utilize Google and Micro-soft office suite for internal/external communications, record keeping, reports and basic outreach materials, familiar with both PC and MAC environments, comfortable with social media 

         
EDUCATION
       
M.S. Human Resource Development and Administration, Barry University - Miami Shores, FL
B.S. Psychology, Eckerd College - St. Petersburg, FL
        
 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
        
    Marketing, Outreach Events 
& Educational Programs
   
Creatively Promote Educational Programming
       
Collaborated with internal staff and external contractors; creating traditional marketing plan and social marketing/public awareness campaign, for a five year 5.5 million dollar grant funded relationship enhancement program
           
Designed, advertised, and presented educational forums to promote SUNY Sullivan Clean/Green offerings and other continuing education opportunities.
             
Debuted an educational documentary film in two Florida counties reaching approximately 200 attendees, establishing contacts leading to television and newspaper coverage.
                              
Easily Establish Connections with Community Organizations
      
Collaborated with Sullivan County organizations such as: Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Office for the Aging, Bethel Woods, and The Center for Discovery: planning, promoting and delivering continuing education opportunities
 
Facilitated advisory board consisting of key community employers supporting employment placement of career college graduates and curriculum or program development content
           
Built trust with organizations serving youth, adults and seniors resulting in educational workshops for approximately 4,400 youth and over 800 adults annually
   
Skillfully Provide Presentations and Training
        
Independently created and implemented Work/Life Balance workshop, delivered to organizational development, training, and non-profit leadership professionals
 
Researched/created/presented workshops on topics including: Diversity, Conflict Resolution, Healthy Relationships, Violence & Sexual Violence Prevention, Stress Management, etc.
  
Provided "employability" skill training workshops at Pinellas Count One-Stop, topics included: Resume Writing, Preparing for the Interview, Application Completion and Budgeting
  
                Strategic Planning, Administration and Supervision

Analytically Facilitate Change, Develop and Implement Strategic Plans
   
Responded to request from Sullivan County Commissioner of Planning, by coordinating and delivering Agriculture focused Continuing Education at SUNY Sullivan
     
Increased staff education attainment goal of employer by 37% within 120 days of employment, by developing action plan and implementing it with St. Petersburg College
     
Implemented restructuring of career services delivery model, and conducted records audit resulting increased compliance with corporate goals and accrediting body requirements
      
Developed and implemented countywide orientation and employ ability skill training curriculum during Lockheed /Worknet Pinellas contract transition (served 2000 annually)
       
Comfortably Supervise & Coach Staff
 
Facilitated training vendor staff contributions, recruited volunteer and paid presenters, negotiated honorariums and coached presenters on content and delivery supervised career services placement staff, reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates and recruited new staff
     
Coordinated California based film director and producer, as well as staff of University of South Florida, Sarasota Film Society, and relationship education program staff, for 2 day education event
     
Increased employer staff education attainment goal by 37% within 120 days of employment, by creating innovative staff orientation program in collaboration with community college               
    
Advisement, Counseling, Case Management
    
Knowledgeably Advise Regarding Career Options
       
Provided individualized career advisement to students at public & private colleges
      
Established on-site college orientations and guided 100 associate degree candidates in course selection as well as accessing tutorial and supportive services
       
Guided individuals in employment transition by focusing their career through skill analysis
     
Diligently Coordinate Supportive Services
          
Introduced least restrictive setting service paradigm to Early Intervention providers in Sullivan County, coordinated services in accordance with a client centered approach
          
Coordinated information and referral for individuals experiencing financial issues
         
Compassionately Counsel “At Risk” Youth
     
Maintained a 60 person caseload in an innovative year round, employment focused, private industry council drop out prevention program
       
Provided individual and group counseling in a court system related, drug and alcohol rehabilitation program
      
CAREER HISTORY
Consultant                                                    Saint Petersburg College, Collaborative Labs

Director, Continuing Education            SUNY Sullivan -  Loch Sheldrake, NY

Director, Career Development              Florida Career College - Brandon, FL
Career Representative & Recruiter       Remington College - Largo, FL
Community Relations Specialist          Family Resources - Pinellas Park, FL
Family and Community Educator         Family Service Centers, Inc. - Clearwater, FL 
Career Services Administrator Pinellas Co.       Head Start - Pinellas Park, FL
Trainer                                               Lockheed Co. /St. Petersburg College - Clearwater, FL
Service Coordinator                            Sullivan County Public Health Nursing - Liberty, NY
Counselor                                          City of Hialeah, Hayes III Program - Hialeah, FL
Counselor                                          PAR/Adolescent Residential Center - Clearwater, FL