Kerry Korpela

Experience

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  American Legion Auxiliary

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Girls State Counsellor

  I worked for a week in June of 2013 as a counselor for the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program. As a counselor, I was responsible for the physical well-being of twenty teen girls there to learn about government and the importance of women in government. Skills I developed were:Conflict ResolutionLeadership and Instruction GivingInterpersonal Communication

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  Kellogg Community College

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2014

  Assistant to the Service-Learning Manager

  During my time at the Service-Learning Office I grew vastly in my abilities in an office setting, both personally and professionally. I was in charge of:Paperwork Management and OrganizationData Collection and InputAssisting in Event CoordinationHelping and Guiding StudentsCreative InputI grew in my ability to:Listen and process verbal instructionsAsk detailed questions about proceduresHave successful interpersonal relationships with coworkers

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  National Park Service

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Invasive Plant Intern

  Daily or weekly responsibilities included:Loading, measuring, and cleaning herbicide applicatorsApplying herbicide in aquatic and dry settingsDatabase management/entryCanoe operationHand and spade removal of invasive plantsOperating a wide variety of government vehiclesMinimum 2 miles of hiking per dayEngage in optimum safety reminders and conversationsOperation of radio Certifications:CPR TrainingState of Michigan Pesticide Application CertificationInterpersonal Skills:Developing skills to interact with the publicUnderstanding 'chain-of-command' work structureAccountability in every aspect of work Show less

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  Michigan State University Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Clerical Assistant

  My responsibilities included:Database maintenanceProcessing of student response to the program and/or queriesData interpretation and codingProviding evaluation of methodResearching various topics.

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  AmeriCorps VISTA

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate

  The goals of serving at the Crim Fitness Foundation as a Summer Associate are to promote outreach, strengthen programming, and assist in upkeep of the community gardens. This involves creative thinking and strategy to maximize students' learning in a limited amount of time. Another important aspect is developing important skills to interact effectively with children and demonstrate your intent to help and educate them in an entertaining way.

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  Student Conservation Association

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  SCA Education and Interpretation Intern

  Teaching Growing a Wild NYC classes and Gateway Citizen Science ProgramsWriting manuals and guides for the Citizen Science ProgramsMatching curriculum goals from NY Department of Ed Scope and Sequence to Citizen Science activities.Developed volunteer group to support teacher-led Citizen Science programs

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  Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Education Intern

  GIS mapping for the Remediation and Redevelopment DivisionPanel member for a 4-H Capitol Experience VisitCoordinated and organized Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support workshops at the Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference

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  Community Action Network (CAN) of Ann Arbor

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  AmeriCorps VISTA

  Position of Strategic Resource Development AmeriCorps VISTACommunity Action Network (CAN) partners with children, youth and families from under-resourced Washtenaw County neighborhoods to create better futures for themselves and to improve the communities in which they live. CAN’s activities are based in community centers that offer a large variety of programs and services, centered around Community Building, Housing Stabilization, and After School Programs. • Raised approximately $6000 in a major fundraising campaign and with indirect donations to support the residents of CAN.• Organized and wrote CAN Year-End report, which outlined the financial components of CAN’s budget, aid and resources provided to CAN residents, and new goals for CAN's mission.• Produced outreach & campaign materials for major donor and corporate sponsorship activities.Refined and updated social media communication methods such as CAN's website, digital newsletters, Facebook, and Instagram. Show less

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  Indiana University Bloomington

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Climate Fellow

  Through the IU Office of Sustainability, I was afforded the opportunity to participate in the Indiana Sustainability Development Program as a Climate Fellow in the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana. My primary role was to support the implementation of the Envision sustainability assessment model. I became a credentialed Envision Sustainability Professional, and administered several Envision inventories for projects in the Utilities Department of Fort Wayne, ranging from stormwater refurbishment to dam repairs.My secondary role was to provide research and writing services to support the development of sustainability guidance documents and general integration of sustainability into the processes of the Utilities Department. This included stormwater monitoring, riverine greenhouse gas emissions, embodied carbon, and other sustainability topics. Show less