Karyn Berg

Karyn Berg

Volunteer Manager/Mental Health Counselor

Followers of Karyn Berg1000 followers
location of Karyn BergGreater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Connect with Karyn Berg to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Karyn Berg to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager & Community Relations Specialist

  • Education

    • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

      2009 - 2014
      Master’s Degree Humphrey Graduate School of Public Affairs
    • St. Catherine University

      1986 - 1991
      BA Psychology, Sociology

      Psychology Lab Instructor

  • Experience

    • Resource Inc./Spectrum Community Mental Health

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1994
      Volunteer Manager/Mental Health Counselor

      Creation and oversight of community mental health drop-in center's volunteer program. Trained and supervised up to thirty volunteers. Volunteers included community residents, interns and mental health program participants. Provided leadership and counseling for women's mental health support group and recreational groups.

    • Ramsey County Workforce Solutions

      Jan 1994 - now

      Innovative Community Relations Specialist engaged in relationship building and maintenance of business and community partnerships.Key member of teams which designed employer and publicly funded training and placement programs for low income families and incumbent worker career development. Oversight of multiple special projects throughout planning, start-up and implementation phases. Problem-solve and redesign program strategy as needed in order to meet business goals. Compile, compose and deliver statistical, narrative and verbal reports to project funding sources and stakeholder groups. Monitor monthly and annual program budget revenues and expenditures, adjust accordingly.Dedicated Project Leader; direct, delegate, train and work in partnership with project staff.Proven leadership as member of planning and implementation task forces including North Star Digital Literacy Task Force, MNFastTrac and collaborative projects with non-profit, business, workforce and education partners. Show less

      • Planning and Evaluation Analyst

        Sept 2017 - now
      • Community Relations and Workforce Specialist

        Jan 1994 - Sept 2017
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Leadership Development

      Saint Catherine University
      Aug 2012
    • Workforce Planning Specialist

      University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education
      Apr 2008
    • Project Management

      University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education
      Mar 2007
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Karyn Berg
      Outstanding Achievement Award Ramsey County Board of Commissioners Jul 2009
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by St Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation on Jan 2020
      St Paul Area Chamber of Commerce FoundationAssociated with Karyn Berg
    • Donor Ambassador

      Issued by American Red Cross Minnesota & Dakotas Region on Nov 2020
      American Red Cross Minnesota & Dakotas RegionAssociated with Karyn Berg
    • Board Member

      Issued by St. Paul Smart Trips on Jan 2014
      St. Paul Smart TripsAssociated with Karyn Berg