Katy Strass

Experience

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  The Berg Ale Haus

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

  Assistant Manager

  Some of the duties include recruiting, hiring and training employees, participating in food preparation, ensuring that food safety and sanitation procedures are followed. Supervision of cooks, servers and bartenders. Scheduling hours and purchasing goods and supplies.

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  Fort Wayne Community Schools

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Paraprofessional

  Assist teachers in the classroom, supervise students outside of the classroom, or provide administrative support for teaching. Job duties range from filling teaching positions to supplementing regular classroom curriculum with additional enrichment activities for students.

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  Rusty Dog Irish Pub, LLC

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2019

  Food and Beverage Server

  Responsible for positive Guest interactions while serving Guests in a friendly and efficient manner playing an integral role in ensuring that customers have exceptional dining experiences. At all times, servers are expected to be attentive to guest needs, making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.

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  Sherwin-Williams

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

  Sales Associate

  Responsible for supporting the sales efforts at a Sherwin-Williams paint store, servicing wholesale and retail customers. Sales Associates assist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and services.

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  The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2018

  Workshop Instructor

  Lead workshop on the art of woodblock printmaking. Instructed and guided attendees on the process of printmaking. Demonstrated design techniques, carving procedures and the printing process.

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  Pathfinder Services

  Mar 2019 - Feb 2023

  Huntington Arts & Entrepreneurial Center Director

  The HAEC Director operates an inclusive community arts center for visitors and the people of Huntington County. This position intentionally serves people with disabilities and/or low to moderate incomes alongside any person from the community to improve their quality of life. The director role includes providing educational programming as it relates to Arts & Culture and Arts Business.

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  Indiana Arts Commission

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

  Grant Review Panelist

  Arts in the Parks and Historic Sites

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  Lafontaine Arts Council Inc

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

  Executive Director
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  Indiana Arts Commission

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

  Course Instructor

  Together with the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) and the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) the On-Ramp Local Team improved the economic resilience of creative small businesses in their community through providing the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (On-Ramp) as developed by the IAC.1. Assemble a multi-member team2. Observe the On-Ramp Central training program in Lafayette3. Contribute to teamwork, which may include planning logistical details, outreach, application review, leading workshop instruction, invite guest mentors, coaching individuals, etc. according to their own skills and the team’s needs.4. Host an in-person creative entrepreneur workshop over the course of three days.5. Teach the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Course curriculum as provided by the IAC.6. Provide one-to-one coaching for participants with a business professional.7. Coordinate a supportive, positive in-person experience that highlights the community.8. Coach cohorts to form a strong fellowship plan. Show less

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  The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2021

  Conversation Facilitator

  Public Program: A Conversation with Wes StudiQuest for the West, opening weekend programmingGuided conversation with actor, Wes Studi, talking about creating characters & the role language plays in film.

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  MidWest America Federal Credit Union

  May 2023 - now

  Member Services Associate

  Teller work and MSR Loan Officer in training