Joshua Klimek

Experience

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  D'amico and Sons

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2016

  Front of House

  Front of house responsibilities included taking and preparing orders in-house, over the phone, or via catering orders, maintaining cleanliness of the restaurant, serving food and wine, delivery driving throught the Twin Cities, and making all guests feel like Familia.

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  AmeriCorps

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Summer Reads VISTA

  Volunteered as a literacy specialist helping 1st-6th graders improve their reading, writing, and linguistic skills in a high needs, high ESL school district. Helped the majority of the students tested and tutored to improve their reading and writing skills over the course of the Summer. Also provided supervision and care for the students.

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  DICK'S Sporting Goods

  Nov 2016 - Oct 2017

  Team Member

  Worked primarily in the footwear department helping customers select the best athletic products for their goals. Worked team sports and apparel, as well as working a POS station.

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  Woodland Hills

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  Youth Care Counselor

  Counselor in a youth treatment facility with at-risk juvenile justice youth. Worked in awith at-risk youth ages 15-21. Provided daily structure, support, and guidance. Developed lasting relationships while helping the young men build life skills and healthy coping responses.

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  The College of St. Scholastica

  Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

  Offensive Football Coach

  •Coached Tight Ends, Wide Receivers, Running Backs, and Special Teams for Spring and Fall practices and games. •Other duties included coordinating meals, managing film and technology, and player growth.

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  Canal Bark

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Front Desk Staff

  Primary duties include greeting customers, answering the phone and email, running and growing the company's social media, upselling packages, and maintaining client documents. Grew the company’s social media presence by 40% as well as introduced new social media platforms.

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  HealthPartners

  Jun 2019 - May 2020

  Member Services

  Making and answering member calls regarding their health insurance. Helped solve billing, processing, and quality issues. Duties include maintaining and solving issues, taking calls from members, medical providers, and other parties, and helping members navigate the healthcare system.

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  Level Up Academy

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

  Short Call Sub within Level Up Academy. Substitute taught for Kindergarten through 8th grade as well as STEAM and Special Education. Working with K-8 students in an individualized and technology focused learning environment. Provide one-on-one, small group, and curriculum support.

  • Front Office Assistant

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Short Call Substitute Teacher

    Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Special Education Paraprofessional

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2021
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  Revel Painting

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Painter

  Painting residential and commercial properties using hand brushing and machine sprayers. Customer service and working with home/business owners to ensure that the work exceeded their expectations.

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  Meyer Middle School

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

  School Counseling Intern

  Middle school counseling intern working with students to develop social emotional, career, and academic skills while also helping students deal with the hard things in their lives.

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  Upper Mississippi Academy

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2024

  School Counselor

  6-12th grade public, urban charter school. Helped students navigate post-secondary education, academic success, and promote social-emotional growth. Duties also included 504 coordinator, testing coordination, crisis response, and teaching classes.