Kari Klein

• Manage multi-faceted collaborative projects with international clients and media partners by carrying out analysis work with a focus on international markets in Europe and USA.
• Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
• Extracted and interpreted data patterns to translate findings into actionable outcomes.
• Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate insights.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to identify needs and data sources.

• Implemented the Support Group Database to understand the genetic support sector on a national level.
• Secured a grant for the project 'Lived Experience Series: Putting Patients at the Centre Project' to create videos for the community to increase genetic health literacy and advocacy.
• Management of the GSNV Volunteer Program and GSNV support group membership program.
• Coordinated genetic support activities including enquiries, research, support group activities and education activities.
• Implemented support programs to increase public education of rare disease and share newly developed qualitative research findings.
• Organized and delivered the annual Rare Disease Day, grant writing workshops, Mental Health and First Aid and Accidental Counsellor Training.

• Facilitated an online symposium that was attended by 300 people worldwide in 2021 and acquired additional research funding for the CRE.
• Built our network to 1,200 people who received our communications and are on a database to be contacted as future advisors, participants and volunteers.
• Tracked the progress of the CRE and budgeted the full NHMRC 5-year awarded grant.
• Involved youth representatives to ensure that young people are consulted in the research processes to develop improved research practices and procedures.
• Managed an administrative team of two and an investigator team of 20, as well as aiding in the employment of 3 postdoctoral candidates, five PhD students and 25 research associates.
• Communicated effectively with a wide range of our stakeholders which included our partners in Sweden, Canada and Australia, as well as Research Associates in the US and UK.

• Assessed and provided appropriate trauma counseling to clients experiencing either domestic and family violence or sexual assault, within a supportive and safe environment
• Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
• Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients and adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
• Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
• Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
• Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

• Produced documentation and tools for the Rapid Response and Client Services teams.
• Created an evidence hierarchy and a guide to creating mini-Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) for Team Leaders and Managers to evaluate specific practices or programs for valuable outcomes.
• Compiled an EBP Memorandum and Presentation for the Regional Management Team.
• Drafted a structure for the Rapid Response Program Manual, which described an Intensive Placement Program that works to keep families together at the time that a child’s removal from the home is imminent.
• Took meeting notes, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.

• Created new policies and procedures to improve the patient experience Identified and facilitated resolution of unit operational problems independently, collaborating with the CEO to resolve complex problems.
• Streamlined patient discharge procedures, including improving communications with discharge destinations including halfway houses and other patient release programs post hospitalization.
• Scheduled patient testing, delivered specimens to lab, received lab results and posted in patient records for access by physicians.
• Monitored office supply inventory, analyzing usage patterns and requisitioning supplies and equipment as well as maintenance repair services.
• Trained and supervised new employees in the accurate documentation of proper record keeping for each patient.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

• Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
• Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
• Took and monitored vital signs, blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
• Conducted in-person greeting and intake, welcome and orientation for newly admitted and transferred patients.
• Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
• Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.

• Delivered organizational and administrative support for the program through schedules, meetings, and seminars including stipends, scholarships, and other awards payments, course calendar, graduate classes, events, processing grades, thesis submissions, failures, degree audits and room bookings.
• Prepared graduate student onboarding documentation, communicated progress to enrolled students, oversaw program curriculum, provided guidance and advice and oversaw administration of qualifying exams and requirements.
• Compiled prospective student applications presentation to facilitate faculty review applicants.
• Managed promotional material for the program and potential students, including the Graduate Fair, website and newsletter which increased program exposure.
• Acted as a liaison to The Graduate School on program and student matters.
• Took active role in Deans Office and University Affairs meetings, engaging with all parties and transcribing detailed notes of plans, decisions and options discussed.

• Used SPSS and RedCap to enter data and provided regular updates.
• Created and implemented procedures to obtain required information and support research goals.
• Disseminated research findings to personnel as white papers, presentations and spreadsheets.
• Recorded findings on PTSD research participants and reported to supervisors.
• Collected and recorded data at various field sites related to children with social phobia and panic disorder for later assessment and data analysis.
• Performed in-depth interviews with research subjects and compiled data and analyses into reports for review.

· Assisted scientists with in-depth qualitative data research in in vivo, exposure therapy environments.

• Coordinated a language immersive residential program that allowed students to associate knowledge with real-world experiences.
• Establish rapport with parents by creating my own one-hour orientation to adapt children to the residential program.
• Reviewed course materials and curriculum to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
• Collaborated with teachers to prepare lesson plans while working alongside German-speaking natives.
• Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
• Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.