Nikki Kendall

Nikki Kendall

15818 Briar St.

Omaha, NE 68136

(402) 981-0377

Education:     Masters of Science from Bellevue University in Human Services

          Bachelor of Science from University of Nebraska at Omaha in Psychology

          ACE Personal Training Certification

          FiTour Modern Pilate's Instructor

                          Stott Intensive Reformer Pilates

                          Group TRX 

Experience:

 Fitness Instructor: YMCA

September 2010-present

Responsible for leading Group Cycling, Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, HIIT, Bootcamp, Circuit,  and Yoga classes, Wellness Attendant, LIVEstrong at the YMCA Instructor and Personal trainer. These duties include:

Safely instructing YMCA patrons through Group Cycling, Pilates, and Yoga classes

Providing Personal Training services

Representing the YMCA and it’s core values

Assisting Patrons as needed

 Owner: Kendall Personal Fitness

      May 2011-present

Responsible for all day to day operations and providing personal training.

Providing personal training to clients

Marketing/PR events and networking

Insurance, Bookkeeping, and Accounting

Studio Manager: Pilates Center of Omaha

        January 2012-present

Responsible for managing fitness studio and leading group/individual  classes

Safely instructing clients in reformer pilates, TRX, Yoga, and Kettle Bell classes

Assisting in managing new fitness studio

Assisting clients as needed  

Student Advisor: Kaplan University

      September 2010-May 2011

      Responsible to serves as a direct link to the students in problem solving academic

      and social issues with the goal of assisting student to remain in school. These duties include:

Assisting with the implementation of the student retention plan and to be accountable for achieving the budgeted retention goal for the college.

Assisting as needed with the student scheduling process.

Maintaining effective personal communications with all first and second term students.

Assisting in monitoring student attendance and academic progress.

Assisting students in obtaining information regarding emergency childcare, healthcare, school transportation, and other community resources.

Assisting Director of Student Services on activities that give a well-rounded experience to the student.

Serve as liaison between students and academic and other college staff.

Assist the Director of Education and the Director of Student Services in meeting the re-enter goals through the re-admission process

Serve as lead Chair for the Community Outreach Committee.

Foster Care Supervisor: NOVA Therapeutic Community

November 2009- July 2010

Responsible for coordination of the implementation of the day-to-day operations of the foster

Care Program. These duties include:

To plan and insure consistent implementation of the Therapeutic Community Model, Family Centered Practice and Strengths Based Practices within the Foster Care Program.

Provide quality assurance of the program objectives within the Foster Care Program, including a Family Centered approach with biological parents of foster youth.

Develop and maintain staff schedules and work assignments for staff under direct supervision.

Provide direct supervision of the following programs: Emergency Foster Care Program, Agency Supported Foster Care Program, and Treatment Foster Care Program.

Complete staff performance appraisals as due and disciplinary reports as needed in collaboration with the Foster Care Director.

Review clinical records that document the treatment plans and progress, and incident reports utilizing agency format and standards for clinical recording and insure proper supervisory sign off.

Supervise and insure the compliance of all applicable Federal, state, local, and agency regulatory laws, standards and policies including the Department of Health and Human Services, Medicaid, Magellan, and Region VI.

Oversee and coordinate interactions of medical professionals, vocational/educational organizations, the criminal justice system, child protective services, and other organizations in order to maintain continuity of care for foster youth.

Be on call 24/7 for crisis situations and provide coverage for the emergency placement pager. 

ICCU Care Coordinator:    Region Six Behavioral Healthcare

    Department of Health and Human Services

August 2007- June 2008

Provide intensive case management service to families involved with

Department of Health and Human Services and the Juvenile Justice System by:

Providing case management services to develop and implement treatment plans consistent with the permanency plan for children who are Wards of the State of Nebraska.

Preparing both formal and informal documentation within established guidelines provided by the Department of Health and Human Services to assist in providing comprehensive care to children who are Wards of the State of Nebraska.

Preparing and providing formal reports to the Juvenile Justice System recording family involvement in the court system and compliance with established orders from the Court.

Conducting monthly care plan conferences to review Treatment Plans and progression towards familial goals. 

Establishing and maintaining contacts with foster parents, biological family members, and ancillary professionals to direct, coordinate, and facilitate treatment and services for families involved with the Juvenile Justice System. 

Actively participating in team meetings and promoting a positive working environment.

Case Manager:    Child Connect

July 2005- August 2007

Provide Community Services to families with challenged youth by

Establishing and maintaining contacts with referring workers, foster parents, biological family members, and ancillary professionals to direct, coordinate, and facilitate treatment and services for the foster family, the children in care, and providing case management services to develop and implement treatment plans consistent with the permanency plan for the child. Helping foster children, foster parents, and biological parents problem solve and focus on case plan goals.

Preparing both formal and informal documentation within established guidelines to assist in providing comprehensive care.

Conducting quarterly care plan conferences to review Treatment Plans and progression towards familial goals. 

Conducting training classes for ongoing continuing education for foster families within the agency.

Seeking outside funding opportunities by assisting in fundraising and grant writing

Actively participating in team meetings and promoting a positive working environment.

Assistant Director of Childhood Development:  YMCA

Sept. 2004- July 2005

Provide assistance in the maintenance and daily operations by:

Assisting Director is daily operations and functioning of the child development

Center in accordance with state licensing requirements.

Responsible for documentation, implementation, and billing of the Federal Food

Program.

Responsible for implementation of age-appropriate Curriculum.

Responsible for all employee scheduling

Direct Supervisor over the Y-Care program.

Assist in fundraising and grant writing

Collaborating between various programs to help achieve goals.    

  Community Treatment Aide:  Visinet Inc.

                  May 2004 – Sept. 2004

Provide Community Services to families with challenged youth by:

Integrating activities and interventions consistent with the Treatment Plan and Axis I Diagnosis.

Collaborating between client and current placement to plan weekly schedules.

Assisting family/client in obtaining goals.

Facilitating interactions between Mental Health Professionals and family/client.

Implementing and utilizing resources to obtain identified goals.

Gathering data in forming client’s goals and baseline data.

Conducting sessions to help achieve goals.

                          Behavior Health Technician:  Girls and Boys Town Intensive Residential Treatment Center

        April 2002- April 2004

Supervise behavior of challenged youth aged 6-18 by:

Teaching social skills.

Providing a safe environment.

Maintaining Therapeutic Relationships.

Coordinating with Treatment Team to maximize full potential of the youth.

Managing classroom activities.

Assisting in developing Pediatric Behavior Plan.

Maintain positive working environment by:

Assisting Coordinator.

Improving performance.

      Behavioral Technician:  First Home Care Corp.

      Feb 2000 – Feb 2002

Provide Services to challenged youth by:

Integrating activities and interventions consistent with the Treatment Plan and Axis I Diagnosis.

Assisting family/client in obtaining goals.

Implementing and utilizing resources to obtain identified goals.

Gathering data in forming client’s goals and baseline data.

      Youth Worker Intern: Children’s Square USA

      June 1999 – Feb 2000

Provide Services to challenged youth by:

Integrating activities and interventions consistent with the Treatment Plan and Axis I Diagnosis.

Implementing and utilizing resources to obtain identified goals.

Gathering data in forming client’s goals and baseline data.

      Sales:  Bike Rack Inc.

      July 1995 – June 1999

Provide Services by:

Assisting Customers in purchasing

Inventory management

Strengths: Group Leadership

Conflict Management

Customizing Behavior Solutions

Certifications: CPR/First Aid

                                         TACT-2

                                         CPI