Charlotte Kroening

Innovative, dependable designer and student passionate about helping others and about utilizing new technology to do so. Focused and balanced approach to analyzing and solving problems. Interested in application and user experience design and motivated to merge seemingly unrelated concepts toward unique and unified solutions.

Personal Experience

Program Counselor

  • ACR Homes, Inc., Roseville
  • June 2014 to present
  • Interact with variety of personalities across various departments including supervisors, direct care with disabled adults, nursing and medical staff, social service workers, and family members. Clearly understand both the boundaries of engagement and the system of interaction in place to facilitate these conversations.
  • Assist in transitioning from paper to computerized documentation for all patient records by utilizing Sharepoint technology throughout company operations.
  • Analyze existing systems of care and offer immediate innovations toward greater efficiency as well as in improved care for residents' experiences with the systems.
  • Offer assistance above and beyond baseline expectations and promote positive, team oriented working atmosphere.
  • Adhere to "Resident Agenda" by providing one on one contact with each resident and by carefully addressing the unique needs and requests of each resident/client with respect to client individuality, system standards, policies, and supporting conditions.

Engineering Student

  • Century College, White Bear Lake
  • Aug. 2012- June 2014
  • Worked on a team of 3 to design and construct a Basic Stamp robot for 2012 Century College Robot Show utilizing SolidWorks design software as well as programming in Basic, 3D printing and prototyping.
  • Experience in Project Management duties including structuring team work schedule, assigning jobs to teammates, checking in with supervisors, setting meeting dates, attending to deadlines, and completing necessary supporting documentation materials.
  • Completed full coursework in Engineering, Chemistry, Calculus, and Physics.
  • Member of Engineering Club

Courtesy Clerk

  • Kowalski's Markets, Minneapolis
  • Nov 2010-Jan 2011
  • Provided customer friendly environment and offered positive interaction both with coworkers and with customers.
  • Assisted in maintaining efficient front end operations and acquired skill in checking out orders quickly and accurately.

Model; Print and Runway & Musician; Various Venues

  • Caryn International, Minneapolis
  • First Evangelical Free Church, Minneapolis
  • July 2005-May 2006 and April 2003-2005
  • Coordinated with various clients in local fashion network to promote various design concepts and causes.
  • Acquired adaptability in time management, scheduling, travel, and interpersonal dynamics.
  • Participated in volunteer causes including DIVA Minnesota fashion fundraising event for AIDS research (March 2006).
  • Hired as solo trumpet section for a small group ensemble.

Education

  • A.S. Degree, Chemical Engineering, Century College toward B.S. Chemical Engineering University of Minnesota (in progress)
  • A.A. Degree, General Arts & Sciences, Century College 2012.
  • H.S. Diploma, Tartan High School & Math and Science Academy, 2004.
  • Level 6 Completion of Classical Ballet training, CBA of Ballet Minnesota, 2005.