KIMI IRENE GINN (Formerly Kimi (Ginn) Rabun) Website: www. imikenterprises.com Phone: (253) 273-2999 Email: KimisJoy2014@gmail.comPROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:Self-initiating professional with high-level administrative experiences in diversity-focused educational training, program development/implementation and management/assessment. Specialized expertise in the establishment and retention of inclusive school/business/community partnerships. Productive career readiness and college preparation skills. Innovative resource development, sales/marketing and fundraising skills. Cross-cultural competency in effective written and verbal communication processes. Effective strategies for the consistentdelivery of productive community relations. Creative African American Storyteller. EXPERTISE:Diversity Services - Training, Equity and Inclusion Assessment and Program Development School/Business/Community Partnership CollaborationCareer Readiness/College Preparation Sales/Marketing and Public RelationsFundraising and Special Events Community Outreach, Volunteer Recruitment, Networking and Mobilization Cross-Cultural Communication CompetenciesPerforming Arts TalentsEXPERIENCE:Owner-Consultant 1990 - PresentIMIK EnterprisesOwns and operates a company that develops/provides DEI programs/servicesincluding diversity plan development, educational, corporate and governmental employee diversity/cultural competency workshops, conflict resolution/mediation services, community building seminars, school/business internships, motivational keynote addresses and cultural arts performances and activities.* Current and Past IMIK Enterprises Projects and Contractual ServicesCertified Corporate/Governmental Diversity Trainer 1997 - 2002Conducted The Boeing Company and Pierce County Government in Washington Statecorporate and governmental level diversity/cultural competency focused workshops that assist with the sustainability of a hostile free work environment.Soft Skills Facilitator 2001 – 2022Arnold Services of Tacoma, Washington Career Preparation/Resume Writing Workshops, Leadership Seminars, Teambuilding RetreatsConsultant 2010 - 2015Learning Dynamics, Inc.Wallingford, ConnecticutConducts workshops that assist organizations to improve performance, maintain compliance, create and sustain hostile free work environments and enhance customer services.
* Current and Past IMIK Enterprises Projects and Contractual Services ContinuedHampton University Kiddie Kamp Hampton, VA Summer 2014Kelly Professional Services 2011 – 2012 Provided substitute teaching services in greater Hartford, CT area schools. Faith Summer Arts Program – Faith Congregational Church Hartford, CT Summer 2011 Developed/presented African American history focused arts curriculum for a youth ages 7 – 17. Joe Jordan Ragtime/Jazz Collection Donation and Project 2006 - Present Hampton University Contracted Coordinator 2002 - 2003 Communities in Schools of Puyallup Puyallup, Washington Developed the infrastructure for a sustainable process to identify and deploy the appropriate community resources that can support student success in Puyallup schools.Consultant 1999 - 2001High School Career Internship Coordinator and Careers Class Instructor Seattle Public Schools – Middle College High SchoolCoordinated internships and taught career classes for high school students.Area Development Director 1998 – 1999 (one year campaign) The College Fund/UNCF - Seattle Area OfficeDeveloped/managed 1998-99 fundraising campaign. Raised 1.2 million dollars.* Positions and Areas of ResponsibilityCEO and President 2017 – Present (consultant status to this non-profit organization) Vibrant Schools of Puget Sound Tacoma, WashingtonManage the operational aspects of the organization’s school focused equity focused advocacy activities to ensure anti-racist, equitable educational policies and procedures in local school districts Multicultural Analyst 2016 – 2017 University of Washington/Tacoma Substitute Teacher (part time and on call) 2015 – PresentFederal Way School DistrictsMembership and Marketing Manager 2012 – 2014 Girl Scouts of Connecticut – Hartford, Connecticut Managed the membership and marketing activities in the greater Hartford area.Senior Program Officer 2008 – 2009 (grant funded) College Success Foundation – Issaquah, Washington Managed the day-to-day operational and transitional activities for the mentorship and scholarship programs.
*Positions and Areas of Responsibility ContinuedPartnership Coordinator and Recruiter 2005 – 2007 (grant funded) Big Brothers Big Sisters of King, Pierce and Jefferson Counties in Washington Provided recruitment and outreach services for the purpose of increasing the number of mentors representing diverse populations. Conducted fundraising and public relations.Director 1992 – 1997 (grant funded) Seattle Community College District: Seattle Coalition for Education Equity Project. Managed/assessed a five (5) million-dollar multi-year Ford Foundation project to create enduring, city-wide partnerships to effect systemic change in the equitable delivery of K-16 educational services. Monitored equity compliance and equal opportunity accessibility for college transfer activities. Provided assessment to assist with equity and inclusion practices in delivering of higher education services. Facilitated the institutionalization of students of color programs at the university, community college and high school levels. Grant writing and major fund development. Business internship co-ordination. Project Manager and Community Relations Coordinator 1987 - 1991Seattle Public Schools Seattle, WashingtonDeveloped/implemented strategies for the reduction of disproportionality. Coordinated district-wide school/business partnership activities that supported academic success. Facilitated community outreach/mobilization activities, monitored volunteer services, mentorships and school-to-work initiatives for southwest regional schools. Served as the district-wide liaison to the Partnership inPublic Education (PIPE) and Communities in Schools (CIS) business and community programsEDUCATION: Wilson High School Honor Graduate and ASB President Tacoma, Washington Bachelor of Arts Degree Major: Elementary Education Minor: Library Science Antioch College/Prometheus Campus: Tacoma, Washington Graduate Studies in Human Development/Multicultural Education Pacific Oaks College: Pasadena, California
MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATIONS:
Member, Allen A.M.E. Church - Tacoma, WAMember and Past Officer, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedMember, Black Collective of Tacoma and Pierce County Member, Black Education Strategy Roundtable (BESR)Past Co-Chair and Member, Board of Directors, Communities in Schools (CIS) of Seattle, WA City of Lakewood, Beloved Community Campaign Initiator and Program Developer Past Member, KNKX Radio Station Community Advisory Council Past Member, Lakewood African American Police Advisory Council (LAAPAC) Board Member, Lakewood Multicultural Council (LMCC) Member, NAACP Education Committee - Tacoma, WA Founding Community Member, University of Puget Sound Race and Pedagogy Institute - Tacoma, WAPlanning Member/Presenter University of Washington/Tacoma “Power of One” LGBTQ Conferences 2006 and 2016 Storyteller/Developer for YWCA/ Pierce County 2015,16,17 Domestic Violence Fundraiser “Voices of Courage”
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KIMI IRENE GINN (Formerly Kimi (Ginn) Rabun) Website: www. imikenterprises.comPhone: (253) 273-2999 Email: KimisJoy2014@gmail.comPROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:Self-initiating professional with high-level administrative experiences in diversity-focused educational training, program development/implementation and management/assessment. Specialized expertise in the establishment and retention of inclusive school/business/community partnerships. Productive career readiness and college preparation skills. Innovative resource development, sales/marketing and fundraising skills. Cross-cultural competency in effective written and verbal communication processes. Effective strategies for the consistentdelivery of productive community relations. Creative African American Storyteller. EXPERTISE:Diversity Services - Training, Equity and Inclusion Assessment and Program Development School/Business/Community Partnership CollaborationCareer Readiness/College Preparation Sales/Marketing and Public RelationsFundraising and Special Events Community Outreach, Volunteer Recruitment, Networking and Mobilization Cross-Cultural Communication CompetenciesPerforming Arts TalentsEXPERIENCE:Owner-Consultant 1990 - PresentIMIK EnterprisesOwns and operates a company that develops/provides DEI programs/servicesincluding diversity plan development, educational, corporate and governmental employee diversity/cultural competency workshops, conflict resolution/mediation services, community building seminars, school/business internships, motivational keynote addresses and cultural arts performances and activities.* Current and Past IMIK Enterprises Projects and Contractual ServicesCertified Corporate/Governmental Diversity Trainer 1997 - 2002Conducted The Boeing Company and Pierce County Government in Washington Statecorporate and governmental level diversity/cultural competency focused workshops that assist with the sustainability of a hostile free work environment.Soft Skills Facilitator 2001 – 2022Arnold Services of Tacoma, Washington Career Preparation/Resume Writing Workshops, Leadership Seminars, Teambuilding RetreatsConsultant 2010 - 2015Learning Dynamics, Inc.Wallingford, ConnecticutConducts workshops that assist organizations to improve performance, maintain compliance, create and sustain hostile free work environments and enhance customer services.* Current and Past IMIK Enterprises Projects and Contractual ServicesCertified Corporate/Governmental Diversity Trainer 1997 - Present Conducting The Boeing Company and Pierce County Government in Washington Statecorporate and governmental level diversity/cultural competency focused workshops that assist with the sustainability of a hostile free work environment.Soft Skills Facilitator 2001 – PresentArnold Services of Tacoma, Washington Career Preparation/Resume Writing Workshops, Leadership Seminars, Teambuilding RetreatsConsultant 2010 - 2015Learning Dynamics, Inc.Wallingford, ConnecticutConducts workshops that assist organizations to improve performance, maintain compliance, create and sustain hostile free work environments and enhance customer services.
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* Current and Past IMIK Enterprises Projects and Contractual Services ContinuedHampton University Kiddie Kamp Hampton, VA Summer 2014Kelly Professional Services 2011 – 2012 Provided substitute teaching services in greater Hartford, CT area schools. Faith Summer Arts Program – Faith Congregational Church Hartford, CT Summer 2011 Developed/presented African American history focused arts curriculum for a youth ages 7 – 17. Joe Jordan Ragtime/Jazz Collection Donation and Project 2006 - Present Hampton University Contracted Coordinator 2002 - 2003 Communities in Schools of Puyallup Puyallup, Washington Developed the infrastructure for a sustainable process to identify and deploy the appropriate community resources that can support student success in Puyallup schools.Consultant 1999 - 2001High School Career Internship Coordinator and Careers Class Instructor Seattle Public Schools – Middle College High SchoolCoordinated internships and taught career classes for high school students.Area Development Director 1998 – 1999 (one year campaign) The College Fund/UNCF - Seattle Area OfficeDeveloped/managed 1998-99 fundraising campaign. Raised 1.2 million dollars.* Positions and Areas of ResponsibilityCEO and President 2017 – Present (consultant status to this non-profit organization) Vibrant Schools of Puget Sound Tacoma, WashingtonManage the operational aspects of the organization’s school focused equity focused advocacy activities to ensure anti-racist, equitable educational policies and procedures in local school districts Multicultural Analyst 2016 – 2017 University of Washington/Tacoma Substitute Teacher (part time and on call) 2015 – PresentFederal Way School DistrictsMembership and Marketing Manager 2012 – 2014 Girl Scouts of Connecticut – Hartford, Connecticut Managed the membership and marketing activities in the greater Hartford area.Senior Program Officer 2008 – 2009 (grant funded) College Success Foundation – Issaquah, Washington Managed the day-to-day operational and transitional activities for the mentorship and scholarship programs.
*Positions and Areas of Responsibility ContinuedPartnership Coordinator and Recruiter 2005 – 2007 (grant funded) Big Brothers Big Sisters of King, Pierce and Jefferson Counties in Washington Provided recruitment and outreach services for the purpose of increasing the number of mentors representing diverse populations. Conducted fundraising and public relations.Director 1992 – 1997 (grant funded) Seattle Community College District: Seattle Coalition for Education Equity Project. Managed/assessed a five (5) million-dollar multi-year Ford Foundation project to create enduring, city-wide partnerships to effect systemic change in the equitable delivery of K-16 educational services. Monitored equity compliance and equal opportunity accessibility for college transfer activities. Provided assessment to assist with equity and inclusion practices in delivering of higher education services. Facilitated the institutionalization of students of color programs at the university, community college and high school levels. Grant writing and major fund development. Business internship co-ordination. Project Manager and Community Relations Coordinator 1987 - 1991Seattle Public Schools Seattle, WashingtonDeveloped/implemented strategies for the reduction of disproportionality. Coordinated district-wide school/business partnership activities that supported academic success. Facilitated community outreach/mobilization activities, monitored volunteer services, mentorships and school-to-work initiatives for southwest regional schools. Served as the district-wide liaison to the Partnership inPublic Education (PIPE) and Communities in Schools (CIS) business and community programsEDUCATION: Wilson High School Honor Graduate and ASB President Tacoma, Washington Bachelor of Arts Degree Major: Elementary Education Minor: Library Science Antioch College/Prometheus Campus: Tacoma, Washington Graduate Studies in Human Development/Multicultural Education Pacific Oaks College: Pasadena, California
MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATIONS:
Member, Allen A.M.E. Church - Tacoma, WAMember and Past Officer, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedMember, Black Collective of Tacoma and Pierce County Member, Black Education Strategy Roundtable (BESR)Past Co-Chair and Member, Board of Directors, Communities in Schools (CIS) of Seattle, WA City of Lakewood, Beloved Community Campaign Initiator and Program Developer Past Member, KNKX Radio Station Community Advisory Council Past Member, Lakewood African American Police Advisory Council (LAAPAC) Board Member, Lakewood Multicultural Council (LMCC) Member, NAACP Education Committee - Tacoma, WA Founding Community Member, University of Puget Sound Race and Pedagogy Institute - Tacoma, WAPlanning Member/Presenter University of Washington/Tacoma “Power of One” LGBTQ Conferences 2006 and 2016 Storyteller/Developer for YWCA/ Pierce County 2015,16,17 Domestic Violence Fundraiser “Voices of Courage”REFERENCES UPON REQUEST