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Edward
Keeter
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(616) 204-4380 | ed_keeter@hotmail.com | 906
McConnell Ave. | Erie, PA 16505
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Innovative, experienced, results-driven professional with a passion for building relationships that increase personal self-sufficiency through career selection and advancement.
Summary of Qualifications
• 20+ years rehabilitation counseling experience
• Experienced trainer and professional presenter
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and social media
• Experience with group facilitation
• Experience with highly diverse populations
Employment History
Supervisor of Plumbing & Electrical
Lowe’s Home Improvement Erie, PA
09/2019 – Present
- Supervise and lead 8 employees and two departments
- Monitor and replenish inventory levels, ensure that both departments are clean, orderly and arranged per corporate guidelines
Career Development Specialist
Goodwill Industries of Ashtabula, Inc. Ashtabula, OH
03/2019 – 06/2019
- Assisted individuals with barriers to success in preparing for, obtaining, and sustaining competitive employment
- Co-facilitated career exploration and job readiness training for youth with disabilities, ages 16-22
Life Guide Coach/Employment Coordinator
Goodwill Industries of SW MI Kalamazoo, MI
09/2018 – 01/2019
- Assisted individuals with barriers to success in preparing for, obtaining, and sustaining competitive employment
- Assisted families who are initially living below the poverty line with one or more children under age 3 with improving parenting skills, home stability, and academic success for the children with the goals of increasing self-sufficiency and breaking the cycle of poverty
- Met individually with parents monthly to track progress, plan next steps, and address emerging concerns
- Facilitated monthly meetings for all participating families to discuss common areas of interest
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist II
Goodwill Industries of SW MI Kalamazoo, MI
04/2013 – 08/2018
- Supervised practicum students from Western Michigan University Rehabilitation Counseling Master’s program
- Co-facilitated “Career Camp” which provides teens and young adults with their first paid working experiences and trains them on job search skills and how to be successful employees
- Provided job search skills training, placement and case management support to individuals with disabilities and criminal backgrounds
Owner/Consultant
Keeter Consulting, LLC Grand Rapids, MI
10/2006 – 04/2013
- Assisted customers of state rehabilitation agencies and Veterans Administration with validating, developing and implementing business plans for self-employment
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Michigan Rehabilitation Services Muskegon, MI
10/2005 – 09/2006
- Assisted persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with obtaining and retaining competitive employment
- Conducted vocational assessments, transferable skills analyses, labor market surveys
Vocational Specialist (Contracted)
Michigan Rehabilitation Services Lansing, MI
04/2003 – 09/2005
- Contracted team member of MRS Disability Management Program. Provided vocational rehabilitation counseling services to State of Michigan employees and individuals displaced from work due to disabilities covered by workers' compensation, auto no-fault and long-term disability insurance
- Presented workshops to train MRS staff on Open Options software
Supervisor, HR Web Services
Steelcase, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI
06/1998 – 12/2002
- Developed and maintained Inter-, Intra- and Extranet web sites for Human Resources content
- Trained staff on software that connected corporate Safety, Medical, Finance and Disability Management programs to track incidents, manage costs, and improve outcomes
Vocational Career Counselor
Steelcase, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI
04/1994 – 06/1998
- Participated in development of comprehensive corporate Disability Management program
- Trained and assisted employees displaced from their jobs due to injury or illness with safe and efficient return to work and reassignment activities
Educational Background
Master of Arts – Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Associate of Arts - Communications
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI
Volunteer History
- Mentor, Momentum Program, Kalamazoo, MI 08/2018 – 03/2019
- Mentor, SCORE, Kalamazoo, MI 01/2014 – 12/2017
- Volunteer, Animal Rescue Project, Kalamazoo, MI 06/2013 – 06/2016
- Assistant Coach, Kentwood AYSO, Kentwood, MI 09/2012 – 11/2012
- Webmaster, Excel Charter Academy, Grand Rapids, MI 09/2010 – 06/2012
- Webmaster/Blogger, FOCUS+ ADHD Support Group, Holland, MI 09/2008 – 09/2010
- Volunteer, Crash’s Landing, Grand Rapids, MI 07/2006 – 12/2008
- Planning Committee Member, American Cancer Society, Grand Rapids, MI 02/1997 – 06/2001
