1. KIMBERLY K. KESKINEN
8031 South Klang Road, Bennett, Wisconsin 54873
218-428-0247 / KKESKINE@UWSUPER.EDU
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Graduation Date: May 1989
Major: Criminal Justice With Honors: Cum Laude
University of Wisconsin-Superior G.P.A.: 3.478
Bachelor of Science Graduation Date: May 2016
Major: Legal Studies Current G.P.A.: 3.465
Minor: Mediation/Conflict Resolution
University of Wisconsin-Superior
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES-
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR
Mediation/Conflict Resolution Completed: 08/26/15
 An informal process in which a neutral, trained, third-party assists groups or people who are in
conflict.
Paralegal Completed: 05/15/15
 A person qualified by education, training, or work experience to perform specifically delegated
substantive legal work under the supervision of an attorney.
Ethical Leadership Completed: 12/19/14
 Core competencies and learning outcomes for ethically-grounded leadership, organizational, and
policy-making skills that will enhance leadership in a wide range of applications.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Shelter Advocate 05/07/2014-Present
Center Against Sexual & Domestic Abuse, Inc.
Superior, Wisconsin
 Provide advocacy and supportive services to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse victims
and survivors in the shelter and through the 24-hour crisis line.
 Take incident reports by telephone from law enforcement regarding domestic violence and sexual assault
incidents.
 Follow-up with victims and offer support and services.
 Interview, conduct, and complete client intakes.
 Documentation and charting.
 Responsible for the safety and security of the clients and the shelter.
 Responsible for emergency situations: medical and fire.
 Responsible for seeing that shelter rules, responsibilities, and policies are followed.
 Safety planning with shelter clients and crisis-line callers.
 Report to the Department Program Supervisor.
Legal Advocate Internship 08/2014-09/2014
Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc.
Superior, Wisconsin
 Learned about issues/barriers affecting victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
 Assisted the Legal Advocate in providing clients with criminal justice support and assistance.
 Individual clients services: safety planning, legal advocacy, and attending court with clients.

2.  Followed up criminal court proceedings of offenders.
 Provided crisis counseling, information, referrals.
 Assisted with restraining orders, took them to the clerk of courts office, and to the sheriff's department to
be served by a deputy/civil processor.
Certified Nursing Assistant 04/2004-03/2013
Private Home Health Care
Superior, Wisconsin and Douglas and Bayfield Counties
 Assisted clients with activities of daily living.
 Walked, transferred, and obtained vital signs of clients.
 Delivery of medication.
 Provided transportation.
 Documentation and charting.
SKILLS
 Experience working with victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse
face to face and through the crisis line.
 Experience working with individuals from diverse and multicultural backgrounds.
 Ability to work as a team member, but be self-directed.
 Ability to set clear, professional boundaries and practice confidentiality.
 Excellent, clear communication skills verbally and in writing.
 Ability to speak one on one and to the public regarding domestic violence issues.
 Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects and possess organizational skills.
 Experience working in an in-patient drug and alcohol center.
 Trained in first aid/CPR/AED and health crisis emergencies.
 Knowledge/skills/abilities in criminal and civil court practice including TRO's, injunctions, legal
research and writing, LEXIS/NEXUS and WESTLAW.
 Knowledge/skills/abilities in law office management practices; trained paralegal that can assist attorney
and maintain records.
 Experience in crisis call management, crisis intervention, and the crisis-line.
 Knowledge/skills/abilities in professional role of a paralegal and to follow the guidance of an attorney in
legal consultation and representation.
CIVIL ENGAGEMENT/VOLUNTEERISM
 Academic Service-Learning Project, University of Wisconsin-Superior, Research on advocacy
organizations within a 90 mile radius of Duluth/Superior. Key information provided to CASDA.
 Center Against Sexual & Domestic Abuse, Inc.
 Family Forum Head Start
 Taking A Stand Against Bullying (Administrator)
REFERENCES
 Dr. Maria Cuzzo, Professor of Legal Studies, University of Wisconsin-Superior, Swenson 3142, P.O.
Box 2000, Superior, Wisconsin 54880, 715-394-8482 / MCUZZO@UWSUPER.EDU.
 Ms. Lisa Miller Mattsson, MSW, J.D., Continuing Education Program Manager, University of
Wisconsin-Superior, Old Main 102 C, P.O. Box 2000, Superior, Wisconsin 54880, 715-394-8033 /
LMATTSSO@UWSUPER.EDU.
 Ms. Melissa Booth, MSW, Program Director, REM Arrowhead, 5005-2 Matterhorn Drive, Duluth,
Minnesota, 55811, 218-590-2079 / 218-720-2995 / melissa.booth@thementornetwork.com.