1. KURT KUHNE
1202 Seward Ave
Sitka, Alaska 99835
(907) 545-0123
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, May 1988
Criminal Justice Major; Sociology Minor
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Director
7/09- 6/2016 Yuut Elitnaurviat- The People’s Learning Center, Bethel, Alaska
Responsible for day to day operations of a Regional Training Center with an annual
operating budget in excess of $4.5 million; Responsible for capital development to
expand Yuut’s $30 Million campus as well as organizational and program development.
Well Child Coordinator
5/08- 6/09 Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Bethel, Alaska
Responsible for coordinating EPSDT/Well Child services for YKHC
Manager of Human Resource Programs
3//06- 5/08 Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Bethel, Alaska
Responsible for managing compensation and benefit programs, HRIS.
Deputy Director of Human Resources
12//03- 3//06 Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Bethel, Alaska
Responsible for maintaining HRS database, supervision of Core HR staff, direct
department services, represent department on corporate initiatives.
Human Resources Compensation Manager
08//03- 12//03 Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Bethel, Alaska
Facilitated the implementation of corporate compensation plan.
Adult Probation Officer II
09/99- 08/03 State of Alaska, Division of Probation and Parole, Bethel, Alaska
Supervised offenders on probation/parole, wrote petitions to the court and parole board,
interviewed victims and crime witnesses, provided written and oral reports to the court.

2. Eligibility Technician II
12/96-09/99 State of Alaska, Division of Public Assistance, Bethel, Alaska
Determined eligibility of Federal and State entitlement programs, developed family self-
sufficiency plans, counseled clients regarding self-sufficiency and employment, entered
data into the system for use by federal government.
Assistant Store Manager
12/93- 7/96 Samson Hardware Company, Fairbanks, Alaska
Supervised employees, ensured ample manpower (hiring and firing), and oversaw retail
counter and warehouse productivity.
PERSONAL DISTINCTIONS
Demonstrated Leadership Skills:
Currently serve on the Alaska Workforce Investment Board, and the Alaska Commission
on Postsecondary Education, served on Governor Walker’s transition team, YKHC’s
Napartet Goal Team, team champion of YKHC Value-Added Ideas program, facilitated
opening of YKHC Wellness Center, led implementation of corporate compensation
package, facilitated the implementation of YKHC’s HRIS system, served as Health and
Social Services Agency representative to the Western Alaska Fisheries Disaster, and
Previous Board Member of The Bethel Family Clinic.
Proficient Computer and Data Management Skills:
Kronos Human Resource Information System Administrator, proficient in Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint Access), proficient in SMS, advanced training in Crystal
Report writing.
Positive Work Ethic and Continuous Career Development
Work history shows frequent promotions and positive evaluations, completed multitude of
career enhancing trainings including: “How to Handle People with Tact and Skill”,
Workers Compensation, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Domestic Violence.
REFERENCES
Gene Peltola, Sr.
Executive Director-Orutsararmiut Native
Corporation
Previous Chairman-Yuut Elitnaurviat
(907) 543-2608
Mike Hoffman
President, Association of Village Council
Presidents
(907) 543-7601
Mary Pete
Director-KuC Kuskokwim Campus of UAF
Chairman- Yuut Elitnaurviat- The People’s
Learning Center, Inc.
(907) 543-4502