Meet the Capitol  YouthBuild Team

Program Coordinator, Michael austin

Michael is a new hire to HRDF on 7/27/2020. His past experiences include working for Jackson Kelly Law Firm for 10 yrs, as Lead Accounting Specialist - which entailed keeping the firm compliant with IRS regulations and implementing checks and balance procedures.  On his downtime he enjoys playing music with his band, acquiring real estate and giving back to the community. He began his career at HRDF as a Service Placement Specialist for the Employment for Independent Living Program and was the One-Stop Coordinator for Region 3. He is currently the Program Coordinator for the Charleston YouthBuild program.

Worksite Supervisor, ​Clayton Hamilton

Case Manager/Counselor, Kim Blazek

​Clayton serves as the work site supervisor for Capitol YouthBuild at the Charleston HRDF office. As a supervisor with over 25 years experience in construction and automotive repair, he works with youth in the field as well as shop instruction. Clayton's goal is to make the participants familiar with tools and building, as well as repair concepts in both construction and automotive skills. He hopes that they leave with a better understanding in the construction and automotive fields and that they achieve a great work ethic. Clayton says, "hopefully helping them today will change their tomorrow."

Kim Nolte-Blazek comes to HRDF from Texas with over 25 years of education experience including 18 years of teaching.  She has worked as a  business owner and director, a manager and a mentor who prides herself as a well-rounded  person.
 
Kim graduated with a BA in Education, majored in English and minored in dance from the University of Houston. She also has a certification in Human Services, specializing in Counseling. Her background is working with adolescents with addiction issues. She had the opportunity to counsel  individuals as well as groups, was the Student Development Director at a prestigious national private school and has written curriculums for many secondary education subjects including creative writing, speech and dance. Kim has also worked in marketing and promotions and has built a following in the dance world.
 
When Kim is not serving others in some respect, you may spot her antique shopping, hiking in nature or laying out by a pool. She also enjoys reading, watching movies, dancing and spending time with her favorite fur babies, her two cats.  Kim does miss her hometown of Galveston, Texas where her family is, but wanted a change and moved to Charleston just over a year ago. She has three grown children; Anthony, Kameron and BreLynn.
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