Kimberly C. Porter

414-***-**** acaz0q@r.postjobfree.com

**** ****** **. **. ***** TX 76244

Summary of Qualifications

Program Management Professional with 15 years of experience in higher education service delivery,

satellite campus start-ups, operations, teaching and curriculum development. Articulate communicator

skilled at building relationships, collaborating, and negotiating across all levels of an organization. Manages

multiple projects simultaneously within deadlines. Expertise in ADDIE model, and Kirkpatrick’s evaluation

methods. Additionally, BANNER, Blackboard, Hyperion and People Admin- Online Applicant Training.

Key Strengths Include:

Grant & Budget Management Strategic Planning

Organizational Change Staff Supervision & Facility Management

Program Development & Evaluation Facilitated Learning & Instructional Design

District Initiatives

Enrollment & Retention

Professional Experience

Saint Louis Community College

2011-2013

Manager, William J. Harrison Education center

Manage the day to day operations of a $10 million dollar Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Gold certified “green” center.

Oversee continuing education and academic credit coursework.

Create at risk student programming and student conduct administration processes.

Create marketing materials to increase student enrollment (web, flyer, ads)

Develop and monitor budgeting ($950 thousand), fiscal management and administrative policies and

procedures.

Initiate and implement long term strategic planning and change efforts- growing enrollment and workforce

development efforts.

Establish effective relationships with community organizations and leaders.

Supervise, coach, evaluate and train direct reports.

Aid in the development of curricula.

Key Accomplishments

-Nominated and selected to participate in the 2012 St. Louis Community College Chancellor’s

Leadership Academy.

-Wrote the key strategic directions, annual report, marketing/partnership plan, rebranding plan and

policy and procedure manual for the center.

-Served on the Advisory Council for Climate Study and District Web Redesign Committee

The University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, Milwaukee, WI

2004 – 2010

Senior Lecturer, Training / Technical Assistance Coordinator

Provided training and technical assistance to numerous non-profit organizations, focusing on family and

community relationships, succession planning, action planning, communication development, public policy,

leadership development, cultural competency, and program sustainability.

Maintained key relationships with the City of Milwaukee Health Department, Boys & Girls Club, YWCA,

Milwaukee Public School System, Parents as Teachers, and Head Start.

Assessed and prioritized training needs using ADDIE model, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups.

Wrote evaluation and impact reports, documenting progress and return on investment, working with

funding agencies, community partners, and local government officials.

Designed culturally-competent curriculum, learning events / activities, educational materials, and

teaching tools.

Key Accomplishments

- Facilitated organizational change strategies for the City of Milwaukee Health Department and various

non-profits, resulting in program start up assistance, including SWOT analysis, policies and

procedures, staffing, data collection tools, mission, quality control, and vision.

- Received the 2008 University of Wisconsin Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award.

- Spearheaded partnership to reduce infant mortality numbers. Designed a home-visitation program in

collaboration with the health department.

- Developed and delivered/taught 25 training sessions annually for 200+ participants. Collected,

analyzed, and interpreted data to evaluate the short-, medium-, and long-term outcomes for

educational programs using outcome data for program improvement and accountability.

- Researched, obtained, and managed state grant funding / contracts, resulting in a 25% budget

increase, including multi-year grant of $300,000, as well as additional contracts, increasing funds to

$400,000.

- Participated on strategic planning team with the UW Strategic Planning and Council for Strategic

Change. Drafted diversity and inclusion recommendations for the University of Wisconsin Cooperative

Extension strategic plan, representing 72 county offices. Focus areas included resource generation,

succession planning, scholarships, work-life balance, and community / social justice.

- Prepared and facilitated presentations for State and National conferences, including CYFAR (2007)

and UWEX Statewide Home Visitation Conference (2005, 2009, and 2010).

Harambee Ombudsman Project, Inc. Milwaukee, WI

1998 – 2004

Program Manager

Supervised programs, administered $600,000 to $800,000 in grant funds, and managed 10 cross-

functional staff members.

Guided and evaluated all programming operations, including youth services, neighborhood strategic

planning, job training, and community programs.

Key Accomplishment

- Engaged 200 underserved residents in a neighborhood strategic planning process. Wrote a

participatory grass roots strategic plan, which resulted in new affordable housing, an innovative

headquarters facility, and an award-winning job training program for at-risk youth.

- Trained at risk youth and adults soft skills.

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

1996

Intern for the DREAMS Scholar Program

Analyzed data and presented findings on socio-spatial marginality to fellow interns.

Education

Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI

2007

Master of Arts in Adult Education; specialization in Instructional Design

Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX

1998

Bachelor of Arts in Geography; minor Sociology

Certification

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Professional Certificates in Training:

Design and Development of Training Programs

Presentation and Delivery of Training Programs

American Society for Training and Development (ASTD):

Facilitating Organizational Change Certificate

Professional Affiliations

Member – Money Smarts School of Finance for Children Board of Directors

2013- Present

Member -ASTD Ft. Worth Mid Cities

2013- Present

National Member – American Society for Training and Development

2004 –2010

Member – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

2000 – Present

Member / Fundraising Committee – The Adult Learning Center Board of Directors

2009 – 2010

Personnel Committee – Council for the Spanish Speaking Board of Directors

2009 – 2010

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