Project Management
Resume:
KATHERINE RYAN
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Area of Focus: Multinational Organization – Relief and Development
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Articulate, people-oriented, and goal-driven professional equipped with career-long history in demonstrating solid leadership expertise in both local and international aspects.
Leverage strong capability in guiding and mentoring individual to align work performance with organizational goals and objectives. Excel at administering projects and organizational operations toward community development. Capitalize on extensive awareness in global situations through regular coordination with international networks. Thrive at developing and implementing community-specific programs. Possess outstanding ability in communicating with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds utilizing bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS WITH EXPERIENCE
Program Development and Implementation
- Designed sustainable fund development programs and piloted the implementation of “The Dream Realization School” (9-month training program) for career development on local and global engagement.
Project Management
- Proactively engaged in strategic planning, implementation, and management of development projects for local and international communities.
Leadership and Training
- Demonstrated solid interpersonal and leadership skills in mentoring and guiding more than 500 people on a semi-regular basis as well as in establishing high-caliber teams of volunteers.
Cross-Cultural Relations
- Efficiently promoted and led diverse volunteer engagements in various countries such as India, Haiti, Germany, Belgium, Macedonia, Jordan, Israel, Cambodia, and Honduras.
Budget/Finance Management
- Developed and allocated more than $600K annual department budget; conducted due diligence for all organizations supported by NCCTK; and prepared and submitted comprehensive monthly report to upper management.
Fundraising Event Management
- Generated more than $60K development fund by spearheading an annual fundraising event comprised of live and silent auction and direct solicitation.
Administrative Operations
- Carried out diverse administrative and human resource functions such as website update, presentation preparation, job description creation, performance appraisals., and conflict resolution
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
NORTH COUNTY CHRIST THE KING (NCCTK) - LYNDEN, WA
INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL MISSIONS DIRECTOR JAN 2005–PRESENT
- Drive the achievement of self-developed organizational goals and objectives in collaboration with senior leadership team with focus on fund disbursement to various international nonprofit organizations while overseeing 10% of annual income.
- Serve as local event organizer tasked to disseminate information regarding partner organizations while encouraging members’ participation.
- Take charge of organizing and executing travel plans for members to collaborate with field partners in developing volunteers and leaders in various international functions.
- Arrange and facilitate conferences, and network with other organizations to maintain proactive coordination.
- Render proactive assistance in funding various projects which include building of schools, clinics, and businesses, as well as feeding programs and water projects.
Career Highlights:
- Strategically created and implemented both local and international programs; facilitated training of 260 core volunteers.
- Took part in establishing the Life Giving Network concentrated in developing indigenous leadership and micro-business operating within $165K annual budget.
- Successfully established and utilized funding channels for various development works in both local and international locations.
- Held responsible for the successful two-day event execution through proactive coordination of media and marketing campaign.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE SENIOR PASTOR SEP 2003–DEC 2004
- Performed a wide array of administrative duties such as schedule and meeting organization, correspondence preparation, record management, and other related paperwork.
- Provided assistance to senior leadership to minimize workload.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
THE WOODS COFFEE - LYNDEN, WA
SALES ASSOCIATE/CASHIER AUG 2002–JUN 2003
EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL AND CIVIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP: 2013
Bakke Graduate University, Seattle, WA
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION WITH CONCENTRATION IN PUBLIC RELATIONS: 2004
Canyon College, Canyon City, ID
GPA: 4.0
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION: 2002
Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA
GPA: 3.75
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CROSS-CULTURAL RELATIONS CERTIFIED TRAINING: 2001
Youth with a Mission, Switzerland
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: 2004–2009
North Whatcom County Fire and Rescue
TOASTMASTERS
ACTIVITIES
US-based Board Member, Icthuse International Vice President, Board Member, Up Inc.
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, New Way Coordinator, Community Garden
Organizer/Volunteer, Starfish Ministries Volunteer, Eurovangelism Vice President, Whatcom County 4-H
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Microsoft Office Suite for Mac iWork Pro-Presenter MailChimp WordPress Skype FaceTime
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