Manager Executive
Resume:
Katharine M. Brokaw
N** W***** Mainland Dr., Oconomowoc, WI 53066
262-***-**** Home, 262-***-**** cell
EDUCATION
Advanced TESOL Certificate: TESOL Training International, United States
August 2016. Completed 140 hours training, including 20 observed student teaching hours.
M.S., Educational Administration: University of Wisconsin - Madison
December 1996, GPA 3.8.
B.A., Psychology: Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
May 1991, GPA 3.3. Minor in Spanish.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tutor: 2019-2020, Varsity Tutors, Milwaukee WI and Houston, TX. Tutor individuals in person and online in more than 19 subjects.
English Lecturer: 2019 – 2020, The Oxford Partnership, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Taught ESL courses in Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking & PET Prep to Saudi students from Eastern Province. Administered all English placement testing for new students. Cambridge University Certified PET Speaking Examiner.
English Instructor: 2016 – 2019, Niagara College, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Taught ESL courses in Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Active English & PET Prep to Saudi students from Al Ahsa and Eastern Province. Cambridge University Certified PET Speaking Examiner. Coordinator, Active English (curriculum design & coaching for 15 ESL teachers) & PET Co- Committee Chair, 2018.
English Lecturer: 2013 – 2016, Education Experts/University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Taught ESL courses in reading, writing, listening, speaking, ESP, Oxford Online and TOEFL courses to Saudi college girls from the Eastern Province. Coordinator of e-Learning, 2015-2016. Coordinator of Advanced Science - Engineering Track Teachers, fall 2014 – 2015.
English Professor: 2011 – 2013, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd U., Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Taught ESL reading, writing, listening, speaking, Dyned and TOEFL courses to Saudi college girls from the Eastern Province. Coordinator for DYNED, a computer – based English program, 2013.
ESL Teacher: 2010 – 2011, Saudi Aramco Schools, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Taught ESL reading, writing and speaking courses to Aramco employees and their children (girls and boys) from Dhahran/Khobar/Dammam areas.
Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships: 2008 – 2009
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO), Indianapolis, IN
Directed cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of nearly 250 corporate, foundation and government partners. Managed department of six and responsible for securing $3 million annually. Represented the Corporate/Foundation division at quarterly ISO Board meetings and directed Corporate Committee (10 corporate leaders) in solicitation efforts. Secured more than 15 new partners in 1.5 years with revenues exceeding $2,000,000.
Director of Grants Development: 2005 – 2008
Clark College, Vancouver, WA
Developed grant resources, processes & procedures to inform/assist faculty & staff with grant setup, management & reporting of all awarded grants. Secured more than $7 million in state, federal and foundation funding for College in less than 3 years.
Director of Development & Annual Giving: 2004 – 2005
Florida Community College at Jacksonville Foundation (FCCJ)
Director of Development: Managed all fundraising activities, daily foundation operations & five foundation staff. Campaign Manager for $14 million Scholarship Endowment Campaign, raising $6 million dollars through grant writing & solicitations to corporations, foundations & individuals. Developed communications plan for our 200+ scholarship donors, resulting in more than $100,000 new scholarship dollars & 50% more scholarship awards. Director of Annual Giving: implemented an alumni phone-a-thon, direct mail program & newsletter resulting in 40% increase in alumni giving & 20% increase in Faculty/Staff giving.
Development Consultant, Director of Annual Giving & Acting Director of Development: 2004 The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville, FL
Development Consultant: Responsible for oversight, hiring, training and implementing improvements for Development staff of four. Initiated first targeted fundraising event and first annual fund campaign, raising more than $100,000. Increased membership by more than 250 people, created five-year Development plan, and improved staffing by hiring four new personnel. Director of Annual Giving & Acting Director of Development: planned, implemented and oversaw all development activities, budget and five staff. Began silent phase of $25 million capital campaign, raised $100,000 in new funds through grant writing and events and advised the Board of Trustees and Museum Director on Development and capital campaign strategy.
Executive Director of Development/Endowment: 2002 - 2003 (Chicago, IL)
Director of Development: 2001 – 2002 (Vienna, VA)
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), Vienna, VA
Executive Director: planned, implemented and oversaw all development activities and four staff in our Virginia and Chicago offices. Responsibilities included prospect research, grant writing, personal and direct mail solicitations, advisory board and event management. Reported directly to President, worked with Board members and volunteers. Director of Development: administered, with the Executive Director, the primary responsibilities above and managed two staff in Virginia offices. During all positions, raised over $4 million in new operating and program funds from corporations, foundations, government agencies, individuals, parents, alumni and trustees.
Associate Director of Development: 1998 – 2001, St. Timothy's School, Stevenson, MD
Managed all aspects of the Annual Giving Program. Designed three constituent fund-raising appeals and ran reunion, trustee, alumni, grandparent and current parent giving. Doubled reunion and current parent giving and increased annual unrestricted giving by over $1,000,000 in less than three years. Worked with Trustees, faculty, alumni, students and parent volunteers.
Director of Admissions/Financial Manager: 1997 – 1998
Madison Country Day School, Waunakee, WI
Responsible for the entire admissions function: tours, interviews, financial aid, evaluating candidates and recruiting families. Managed the school budget and accounting software, produced quarterly financial statements for the Board, coordinated the school audit, developed a strategic marketing plan and served as Assistant to the Head of School. Doubled enrollment and provided leadership through several Head of School transitions.
Associate Director of Admissions: 1994 - 1995, Saint James School, St. James, MD
Interviewed, evaluated and recruited all prospective students. Member of Admissions Committee, developed tour guide system and school video, coordinated recruitment dinner that increased enrollment, and represented school at open houses and fairs.
Admissions & Development Associate: 1993 - 1994, University Lake School, Hartland, WI
Coordinated admissions interviews and tours, assisted alumni phonathons and maintained all written correspondence. Produced the Annual Giving and Capital Campaign Reports.
Admissions and Development Associate: 1991 - 1993, Maret School, Washington, DC
Admissions: Responsible for interviews, tours, testing and all aspects of student visits. Development: Organized all fund-raising correspondence, coordinated phonathons and alumni reunions, and served as liaison to parent and faculty planning committees.
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Proficient in all Microsoft Office software programs, Acadox, Moodle, Raiser’s Edge, Tessitura, Access and Filemaker Pro databases, BlackBoard, PeopleSoft and SmartBoard educational software, Quicken, QuickBooks, and Numbers financial software, Internet and email proficient, Apple/Mac/Windows proficient.
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