Vice President
Resume:
GRETCHEN
KELLY
**************@*****.***
Anchorage, AK 99508
SKILLS
● Time Management
● Microsoft Office
● Staff Management
● Critical Thinking
● Program Improvements
● Budget and Contracts
● Community outreach
● Sales experience
● Creativity
● Staff Onboarding, training, and
evaluations
● Verbal and Written
Communication
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Virginia Augestad Memorial
Award for Promoting Professional
Women, Zonta Yellow Rose 2019
Glenn Godfrey Award, for 20
years of Community Service 2018
Nominated for staff member
award recognition multiple years
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward organizational objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in creating vision, program improvements, and developing staff.
WORK HISTORY
Alchemy Tribal Services - Vice President
Anchorage, AK • 02/2022 - Current
Work closely with Tribal leadership across the State of Alaska to interpret and enact current legislation and guidelines to create growth opportunities and develop Tribal goals and projects. Recruited, hired and onboarded new staff. Created and delivered training on financial topics as well as administrative topics. Worked in coordination with Alaska Tribal Spectrum and the Alaska Tribal Administrator’s Association to broaden internet options in rural Alaska. Completed grant evaluations with Denali Commission.
•Wrote the Tribal Administrator’s Manual
•Designed and delivered Critical Stress training
•Designed and delivered Fraud Prevention training
State Of Alaska, Department Of Health - Program Coordinator II Anchorage, AK • 06/2021 - 02/2022 Special Projects This mission critical position is embedded within State of Alaska, Covid-19 Vaccine Liaison Team, and focused on weekly communication to stakeholders and partners. Worked collaboratively with internal partners to gather, interpret, and distribute information. Provided continuous data analysis and evaluation of Contact Tracing Program. Provided supervision to contact tracing teams, and health program associates. Provided leadership to organize, revise, and improve existing programs designed to support project. Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution. Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across partner agencies. Highlights
● Managed Health Equity grant and contracts up to $5.5m.
● Contributed to design of Statewide Bounce Back Alaska media campaign for vaccination drive.
● Developed new methods of task distribution and project evaluation methods for staff.
International Exchange program
for Russian Language
National Finalist and Record
Breaker, Creative Problem
Solving
Featured in the book, titled Kids
from Nowhere
EDUCATION
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK • 08/2019
Master of Arts : Educational
Leadership (Administration)
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK • 05/2000
Master of Arts : Teaching
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK • 08/1999
Bachelor of Arts : English
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
AND COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
Alaska Chapter Zonta
International Member
2021-Present
Addressed educational and
health needs for women and
children Statewide. Coordinated
food drives for Children's
Lunchbox. Prepared 12 days of
Service campaign. Current
President Elect.
Habitat for Humanity Community
Outreach 2005-2007
Conducted Media Interviews.
Built community engagement
with key stakeholders. Installed
studs, subflooring, and sheetrock
on construction sites.
Coordinated fundraising events
Parents Reaching Out Board
Member 2002-2004
Reviewed and approved
non-profit expenses. Coordinated
Kuspuk School District - Principal
Aniak, AK • 08/2019 - 05/2021
Acted as chief executive officer of a school, overseeing all aspects of its operation in order to meet the institution's goal of educating children. Set academic agendas and objectives for students to meet and developed a plan of action for teachers to follow in helping children achieve those benchmarks. Collaborated with academic leadership team to discuss and develop policies and procedures. Evaluated student progress in order to determine the effectiveness of the educational plan. Interviewed, hired, and onboarded new faculty and teachers. Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards. Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data. Supervised teachers and other faculty members. Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families. Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback. Ensured that operating expenses did not exceed the allocated budget. Developed objectives for extra-curricular activities to include the sports program. Coordinated community activities.
Highlights
● Restructured staffing, resulting in a 98% decrease of injuries between QTR 1 and QTR 2
● Planned capital project of $18m with Cultural Committee and community
● Implemented new communication methods.
● Created new methods of distance education to meet pandemic needs
● Coordinated volunteers for Bruce Gotor Morgan memorial tournament
Anchorage School District - Teacher and Administrative Intern Anchorage, AK • 08/2005 - 05/2019
Explored how students learn and develop and applied techniques. Established and maintained standards of student behavior to achieve effective learning atmosphere that respected their individual and cultural characteristics. Created classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to maturity and interests of students. Organized class time to provide balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time and assessment. Guided learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and established clear objectives. Used current technology to enhance instruction, record-keeping and research. Evaluated pupils' academic and social growth and made appropriate referrals. Developed strategies for individual education plans. Worked as partner with parents, families, and community. Communicated weekly with parents. Continually updated school emergency plan to address ongoing and new needs.
Highlights
● Intensified courses resulting in 44% site based catch up growth- 10% above average sites
● “Most Diverse School in America”
funding with private donations
and March of Dimes grant.
Educated Alaskans on Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome risks and
prevention strategies. Planned
community events such as Walk
to Remember
CERTIFICATIONS AND
LICENSES
Alaska Procurement Officer
AP College Board Language and
Composition
AP College Board Literature
Floral Certificate
Alaska Teacher License
Alaska Administrator License
● Wrote and published district wide academic plans. Taught district wide training for staff inservices.
● Mentored and onboarded new staff by conducting observations with problem resolution as Teacher Mentor.
● Championed Charitable Giving Campaign
State Of Alaska Department Of Military And Veteran - Instructor Ft. Richardson, AK • 06/2001 - 08/2005
Educated young adults with a wide range of academic abilities at Alaska Military Youth Academy ChalleNGe Program. Utilized federal program guidelines, Alaska content and performance standards, and best educational practices to develop and adapt educational curriculum that provided hands-on activities and integrated approach to imparting academic knowledge. Demonstrated importance of healthy lifestyle choices, responsible citizenship, and employment. Integrated academic mandates, real-world expectations, and elements of program's Eight Core Components in preparing cadets to test for diplomas and certifications. Instructed cadets in science, social studies, and program core components. Conducted pretest assessments to determine cadets' educational level to modify curriculum, and to establish baseline to measure cadets' educational improvement. Assisted in planning, developing, and maintaining academic standards and evaluating curriculum in order to meet variety of learning styles, abilities, and levels, federal program mandates, and accreditation standards of Northwest Accreditation Commission. Constructed course objectives and lesson plans. Maintained records for attendance, grades, behavior, and cadet performance. Completed all data collection requirements for National Guard.
Highlights
● Featured in Anchorage Daily, “Troubled Youth Come Around…” 9/2002 for work with at-risk youth
● Chaired accreditation committee
● Built Library program- both program vision development and book drive
● Served as Interim Principal
EARLIER CAREER
Situs Ergonomics- Office Manager
State of Alaska, Department of Community and Economic Development- Administrative Assistant
First Health Services- Technical Writer
Alaska Quality Control- Industrial Air testing and Office assistant Zales- Jewelry Sales
Flowers for the Moment- Florist and Sales
Grubstake Realty and Auction- Heavy equipment and property sales
Alaska Arts and Ivory- Art and Jewelry Sales
Alaskan Ivory Exchange- Art and Jewelry Sales
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