People-first Leader in Development & Engagement
Resume:
Katie Addis
*****.*.*****@*****.***
Bishopville, MD 21813
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Elected Board of Education Member, District 6
Worcester County, MD Jan 2022 – Present
Review and collaborate with Board Members, Administration, and County Commissioners on a yearly Budget exceeding $120 million
Review and approve cost budget analysis for large projects (e.g. school construction) for the benefit of county taxpayers
Interpret and apply State and Local regulations to implement operational changes to a constantly evolving school system
Advocate for student success, parent engagement, and school improvement. Hand-selected by fellow board members to be on a Safety Task Force with the County Sheriff and State's Attorney to ensure our county was working to make Worcester County schools safe. Participated in hiring the Superintendent and collaborating with leadership. Promoted transparency and engagement on budget, policy, and social issues. Additional Experience
Seaside Christian Academy Board of Directors Member Apr ‘25 – Present Recreation Program Director
Wicomico County Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Sept 2011 – Nov 2014 Created and managed large county-wide events that attracted thousands of attendees from the region, facilitating and coordinating multiple vendors by managing cash flow and invoicing, as well as acting as the point of contact on-site during events.
Created work orders and invoices, managed and submitted staff time sheets, and built out programs in the county payment system to register children and adults for activities and events. Maintained professionalism while dealing with parents and the public, using de-escalation techniques to calm down angry participants to work through issues at hand. Recruited, trained, and supervised up to 40 part-time staff on a yearly basis. Designed and directed after-school programs, therapeutic camps, and public events. Managed $450,000+ in budgets with $140,000 net revenue annually. Maintained a positive, productive, and safe work environment for staff and children by following MSDE COMAR regulations and protocols.
Facilitated large projects with multiple community councils working toward an end goal for youth recreation. New Business Development Coordinator
The Knowland Group Mar 2011 – Sept 2011
Maintained CRM system with detailed client records. Assessed the service needs of Hoteliers and connected General Managers with Sales Managers to demo the CRM system
Worked cross-functionally with Sales Managers to schedule demo times throughout the day Established and strengthened relationships with General Managers and provided timely responses through phone calls and email inquiries
Daily tasks included calling potential clients to create new business, and as a result of my efforts, I received the Outstanding Achievement Award (May 2011).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED...
Education & Certifications
University of Northern Iowa – School-Age Care Leadership Certificate (2008) University of Iowa – B.A., Interdepartmental Business Studies, Entrepreneurial Management Certificate (2009) Online Trading Academy – Professional Day Trader (2009) MSDE/OCC – 45-Hour Child Care Completion (2012)
Delaware Technical Community College – Grant Writing (2013) Institute on the Constitution Certificates for Completion of the U.S. Constitution and Maryland Constitution Courses Katie Addis
*****.*.*****@*****.***
11043 Mumford Road
Bishopville, MD 21813
Director & Training Manager (International)
Various Locations- Camp Adventure Youth Services Summers 2005 – 2008 Served as a GS-7 level Contractor through the Department of Defense serving military youth and families. Directed camps for military children onsite in Korea, Marshall Islands, Japan, and Germany. Appointed Lead Recruiter and Trainer at the University of Iowa. Supervised up to 140 children and 16 staff per session. Overcame language barriers and ensured cultural integration. Primary Point of Contact for the Day Camp Army Garrison facility Assessed service needs to relay to camp staff for optimal performance Created engaging programs for ages 6–12 and conducted counselor trainings. Congressional Intern- Representative Judy Biggert (IL-13) Summers 2003 & 2004
Answered phones, took messages, and logged constituent opinions on issues Sorted and distributed mail and email correspondence and proactively managed mail campaigns Monitored newspaper mentions relevant to Ms. Biggert and her district Managed office supplies and assisted staff with scheduling and data entry Awards & Recognition
Nick Meyer Efficiency Award, Wicomico County – Saved $17,000 annually via scheduling system (2013) Outstanding Achievement Award, The Knowland Group (2011) Achievement Award, Camp Adventure Youth Services (2007) Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Windows OS YouTube Platform PowerDirector Facebook Ads Canva Amazon KDP Recware ActiveNet Adobe Reader Financial Trading Platforms Internet Research CRM Tools Core Competencies
Budget Oversight Financial Management CRM Systems KPI Tools Education Leadership Program Management Public Speaking Digital Media Team Development Video Editing Social Media Marketing Community Outreach
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