CATHERINE WESTERLAGE-WALLER
Dallas,TX
Summary
As proven leader in non-profit management, I excel in project management, marketing, and stakeholder relations. I significantly enhanced operational efficiency at the Arlington Museum of Art. With expertise in volunteer recruitment and a knack for fostering productive relationships, I am eager to leverage my skills in a dynamic new role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Tyler Kingston Mercantile
Dallas, Texas
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Completed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies
- Arranged a clean and organized sales floor for an optimal shopping experience
- Administered cash register transactions efficiently and accurately.
Assistant Director of Engagement
Arlington Museum of Art
Arlington, Texas
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Improved operational efficiency, quality, and output with continuous management of day-to-day operations and special projects by 50%
- Transformed efficiency by hiring and training over ten new employees on company processes and company culture in 3 months
- Proposed long term business strategy
- Integrated measurable goals for each team member that aligned with department objectives
- Acted and assisted in move to space eight times larger than the previous location
- Attained increase in visitor attendance by 25%
Special Projects Coordinator
Arlington Museum of Art
Arlington, TX
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Modernized volunteer program providing socials and trainings
- Improved overall involvement and participation of volunteers by 20%
- Executed plans to raise money for non-profit efforts of the museum
- Reorganized operating budget providing more insight and clarity for future ventures
- Organized procedures by standardizing project documentation and recordkeeping requirements
- Promoted effective communication between all team members throughout duration of projects
Special Assistant
Gracie Lane - A Collection of Shops
Arlington, TX
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Supervised front register and aided customers
- Managed money transactions and operated cash register
- Maintained events calendars
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - University Studies; Marketing And Communications
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2024
Skills
- Marketing
- Community Relations
- Staff hiring and training
- Project management
- Stakeholder relations
- Volunteer recruitment, training, and management
- Fundraising event planning
- Organizational Budgeting Skills
Interests
- ACTIVITIES , Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Arlington, TX, Vice President of Operations, Conducted weekly meetings and created meeting minutes and agenda, served on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
- Boys & Girls Club of Arlington, Arlington, TX, Awarded Third Runner Up for Most Successful Fundraiser, Raised over $35,000 for local clubs to upgrade facilities and educational programming
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Tyler Kingston Mercantile
09.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Director of Engagement
Arlington Museum of Art
10.2023 - 05.2024
Special Projects Coordinator
Arlington Museum of Art
09.2022 - 10.2023
Special Assistant
Gracie Lane - A Collection of Shops
05.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - University Studies; Marketing And Communications
The University of Texas At Arlington
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