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Hilary Engisch Klein

Stowe ,VT

Summary

Executive Director and Founder of Kids On Top Inc., skilled in child development, board relations, fundraising, and problem solving. Brings a fresh perspective and team communication skills. Former Development Director at Cachi Entertainment, adept at building professional networks.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director, Founder

Kids On Top Inc.
12.2014 - Current
  • Established a 501c3 Vermont Nonprofit with a mission of empowering children with serious illnesses and their families with self-confidence and athletic skill through outdoor adventure.
  • Work closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Exercise appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions. Collaborate with legal, accounting and other professional teams to maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Strategic improvements to enhance operations and organization efficiency.
  • Mentor children aged 3 to 18 in outdoor adventures, coaching and sport safety.

Development Director

Cachi Entertainment
01.1994 - 12.2019
  • Concept creation for film scripts, toys, music, and game ideas.
  • Film Script story development and doctoring.
  • Organized and spoke at film events, attended promotional sales events acting as client representative and developed new contacts.

Development Assistant

TKO Entertainment Inc.
08.1989 - 12.1993
  • Identified film and script needs and developed content.
  • Worked with writers, film executives, and post production houses to achieve completion of projects on time and within budget.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with differing levels of film community and script development teams.
  • Attended events to develop professional network.

Member - United States Freestyle Ski Team

United States Ski Team
12.1979 - 01.1987
  • Acted as a team leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Top Mogul Skier representing United States (8yrs.)
  • English, German, and French language
  • Athlete Representative U.S. Ski Team Board of Directors (1982-1984)
  • Author, Taylor Publishing Company's book,

U.S Ski Team "Skiing Freestyle."

Education

4 Year Program in Acting For Stage And Film -

The Stella Adler Acting Conservatory
West Hollywood, CA
06-1994

Post Graduate Degree/Film And Television Product. -

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05-1993

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT
05-1983

High School Diploma -

Champlain Valley Union High School
Hinesburg, VT
06-1976

Skills

  • Mentorship
  • Collaboration and Communication
  • Acting and Writing
  • Development
  • Board relations
  • Report compilation
  • Fundraising
  • Brainstorming

Accomplishments

- 4 time World Champion, Mogul skiing (1980, '81, '82, and '84)

- American Express Athlete of the Year (1984)

- Authored "Skiing Freestyle", Taylor Publishing (1985)

- Athletic Hall of Fame , University of Vermont (1990)

- Sports Illustrated - #16 of "50 of the greatest sports figures from Vermont 1900-2000 (2000)

- Vermont Sports Hall of Fame (2017)

- U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame (2018)





Languages

French
Limited Working
German
Limited Working

Timeline

Executive Director, Founder

Kids On Top Inc.
12.2014 - Current

Development Director

Cachi Entertainment
01.1994 - 12.2019

Development Assistant

TKO Entertainment Inc.
08.1989 - 12.1993

Member - United States Freestyle Ski Team

United States Ski Team
12.1979 - 01.1987

4 Year Program in Acting For Stage And Film -

The Stella Adler Acting Conservatory

Post Graduate Degree/Film And Television Product. -

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University Of Vermont

High School Diploma -

Champlain Valley Union High School
Hilary Engisch Klein