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Kaara McHugh
Educator With 10+ Years Of Experience In Client Engagement And Project Leadership
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 10 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Lecturer
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated internal resources for execution of 5 major capstone projects
- Managed relationship with 20+ clients and relevant stakeholders
- Designed, scaled, and implemented training plans, projects, and content for portfolio of 20+ clients
- Developed detailed project plans to track project deliverables and document all actionable items
- Performed one-on-one coaching with clients that required customized training tailored to learning types
- Delivered training in individual and group settings, adjusting material based on all participants' needs
Program Manager
Studio 12 Collaborative School of the Arts
01.2019 - Current
- Designed, scaled, and implemented training plans, projects, and content for a portfolio of 80+ clients
- Created step-by-step project plans and digitized tools to engage clients with project curriculum
- Monitored and communicated relevant project information to stakeholders, clients, and project team
- Coordinated completion of all client projects, while ensuring projects are within scope and on-time
- Spearheaded new projects, camps, classes, and opportunities while doubling the company's size
- Developed detailed project plans to track project deliverables and document all actionable items
- Managed marketing strategies, event schedules, invoices, websites, and client management software
- Tracked each project's budget for supplies, activities, and inventory necessary for project completion
- Performed one-on-one coaching with clients that required customized training tailored to learning types
- Documented and analyzed data sets on performance and progression of each client's activity
- Digitized all projects, content, and resources for virtual and in-person interactions while integrating how-to videos, pdfs, technology tools, and training platforms to ensure client success with new processes
- Successfully transitioned organization's training program to virtual and hybrid models, digitizing all curriculum and materials, troubleshooting technology, and integrating EdTech apps and platforms.
Education
Master of Music - Vocal Pedagogy
Boston Conservatory
Boston, MABachelor of Music - Music Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MASkills
Decision-Making
Public Speaking
Adaptability
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Group and individual instruction
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Online content delivery
Analytical Thinking
Phone and Email Etiquette
Project Scheduling
Certification
Google Project Management Professional Certificate
Accomplishments
- Used Google classroom to develop application tracking spreadsheets for prospective music and theatre majors.
Software
G Suite
Canva
Studio Management Software
Social Media Management
Slack
Wondershare Filmora
Powerpoint
Timeline
Lecturer
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
08.2022 - Current
Program Manager
Studio 12 Collaborative School of the Arts
01.2019 - Current
Master of Music - Vocal Pedagogy
Boston Conservatory
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst