Kady Allen
Wethersfield,CT
Summary
Program Manager with 3 years experience in volunteer management, effective relationship building, and developing and implementing strategies to achieve performance metrics. Skilled in empowering stakeholders, problem solving, and creative thinking. Passionate about working with individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges, and youth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Best Buddies
07.2022 - Current
- Managed 65 School Chapters across the state by working with student leaders and faculty advisors to meet program deadlines and goals to effectively grow participant base by 50%
- Organized, developed curriculum for, and lead in depth trainings for volunteers to support program initiatives
- Managed multiple strategic projects including supporting major events with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Collaborated with stakeholders in supporting, advocating for, and providing inclusive opportunities for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Outreach Counselor
Open Sky Community Services
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed caseload of 8 individuals with mental health disabilities to develop independence skills, provide access to resources, and teach mental health coping skills
- Collaborated with internal team members and external agencies to implement personalized treatment plans for individuals
Residential Counselor
Open Sky Community Services
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted 9 young adults in a Group Living Environment to develop independence skills such as hygiene, daily chores, mental health coping, and medication management
- Effectively use medication administration certified techniques to ensure effective mental health treatment
Summer Intern
The Shine Initiative
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with the executive director to identify, draft, and submit 5 grant applications
- Outlined pilot text message system for program participants and local youth
Recovery Specialist
Living in Freedom Together (LIFT)
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported 10 clients at LIFT's residential house in achieving their recovery goals by providing peer mentoring, conducting non-clinical groups, and teaching grounding strategies
Education
Master's - Public Administration, Concentration in Nonprofit Management
Clark University
Worcester, MA12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Studio Arts
Clark University
Worcester, MA05.2021
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Highly motivated
- Experience with Microsoft products
- Experience with Google products
- Fast learner
- Communication skills
- Reporting and Documenting
- Creativity and Innovation
- Continuous Improvement
- Training and Development
- Program Management
- Relationship Building
Leadership Best Buddies 2024
Accepted into and participated in an exclusive leadership program that offers access to self assessment tools, cultivates greater organizational understanding, leadership learning and collaborative opportunities for personal and professional growth. Multiple recommendations made in project that concluded the program were adopted by the organization.
Timeline
Program Manager
Best Buddies
07.2022 - Current
Outreach Counselor
Open Sky Community Services
10.2021 - 05.2022
Summer Intern
The Shine Initiative
05.2021 - 08.2021
Residential Counselor
Open Sky Community Services
03.2021 - 10.2021
Recovery Specialist
Living in Freedom Together (LIFT)
09.2020 - 01.2021
Master's - Public Administration, Concentration in Nonprofit Management
Clark University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Studio Arts
Clark University
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