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Kaitlyn Messick

Longmont,CO

Summary

I am writing to express my interest in the Regional Tour Consultant position at EF, as advertised. With a diverse background in leadership, operational management, and a proven track record in harmonious team development, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to EF's mission of shaping the global perspective of travelers.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Nonprofit Founder

Rebuild Team
Broomfield, CO
01.2021 - 09.2023
  • Developed business plans, directed financial operations, and maintained internal controls.
  • Strategically coordinated budgetary allocations, enhancing investment returns.
  • Conducted performance evaluations through income statement analysis, facilitating business performance assessment.
  • Organized meetings between clients and vendors to discuss details of events.

Intern

She Grows It
Washington, DC
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Engaged in diverse program activities and contributed to qualitative/quantitative analysis.
  • Generated comprehensive reports and presentation materials to support research findings.
  • Assisted in research subject compilation and study parameter alignment.

President

Silver Wings Aerospace
Boulder, CO
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Developed strategic business plans focusing on long-term objectives and priorities.
  • Managed staff, delegated responsibilities, and optimized team performance towards milestones.
  • Analyzed financial statements to refine program efficiency, policies, and overall performance.
  • Monitored budgeting process for each event to ensure cost efficiency.

Manager

Pasta Jays
Boulder , CO
05.2016 - Current
  • Monitored staff performance and effectively managed operational issues, ensuring high-quality customer service.
  • Trained employees on additional job roles to maintain essential operational coverage.
  • Executed swift decisions to resolve escalating operational issues and emergent customer concerns, maintaining a high standard of quality.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2020

Skills

  • Influential Leadership: Demonstrated ability to motivate and persuade others, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment
  • Effective Communication: Strong listening and communication skills, vital for building relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Proven self-starter with a keen desire to take responsibility for professional and regional growth
  • Adaptability: An ability to navigate challenges confidently, take constructive feedback, and implement solutions quickly
  • Problem-Solving: Utilizes curiosity to identify issues and applies strategic thinking to develop effective solutions

Languages

Arabic
Limited
Portuguese
Limited
Spanish
Limited
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Nonprofit Founder

Rebuild Team
01.2021 - 09.2023

Intern

She Grows It
12.2020 - 12.2021

President

Silver Wings Aerospace
08.2018 - 05.2019

Manager

Pasta Jays
05.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs

University of Colorado At Boulder
Kaitlyn Messick