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Kara Billingsley

Walla Walla,WA

Summary

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities and proven ability to work independently. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Perkins Program Coordinator

Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA
11.2022 - Current

Managed colleges CTE Dual Credit program, including strengthening partnerships with secondary institutions resulting in improved collaboration. Developed and implemented streamlined processes to improve program efficiency. Oversaw articulations and advanced student awareness of dual credit opportunities and access methods.

Collaborated with College in the High School coordinator, assisting with management of program and preparing for NACEP accreditation.

Assisted with project management of program assessment implementation. Provided strategic support organizing, tracking and executing this project.

Developed tools to manage and track college advisory committees, including forms, surveys, and training materials. Conducted training sessions to enhance committee effectiveness.

Coordinated data collection and organization for the Perkins comprehensive local needs assessment and assisted with writing Perkins annual plans and reports.

Child Advocate Volunteer

Walla Walla Child Advocates
Walla Walla, WA
05.2020 - Current

Build solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication.

Help identify and connect children and families with community resources.

Write court reports with updates on the child and parent(s) with best interest recommendations.

Volunteer Equipment Manager and Registrar

United Soccer Club
Walla Walla WA
07.2016 - 07.2022

Ordered, inventoried and distributed apparel and equipment to coaches and players.

Helped register, roster and problem solve for teams, coaches, managers and players.

Helped maintain website for the club.

Distance Education Recruiting Coordinator

Washington State University
Seattle, WA
08.1999 - 11.2003

Developed relationships with Western Washington businesses and community college students, faculty, advisors and administrators to increase awareness of and partnership opportunities with the distance program.

Achieved increased visibility for the distance program through active participation in recruiting events, often including presentations. Generated monthly reports that highlighted recruiting strategies and opportunities.

Helped develop and implement a marketing strategy for Western Washington.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology

Whitworth University
Spokane, WA
09.1997

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workplace
  • Smartsheets
  • Learning new computer programs
  • Program management
  • Volunteer Management
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Extremely detail oriented
  • Highly organized
  • Collaborative

Timeline

Perkins Program Coordinator

Walla Walla Community College
11.2022 - Current

Child Advocate Volunteer

Walla Walla Child Advocates
05.2020 - Current

Volunteer Equipment Manager and Registrar

United Soccer Club
07.2016 - 07.2022

Distance Education Recruiting Coordinator

Washington State University
08.1999 - 11.2003

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology

Whitworth University
Kara Billingsley