Kara Olson
Universal Services Advocate/Development Associate
Millbury,MA
It’s not about money or connection — it’s the willingness to outwork and outlearn everyone.
Mark Cuban
Summary
Effective development professional eager to contribute to an organization's success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent writing skills. Clear understanding of funding research and application execution. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the field of grant writing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Universal Services Advocate/Development Associate
Veterans Inc.
Worcester, MA
12.2019 - Current
- Prepared and submitted grant applications to corporate organizations, private foundations, and government agencies to solicit grant funding for organization.
- Obtained pertinent organizational financial reports and other data to support grant applications and funding proposals.
- Tracked in-process and previously submitted grant applications to obtain status updates.
- Secured over $150,000 in grant funding for Veteran's non-profit.
- Interviewed clients to assess situations, limitations, and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained case load of over 20 veteran clients in need of housing. Assisted with housing applications, housing search, and barrier management.
Logistics Manager
Lavallee Systems
Oxford, MA
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Planned and supervised schedule of 14 HVAC & Plumbing teams, scheduling daily and weekly projects for high end construction and renovations.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Tracked incoming and outgoing files and materials and maintained accurate records for potential discrepancies.
Logistics Coordinator
David Clark
Worcester, MA
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Tracked new material shipments and coordinated flow of materials at different stages of manufacturing to align with procurement expectations.
- Developed and implemented technical project management tools such as plans, schedules and responsibility and compliance matrices.
- Developed and deployed strategies to save time and expenses associated with goods' movements.
Logistics Coordinator
Liquid Ice
Northborough, MA
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints concerning work orders.
- Produced weekly status reports detailing logistic operations and problems.
- Coordinated dispatching of 8 service technicians to accomplish daily work orders across New England.
Air Transportation Journeyman
United States Air Force
Fort Bragg, NC
05.2012 - 01.2016
- Assessed competing priorities to determine necessary supplies, vehicles and personnel to complete transport duties.
- Adhered to established protocols and safety procedures for loading and transporting potentially hazardous cargo.
- Managed team of 16 Airmen while deployed to Afghanistan, organizing and executing logistical needs throughout the region
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
01.2018 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
01.2016 - 05.2017
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills
Government grant writing
Private grant writing
Grant research
Editing
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Word
Records oversight and accuracy
Oral and written communications
Transportation activity management
Distribution and warehousing
Shipping and receiving
Logistics Management
Operational management
Multitasking abilities
Responsible
Organization and Time management
Strategic Planning
Staff Management
Business administration
Business Development
Marketing and advertising
Campaign development
Social Media Management
Timeline
Universal Services Advocate/Development Associate - Veterans Inc.
12.2019 - Current
Logistics Manager - Lavallee Systems
01.2019 - 12.2019
Worcester State University - Bachelor of Arts, English
01.2018 - 05.2019
Logistics Coordinator - David Clark
04.2017 - 05.2018
Logistics Coordinator - Liquid Ice
09.2016 - 04.2017
Quinsigamond Community College - Associate of Arts, General Studies
01.2016 - 05.2017
Air Transportation Journeyman - United States Air Force
05.2012 - 01.2016