Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Additional Information - Skill Highlights
References
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Kara Viggiano

Kara Viggiano

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in program management and community outreach at the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania. Proven ability to implement engaging literacy programs while fostering a positive environment for children. Skilled in Excel and mentoring, with a strong commitment to promoting healthy habits and educational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clubhouse Director and Literacy Program Manager

Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, USA
05.2021 - Current
  • Collect, review, and maintain paperwork submitted by families who attend the program
  • Maintain regulations in accordance of the Department of Human Services and Boys & Girls Club National
  • Plan and implement programming that aligns with core standards

Program Coordinator

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Pittsburgh, USA
08.2020 - Current
  • Established Virtual Learning Center to support youth during COVID-19 quarantine.
  • Managed Cotillion Program, teaching youth essential social etiquette skills.

Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, USA
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Coordinate multiple grants for the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
  • Preparation of regulatory documents, planning, subject recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and study conduct.
  • Collaborated with Department of Defense and Centers for Disease Control

Youth Program Coordinator

Pittsburgh Three Rivers Inc
Pittsburgh, USA
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Collect, compile, and analyze data obtained from our youth programs.
  • Promote healthy habits to youth in Allegheny county and surrounding counties.
  • Work local races and events as needed

Program Coordinator

Choose to Change
Morgantown, USA
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed a multimillion-dollar grant focused on child obesity research
  • Inspect, collect, interpret, analyze and compile data obtained.
  • Promoted healthy habits and practices in outreach materials and presentations.
  • Traveled locally and regionally to conferences, workshops, and presentations.

Health Coach

West Virginia University
Morgantown, USA
07.2014 - 09.2015
  • Implemented Diabetes Prevention Management program
  • Educated older adults who have diabetes or at risk for diabetes tips on how to manage and/or decrease the risk of developing diabetes.
  • Communicated with participants about their progress and how to solve any problems if they arose.

Education

Master's - PublicHealth: Social and Behavioral Sciences

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2015

Bachelor's - Exercise Physiology

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08.2013

Skills

  • Experience with Children
  • Excel
  • Management Experience
  • Project management
  • Multitasking
  • Content development
  • Recruiting
  • Customer service
  • Typing
  • Childcare Facility Management
  • Program management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Presentation skills
  • Mentoring
  • Community outreach

Certification

First Aid Certification

Additional Information - Skill Highlights

  • Nutritional Environment Measurement Survey Sample Collection
  • Trained Research and Analysis
  • Environment Policy Assessment and Observation
  • Team Collaboration trained
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Project Management
  • Patient/family focused

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clubhouse Director and Literacy Program Manager

Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania
05.2021 - Current

Program Coordinator

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
08.2020 - Current

Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Pittsburgh
11.2018 - 11.2019

Youth Program Coordinator

Pittsburgh Three Rivers Inc
02.2017 - 10.2018

Program Coordinator

Choose to Change
06.2015 - 01.2017

Health Coach

West Virginia University
07.2014 - 09.2015

Master's - PublicHealth: Social and Behavioral Sciences

West Virginia University

Bachelor's - Exercise Physiology

West Virginia University

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