Kari Paris
Modesto,CA
Summary
Strategic professional with expertise in fundraising, donor cultivation, event planning, and financial oversight. Leverages strong communication skills to foster community relationships and drive impactful initiatives. Committed to enhancing organizational success through effective engagement and collaboration.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Activities & Foundation
Central Catholic High School
Modesto, CA
06.2001 - Current
- Coordinated student activities program to boost engagement and community involvement.
- Oversaw all school co-curricular activities, ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.
- Managed student government, social functions, assemblies, athletic events, clubs, and organizations.
- Executed administrative tasks, organizing meetings and managing event logistics and fundraising efforts.
- Directed capital and endowment campaigns for CCHS Foundation, enhancing fundraising efforts.
- Collaborated with alumni engagement and communications teams to promote school initiatives.
- Administered memorial and scholarship programs while maintaining school website content.
- Facilitated effective outreach strategies to strengthen community ties and increase support.
Medical Billing Supervisor
Med America
Modesto, CA
01.1994 - 05.2001
- Supervises and coordinates activities of a client focused billing team. Responsible for calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records with prescribed goals and objectives. Directly supervises 17 employees. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees: planning and assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Interacts with Medical, Reimbursement and Regional Directors providing updates on relevant site issues.
- Supervised billing team, ensuring accuracy in claim submissions and timeliness in processing to enhance overall operational efficiency.
- Coordinated training programs for new hires on billing procedures and compliance, promoting adherence to standards and improving team readiness.
- Reviewed and resolved complex billing discrepancies with insurance companies, facilitating prompt payments and maintaining positive relationships.
Leadership Instructor
California Association of Activities Directors
Palo Alto, California
07.1991 - 05.2001
- Developed leadership training programs for diverse groups of activity directors.
- Facilitated workshops on effective communication and team-building strategies.
- Mentored emerging leaders in best practices for program management and execution.
- Facilitated leadership development by planning activities and guiding group and peer communication.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05-1990
General Studies & Social Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CAGeneral Studies & Child Development
Califronia State University, Fresno
FresnoSkills
- Fundraising strategy
- Donor cultivation
- Event planning
- Budget management
- Public relations
- Communication strategy
Timeline
Director of Activities & Foundation
Central Catholic High School
06.2001 - Current
Medical Billing Supervisor
Med America
01.1994 - 05.2001
Leadership Instructor
California Association of Activities Directors
07.1991 - 05.2001
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Modesto Junior College
General Studies & Social Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus
General Studies & Child Development
Califronia State University, Fresno