Kari Wax
Poulsbo,WA
Summary
10 years experience of community outreach, partnership building, marketing and management. Resolve conflict and communication issues among my team across multiple campuses and successfully meet goals and metrics. Successful career meeting with community members to promote programs and education opportunities to support young adults. Expertise overseeing programs and managing budgets. Ready for a new position that involves successfully handling various tasks in fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Programs and Site Manager/Outreach Specialist
The Coffee Oasis
Poulsbo, WA
12.2022 - Current
- Oversees program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
- Works closely with other departments to support program technical aspects and cost proposals.
- Manages external client and business partner relationships.
- Implements plans designed for individual's specific needs.
- Provides leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Travels throughout service area to educate community, met with people interested in receiving services and represented agency before wide range of professional constituencies.
- Consults with staff on resolution of complex issues.
Severe Weather Shelter Volunteer Coordinator
City Of Poulsbo
Poulsbo, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Communicate regularly with volunteers, assisting with issues and questions.
- Assign volunteers to keep shifts properly staffed.
- Manage volunteer database and volunteer service hours for inclusion in monthly and year-end volunteer reports.
- Develope and manage volunteer recognition, engagement and retention practices.
Assistant Principal
Gateway Christian Schools
Poulsbo, WA
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
Regional Admissions and Marketing Coordinator
Gateway Christian Schools
Bremerton, WA
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Cross-functionally partnered with deans and prospective students by answering questions, interpreting and administering contracts and resolving problems.
- Maintained contact with prospective students through phone calls and email.
- Facilitated student admissions and processed applications and transcripts.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Created new programs resulting in increased productivity and customer satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Orange County Community College
Orange, CA06.1997
Certification
- Behavior Management training
- De-Escalation training
- Trauma Informed Care
- First Aid and CPR
- ROAR training (LA County Sheriff's Department)
- Mandatory Reporting
- HIV/AIDS training and prevention
- Narcan training
- Person-First Language Training
Timeline
Severe Weather Shelter Volunteer Coordinator
City Of Poulsbo
11.2023 - Current
Youth Programs and Site Manager/Outreach Specialist
The Coffee Oasis
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Gateway Christian Schools
01.2018 - 06.2020
Regional Admissions and Marketing Coordinator
Gateway Christian Schools
01.2014 - 08.2017
Associate of Arts - Education
Orange County Community College
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