Kat Robinson
Memphis,TN
Summary
Driven by a passion for community engagement and data analysis, I excelled at The Haven and the Benjamin Hooks Institute for Social Change, securing USDA funding and enhancing SNAP accessibility for the Memphis Tilth, and interdisciplinary collaboration between professionals. My collaborative teamwork and effective writing skills contributed to impactful educational programs and outreach initiatives, showcasing my ability to transform complex information into compelling narratives for diverse audiences. People-oriented outreach worker effective in team collaboration and/or independent work. Demonstrated skills in networking and prospecting potential contacts. Handling fast-paced work and building trust to cement relationships with other non-profit agencies and local communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant and Data Management
The Haven
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Led outreach initiatives across the Midsouth, providing education at local colleges, churches, and community gatherings, while also partnering with local organizations at local events.
- Communicated health education topics effectively, tailoring complex information to suit diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and engagement.
- Dedicated team player, thriving in challenging situations and consistently driven by the opportunity to make a difference in the community.
- Effectively built rapport and relationships with clients and community- based organizations with my communication skills.
- Adaptable to ensure team success, being able to pivot and excel at new tasks when necessary.
Graduate Assistant
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute For Social Change
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed college-age enrichment and career-readiness programs for minority college students, aiding their academic achievement and career advancement through youth outreach.
- Developed an educational presentation highlighting Memphis' civil rights movement and literacy's significance for students at Raleigh-Egypt Elementary and Middle School.
- Structured and supported the Director with "A Seat At The Table," an outreach program providing college-aged women with peer support and educational resources. Assisted staff with program management strategies, participated in recruitment events, and promoted educational equity and career readiness for women.
- Contributed to Season 3 of Civil Wrongs podcast as a co-author, collaborating with the University of Memphis Institute for Public Service Reporting. Generated compelling narratives addressing social justice issues and fostering public dialogue
Graduate and Teaching Assistant
The University Of Memphis
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Collaborated with local staff and non-profit employees in Utila, Honduras to build an educational program for students.
Food Systems Fellow
Memphis Tilth
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Wrote grants that secured USDA funding to acquire SNAP processing hardware and software, specifically Application Programming Interface (API) software.
- The grant I secured aided Tilth in becoming a SNAP-authorized retailer, which expanded the reach of Memphis Tilth's "Bring It Food Hub", a food program providing farm-fresh foods to Memphis SNAP recipients.
- Funding acquisition gave credence to Memphis Tilth to further their mission to expand SNAP authorization to farmers providing farm-fresh foods to Memphis Tilth to support local farmers providing Tilth with fresh foods.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Health
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2025
Master of Arts - Anthropology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Archaeology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2020
Skills
- Community Events
- Data Analysis
- Community Relations
- Competent Collaborator
- Effective Writing Skills
- Cultural Humility
- Rapport Building
- Community-based Participatory Research
Certification
Mental Health First Aider, Deputy Registrar, Medical Case management
Timeline
Administrative Assistant and Data Management
The Haven
08.2023 - 05.2024
Graduate Assistant
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute For Social Change
08.2022 - 05.2023
Food Systems Fellow
Memphis Tilth
08.2021 - 01.2022
Graduate and Teaching Assistant
The University Of Memphis
01.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Public Health
University of Memphis
Master of Arts - Anthropology
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Archaeology
University of Memphis
Mental Health First Aider, Deputy Registrar, Medical Case management
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