Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Katelin So

Brooklyn,NY
Katelin So

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

EmpireVista Technologies
Brooklyn, NY

Operations & Business Development Coordinator
03.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Led end-to-end procurement processes, including RFP development and partner onboarding, to align with supplier diversity initiatives.
  • Cultivated vendor relationships and secured partnerships that generated $100K+ in sales within three months.
  • Developed client-facing proposals, quotes, and presentations, streamlining sales workflows and enhancing conversion rates.
  • Advised on tailored technology solutions for diversity-certified companies to support inclusive procurement strategies.

Check Call Care CPR INC.
Brooklyn, NY

Founder & Owner
06.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Established and scaled an American Red Cross-certified training provider, delivering CPR, BLS, and lifeguard certification programs.
  • Secured $40K+ in grant funding to launch school-based programs, expanding access to certifications for underserved youth.
  • Implemented HubSpot and Salesforce CRM integrations to optimize marketing, lead management, and enrollment operations.
  • Directed HR, procurement, and operational strategy, building a certified instructor team and negotiating vendor contracts.

NY Century Daycare
New York, NY

Recreational Program & Operations Coordinator, Procurement Manager
08.2020 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Designed and executed procurement and inventory strategies, improving forecast accuracy by 15% and reducing shortages by 20%.
  • Managed sourcing of medical supplies, hygiene products, and recreational programming, enhancing service quality and client engagement.
  • Scheduled and coordinated 20+ weekly meetings, ensuring operational readiness and executive support.
  • Oversaw lease compliance, vendor management, and facility maintenance to support daily operational continuity.

Aquatic Solutions
New York, NY

American Red Cross Instructor, Purchaser
09.2018 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Certified and trained 900+ students across CPR, AED, Lifeguarding, and First Aid programs in compliance with Red Cross standards.
  • Managed procurement and logistics for training materials across 8 sites, securing $200K+ in contracts with 22% cost savings.
  • Forecasted quarterly supply needs and executed strategic sourcing plans to maintain consistent training delivery.
  • Advanced supplier diversity goals by sourcing CPR equipment from MWBE-certified vendors.

Education

University at Buffalo (SUNY)

BA from Psychology, Human and Health Services

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Canva
  • Internet Navigation
  • Ad Platforms
  • CRM Tools
  • Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Program Development
  • Training Curriculum Design
  • Emergency Response
  • Data Analysis
  • Reporting
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Fast-Paced Adaptability

Languages

English
Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese)
Fluent
Mandarin
Conversational

Timeline

Operations & Business Development Coordinator

EmpireVista Technologies
03.2025 - Current

Founder & Owner

Check Call Care CPR INC.
06.2024 - Current

Recreational Program & Operations Coordinator, Procurement Manager

NY Century Daycare
08.2020 - 08.2024

American Red Cross Instructor, Purchaser

Aquatic Solutions
09.2018 - 06.2024

University at Buffalo (SUNY)

BA from Psychology, Human and Health Services
Katelin So