Years of volunteer and professional experience
Katharine Webb
Herndon,VA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
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Work History
Stay at Home Mother/Homemaker
Webb Family
01.2003 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked with children of all ages, newborn to young adult.
- Able to multi-task.
Volunteer
Cornerstones
10.2021 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
- Assisted in organizing local charity events to raise funds for disadvantaged families.
- Managed food drives that collected nutritious meals for those facing food insecurity within the community.
Volunteer English Language Teacher
Saint John Neumann Catholic Church
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Established clear expectations for behavior, promoting a respectful classroom culture conducive to learning.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Improved student literacy levels through targeted intervention and support programs.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature.
PTA Nominating Committee Chair (volunteer)
Floris Elementary School PTA
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Facilitated PTA Board membership elections.
- Mentored junior committee members, fostering their professional development by providing guidance on best practices and skills development.
- Interviewed and vetted prospective Board member candidates.
- Oversaw volunteer recruitment efforts, expanding our talent pool significantly while also increasing member retention rates.
- Chaired critical meetings with professionalism and diplomacy, expertly mediating conflicts while maintaining focus on the agenda.
PTA Recording Secretary (volunteer)
Floris Elementary School PTA
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinated scheduling efforts with multiple stakeholders to establish optimal dates for regular meetings and special events.
- Ensured accurate documentation of meeting proceedings by taking detailed minutes during discussions and votes.
- Aided new board members in becoming familiar with organizational practices through orientation sessions that included an overview of governance structures and roles.
- Maintained up-to-date records of committee memberships, attendance, and term limits for organizational compliance.
Classroom Volunteer
Floris Elementary School
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Made copies to assist teacher in preparing future lessons.
- Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
- Coordinated with teacher to implement lesson plans and keep students on track.
- Managed classroom resources effectively by organizing supplies, maintaining cleanliness standards, and updating educational materials as needed.
- Organized extracurricular events promoting parent involvement and community engagement within the school setting.
- Aided teachers with grading assignments and tracking student progress throughout the school year.
- Played games with small groups of students reviewing previous day's material.
- Read stories with small groups of students aged 5 to 8.
External Vendor Liaison
Stickdog Telecom, Inc.
11.2000 - 05.2002
- Enhanced vendor relationships by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions related to vendors including contracts, invoices, purchase orders, correspondence relating to negotiations or disputes in database systems.
- Acted as a liaison between the company and vendors, ensuring timely communication of any changes in requirements or specifications.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between internal departments and vendors, fostering positive working relationships and minimizing disruptions to operations.
- Established strong rapport with key vendors through excellent interpersonal skills and proactive problem-solving abilities, resulting in long-lasting partnerships.
- Championed process improvements within the procurement department by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices for vendor management.
Administrative Assistant
National Center for Policy Analysis
11.1998 - 10.2000
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
Education
Master of Arts - International Affairs
American University
Washington, DC05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ05-1996
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Volunteer English Language Teacher
Saint John Neumann Catholic Church
09.2022 - 06.2023
Volunteer
Cornerstones
10.2021 - 01.2025
PTA Nominating Committee Chair (volunteer)
Floris Elementary School PTA
01.2018 - 05.2020
PTA Recording Secretary (volunteer)
Floris Elementary School PTA
09.2016 - 06.2018
Classroom Volunteer
Floris Elementary School
09.2013 - 06.2017
Stay at Home Mother/Homemaker
Webb Family
01.2003 - Current
External Vendor Liaison
Stickdog Telecom, Inc.
11.2000 - 05.2002
Administrative Assistant
National Center for Policy Analysis
11.1998 - 10.2000
Master of Arts - International Affairs
American University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Rider University
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