Kathleen A Collins
Ft. Atkinson
Summary
Dynamic leader with exceptional people skills and a proven track record at St. Jerome Parish, driving operational efficiency and enhancing community engagement. Successfully raised student enrollment by 40% through innovative marketing strategies. Proficient in budgeting and record-keeping, I thrive on fostering growth and collaboration within diverse teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Administrative Services
St. Jerome Parish/Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Oconomowoc
05.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of administrative services for the parish and school community.
- Created budgets and financial reports for various parish and school programs and initiatives.
- Implemented policies to enhance operational efficiency within the parish office.
- Streamlined record-keeping processes for improved access to information.
- Supported special events by coordinating logistics and volunteer efforts efficiently.
- Provided guidance and training to staff members regarding best practices when it comes to office administration tasks.
- Developed and managed office policies, procedures, and systems to ensure efficient operation.
- Conducted regular audits of administrative practices to identify areas for improvement or process streamlining opportunities.
- Oversaw the preparation of financial reports, invoices, payroll data, personnel records, contracts.
- Wrote contracts, processed payroll and reported on employee performance.
- Coordinated communication between staff, clergy, and parishioners effectively.
Operations Director
Saint Thecla Parish/St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish
Chicago
07.2014 - Current
- Facilities Manager
- Employee Manager/Human Resource Person
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Payroll
- Help prepare budget
- Organize Weekly Mass Counters
- Banking
- Supervise Maintenance of the Parish
- Fundraising coordinator
- Continue to Grow Parish as it was 3 parish communities that were made into 1 Parish.
- Archdiocese of Chicago
Recruiter/Admissions Director
Saint Thecla Parish
Chicago
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Responsible for recruiting new students and marketing the school to surrounding communities.
- Raised Enrollment 40% in one year
- Started a Moms and Tots program for potential families
- Ran a parent Ambassador program
- Gave school tours to all prospective new families and remained in contact with them to answer any and all questions throughout the enrollment process.
- Constant assistant to the principal in all areas.
- Chicago, IL
Admissions Director/Marketing
St. Mary of the Woods Parish
Chicago
08.2007 - 01.2011
- Responsible for recruiting new students and marketing the school to surrounding communities.
- Raised Enrollment 40% in one year
- Started a Moms and Tots program for potential families
- Ran a parent Ambassador program
- Gave school tours to all prospective new families and remained in contact with them to answer any and all questions throughout the enrollment process.
- Constant assistant to the principal and assistant principal in all areas.
- Grew enrollment 36% in one year.
- Archdiocese of Chicago
Education
North Eastern Illinois University - Special Education, English Minor
North Eastern Illinois University
01.1991
Northern Illinois University - Special education, English Minor
Northern Illinois University
01.1989
Skills
- Exceptional People Skills
- Ideas for growth
- Employee Management
- New Location Start-Up Management
- Dynamic marketing techniques
- Budgeting
- Record Keeping
- Problem Solving
- Inventory and Pricing Controls
- Computer skills
- Spreadsheets
- Word processing
- Power Point
- Quikbooks
- Typing 60 words/min
Personal Information
Title: Director of Operations
Timeline
Director of Administrative Services
St. Jerome Parish/Archdiocese of Milwaukee
05.2021 - Current
Operations Director
Saint Thecla Parish/St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish
07.2014 - Current
Recruiter/Admissions Director
Saint Thecla Parish
08.2011 - 01.2014
Admissions Director/Marketing
St. Mary of the Woods Parish
08.2007 - 01.2011
North Eastern Illinois University - Special Education, English Minor
North Eastern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University - Special education, English Minor
Northern Illinois University