Kathleen Arthur
Missoula,MT
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Watercraft Inspection Technician
Missoula County Dept of Ecology
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for watercraft inspections at the Clearwater watercraft inspection station for the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program.
- Assess risk of AIS for hundreds of watercraft and carry out inspections and decontamination of all watercraft using specialized equipment.
- Educate the public on the AIS program and risks to Montana waters.
Wildlife Technician
Northern Rockies Research & Educational Services
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Conduct biological surveys 2x/week at the MPG Ranch for the Montana Moth Project:
- Set and collect moth traps in remote locations
- Process, photograph, and database management of all moth specimens
Scientific Technician II
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted audio/visual biological surveys for the Washington Ground Squirrel, a species exclusive to the Columbia Basin of Washington State.
- Extensive road and foot travel to survey sites in remote locations using GPS equipment and the Survey123 platform.
- Worked independently and with local biologists to Identify calls and record survey data.
Executive Assistant
Bill Clapp, Seattle International Foundation
11.2013 - 03.2017
- Part-time (20hrs/week) executive assistant to philanthropist Bill Clapp
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Served as a liaison between the public and Mr. Clapp managing sensitive relationships and public outreach.
- Managed other special projects as needed including grant research, fundraising events, and book editing.
Administrator
Kongsgaard-Goldman Foundation
03.2010 - 09.2014
- Sole administrator for foundation with $1 million in annual giving.
- Managed all office operations including website, data management, bookkeeping, and all communications.
- Managed tasks related to biannual docket cycle: award review, grant tracking, and database management.
- Coordinated all financial transactions related to docket cycle.
- Main point of contact for Martha Kongsgaard: maintained confidential records and coordinated high profile engagements.
- Conducted regular audits of operational processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions accordingly.
- Managed database and books: generated financial and grant reports.
Development Associate
Cascade Land Conservancy
03.2001 - 11.2003
- Managed donations database with over 10,000 records and produced reports for board and leadership.
- Finance tracking and reconciliation.
- Administered membership program: communications, collateral, events, recruitment and retainment strategy.
- Coordinated many fundraising events throughout the year including an annual banquet of 1,500 attendees.
Education
B.S. Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences -
Washington State University
12.2023
Master of City & Regional Planning -
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY01.2007
B.A. Geography -
University of Washington
Seattle, WA01.2003
Skills
- Project management
- Database management
- Analysis
- Written/Verbal Communication
- GIS
- Data Reporting
- Field Data Collection
- Confidential Records
- Proposal Evaluation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Administrative Management
- Event Coordination
Other Experience Certificates
Volunteer: WA State Dept Fish and Wildlife 2020-2021 Pygmy Rabbit Restoration field research & technician; Umatilla Tribe (WA State) 2021 freshwater mussel surveying; Garden Coordinator @ North Beach Elementary 2015-2018
Other experience: Owner, ACE Detroit, founded a real estate company in Detroit, MI 2015-present; Event Coordinator (Global Washington @ Seattle) 2015-2017, City Planning intern (Shoreline, WA) 2009, GIS Teaching assistant (Cornell University) 2005-2007
Certification
Training: Applied NEPA Process Impact Analysis Workshop
Timeline
Watercraft Inspection Technician
Missoula County Dept of Ecology
05.2023 - Current
Wildlife Technician
Northern Rockies Research & Educational Services
05.2023 - 09.2023
Scientific Technician II
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
04.2022 - 07.2022
Executive Assistant
Bill Clapp, Seattle International Foundation
11.2013 - 03.2017
Administrator
Kongsgaard-Goldman Foundation
03.2010 - 09.2014
Development Associate
Cascade Land Conservancy
03.2001 - 11.2003
B.S. Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences -
Washington State University
Master of City & Regional Planning -
Cornell University
B.A. Geography -
University of Washington
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