Kathleen Lewis
Pace,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented administrative professional skilled in program coordination, documentation management, and operational improvement. Developed efficient office systems and managed complex projects across military, nonprofit, and community sectors. Committed to enhancing organizational effectiveness while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Crisis Counseling.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Logistics Assistant Coordinator | Community Outreach Volunteer
Military Spouse Coalition
Keesler AFB, MS
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed conference registration records, participant documentation, schedules, presentation materials, and logistics supporting 12+ multi-state conferences.
- Prepared event programs, informational packets, PowerPoint presentations, schedules, and digital communications.
- Coordinated volunteers, churches, businesses, and leadership teams to ensure smooth event operations.
- Assigned responsibilities to teams of 10–20 volunteers and adapted to changing operational needs.
- Supported conferences that engaged 550 military spouses, enhancing community connection.
- Secured approximately $5,000 in financial and in-kind support per conference.
- Facilitated connections between participants and community resources after conferences.
- Developed partnerships that strengthened volunteer engagement and resource availability.
Leadership Team Member | Event Operations Volunteer
Mom Connect / Rooted Conference Leadership Team
Keesler AFB, MS
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Advanced from hospitality volunteer to leadership role, enhancing team dynamics and event execution.
- Coordinated registration, schedules, speaker logistics, and volunteer assignments to streamline conference operations.
- Facilitated small groups and presented instructional sessions to audiences exceeding 100 participants.
- Developed standardized event systems that supported regional expansion and improved consistency across events.
Key Spouse (Volunteer Family Readiness Liaison)
85th Engineering & Installation Squadron
Keesler AFB, MS
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Recognized as Key Spouse of the Year at Squadron and Group levels, highlighting commitment to enhancing family readiness and community support.
- Coordinated monthly leadership meetings, documenting deployments and family readiness initiatives to enhance communication and support.
- Planned six or more annual family readiness events and supervised a volunteer team of five.
- Established and managed office systems and standardized filing procedures, creating efficient workflows to support 90–120 military families.
- Created and maintained individualized confidential client files with standardized documentation, customized records, deployment information, and Privacy Act compliance forms.
- Designed onboarding packets for newly assigned military families.
- Developed standardized documentation systems to ensure program continuity and compliance.
Co-Facilitator, Military Spouse Support Group (Volunteer)
Operation Combat PTSD
Keesler AFB, MS
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Coordinated guest speakers and facilitated confidential group discussions to foster a supportive environment for participants.
- Managed participant outreach, created educational materials, and coordinated social media communications to improve program awareness.
- Co-developed monthly military spouse support program to enhance community engagement and provide resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Crisis Counseling
Liberty University Online
Lynchburg, VA05-2028
Skills
- Event logistics
- Project Coordination & Management
- Schedule coordination
- Meeting Coordination
- Presentation Development
- Document management
- Records Management
- Confidential Documentation
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Team Coordination
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Combat PTSD & Trauma Certification, 2024
- Biblical Studies & Theology Certification, 2023
- Acute Stress, Grief & Trauma Certification, 2022
- Air Force Key Spouse Training, 2017
Personal Information
Title: Administrative Coordinator
Accomplishments
- Key Spouse of the Year Award for the 85th Engineering and Installation Squadron 2019
Timeline
Events Logistics Assistant Coordinator | Community Outreach Volunteer
Military Spouse Coalition
09.2019 - 08.2023
Key Spouse (Volunteer Family Readiness Liaison)
85th Engineering & Installation Squadron
08.2018 - 11.2019
Co-Facilitator, Military Spouse Support Group (Volunteer)
Operation Combat PTSD
03.2016 - 12.2017
Leadership Team Member | Event Operations Volunteer
Mom Connect / Rooted Conference Leadership Team
01.2015 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Crisis Counseling
Liberty University Online