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Kathleen McCann

South Kent

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Kingsley Tavern
Kent
01.2020 - Current
  • Provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area during shifts.
  • Assist in training new bartenders on procedures and drink preparation.
  • Engage customers in conversation to enhance their overall experience at the tavern.
  • Greet customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Manage cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
  • Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner.

Sr. Associate Dir. of Admissions and Financial Aid

South Kent School
South Kent
03.2010 - Current
  • Showcase school offerings effectively to prospective students, parents, educational consultants, and additional parties involved in recruitment and admissions processes.
  • Develop and foster relationships with school administrators and teachers to further communicate future enrollment efforts.
  • Assist the Director of Admissions, Head of School, and Business Office with institutional research needs, including the collection and analysis of application statistics, attrition and retention data, and financial aid data; keep stats and update NAIS/DASL yearly; provide information for board meetings; and maintain a working enrollment document and enrollment list.
  • Communicate with prospective families in a polite, systematic, and efficient manner, including appropriate and timely follow-up.
  • Attend school fairs, visit partner schools, and represent the school locally and nationally at professional meetings and conferences, including participating in WCBS to be informed of admission trends and best practices.
  • Make sure that the day-to-day operations of the office run smoothly. Organize the admissions tour guides, and set up daily involvement with admissions visits and tours of campus.
  • Assist the Director with all publication and marketing initiatives.
  • Work in concert with the Director of Admissions, and collaborate with various departments to organize and lead a variety of admissions events, including but not limited to: Open Houses, new student visits and shadow days, consultant visits, etc.
  • Maintain an accurate record of travel and admission-related expenses.
  • Interview applicants and their families, and provide a detailed report of the interview to the Admission Committee.
  • As a member of the financial aid committee, determine the actual financial aid need, as well as maintain the financial aid awarded. Work with the Associate Head of School and the Director of Admissions to review and assess financial aid awards.
  • Attend team meetings, assembly, etc. to keep informed with what is happening on campus as well as cultivate a strong partnership with the school's faculty, staff, and administration.
  • PDSO for SEVIS.

Executive Assistant

Party Resources, LLC
Kent
05.1993 - 01.2020
  • Served as second-in-command for a high-profile event planner.
  • Coordinated food, entertainment, presentation, and staffing for events budgeted between $20,000 and $400,000.
  • Managed all aspects of the presentation, including site readiness, client interaction, wait staff, food preparation, entertainment, and lighting vendors.

Associate Director of Development

The Marvelwood SchoolC
Kent
04.2000 - 03.2010
  • Organized, planned, and increased yearly revenues of the Parents' Association auction.
  • Arranged and planned on- and off-campus events.
  • Responsible for the Annual Fund.
  • Parent Associate liaison.
  • Generated reports for the Business Office and trustees.
  • Maintained the Raiser's Edge database.
  • Worked closely with the Director of Development to complete a $4.5 million campaign.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
05-1992

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Efficient workload management
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Financial aid assessment
  • Office management
  • Integrity and trustworthiness
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Data analysis

Affiliations

  • Member of the Kent Volunteer Fire Department since 1989
  • Elected officer from 1993-2003, highest line office position held Assistant Chief and highest administrative position held President.
  • Had significant involvement in department fundraising activities including Kent Fireman's Fair and Kent Fireman's Ball.
  • Board member and Vice President of Kent Youth Hockey 2010 - 2015.
  • WSET Level 1 Wines certified and Level 1 Spirits certified.

Timeline

Bartender

Kingsley Tavern
01.2020 - Current

Sr. Associate Dir. of Admissions and Financial Aid

South Kent School
03.2010 - Current

Associate Director of Development

The Marvelwood SchoolC
04.2000 - 03.2010

Executive Assistant

Party Resources, LLC
05.1993 - 01.2020

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Western Connecticut State University

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