Kathryn I. Styer
Williamsport,OH
Summary
Results-driven Executive Director with a strong track record in advancing organizational missions and increasing visibility. Expertise in managing daily operations and cultivating relationships with diverse community stakeholders. Known for building collaborative partnerships that enhance program effectiveness and community engagement. Passionate about leveraging skills to drive strategic initiatives and foster sustainable growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Adena Mansion and Gardens Society
02.2011 - Current
- Developed strategic plans driving museum growth.
- Established connections with key stakeholders such as board members, donors, and sponsors.
- Steered financial resources to optimize operational efficiency.
- Fostered staff participation with an engaging atmosphere.
- Recruited and trained staff members.
- Facilitated regular meetings with board members to review initiative progress.
- Created marketing plans to enhance community awareness of the organization's mission.
- Reviewed current programs to uncover enhancement prospects.
- Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them for approval by the board of directors.
- Maintained positive relationships with media outlets to increase visibility of events and programming.
- Served as spokesperson at interviews when needed.
- Managed daily administrative duties concerning employee records.
- Formulated effective strategies to achieve mission goals.
- Effectively managed budget oversight.
- Updated board on emerging trends, issues and activities to aid policy-making.
- Kept current with best practices to enhance museum's efficiency.
Education
Masters of Arts - Organizational Communication
Ohio University
Athens, OhioBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Findlay College
Findlay, OhioSkills
- Marketing
- Board relations
- Fundraising
- Report compilation
- Public speaking
- Budgeting and financial management
- Performance feedback
- Budget reporting
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Community engagement
Affiliations
- Trustee on the Ohio Local History Alliance Board of Directors
- Trustee on the Ross County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
- Ross County Ohio, Director of the Year - 2015
References
- Melody Young, Executive Director, Chillicothe, Ross Convention and Visitor Bureau, melody@visitchillicotheohio.com, 740.407.2167
- Tom Spetnagel, Attorney at Law, Former board member, Treasurer, volunteer, tom@spetnagellaw.com, 740.774.2142
- Jessica Cyder, Executive Director, Southeast Ohio History Center, jessica@southeastohiohistory.org, 740.592.2280
- Allison Wagner, Docent, Adena Mansion and Gardens Historic Site, alwagner06@gmail.com, 330.439.3795
Timeline
Executive Director
Adena Mansion and Gardens Society
02.2011 - Current
Masters of Arts - Organizational Communication
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Findlay College