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Kathy Garrison

Savoy,IL

Summary

Wide variety of life experiences that can be applied to many employment settings, but in particular those to do with young people, education, or non-profit setting. Motivated to apply a variety of experiences and abilities learned over the years. Eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge with hands-on experience. Proficient in organizational and administrative skills with advanced interpersonal abilities. Passionate about purposeful contribution.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager - Redeploy

Dreaam Opportunity Center
Champaign, IL
03.2024 - Current
  • Development of program and processes within Redeploy in order to effectively serve the youth population and their families.
  • Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
  • Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
  • Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.

Coordinator for Advancement

Judah Christian Schools
Champaign, IL
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked with Advancement Department to plan, organize, execute the school's largest fundraiser to benefit tuition assistance.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services for events.
  • Organized vendor contracts, negotiated fees, and ensured compliance with all regulations.
  • Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.

Small Business Owner

Dignified - The Giveback Marketplace
Savoy, IL
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Founded social impact business partnering globally with organizations and artisan partners to provide fair wage jobs and a marketplace for products made in vulnerable communities.
  • Managed all business administrative duties including communication, promotion, marketing, finances, and product selection.

Administrator & Leader - Chosen Ministry

First Christian Church
Champaign, IL
09.2009 - 04.2017
  • Visionary & founder of multi-faceted program engaging in education, awareness, study, and beneficial action towards vulnerable children and adoptive families.
  • Planned, orchestrated and led projects including organization of materials, volunteers, scheduling, and donations
  • Organized groups of people in volunteer positions
  • Event planning and fundraising

Elementary Teacher

Judah Christian School
Champaign, IL
08.2004 - 06.2009
  • Effectively translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
  • Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Implemented classroom management for optimal learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
05.1994

University of Illinois (1989-1992)

Skills

Highly relational

Trauma Informed Educator

Organizational Skills

Written Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Event Planning

Timeline

Program Manager - Redeploy

Dreaam Opportunity Center
03.2024 - Current

Coordinator for Advancement

Judah Christian Schools
12.2022 - 05.2023

Small Business Owner

Dignified - The Giveback Marketplace
01.2020 - 04.2021

Administrator & Leader - Chosen Ministry

First Christian Church
09.2009 - 04.2017

Elementary Teacher

Judah Christian School
08.2004 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Rockhurst University

University of Illinois (1989-1992)

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