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Kautouya Dixon

Walnut,CA

Summary

Proficient public administration and development professional. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training Coordinator/MHFA Trainer

Sycamores
04.2022 - Current

Company Overview: Child and Family Services

  • Develop and coordinate all internal and external trainings
  • Maintain clear, concise, productive, and consistent communication with stakeholders
  • Provide tech support needed for trainings
  • Research any information necessary for departmental needs
  • Conduct & coordinate Mental Health First Aid trainings, ensured grant standards were met
  • Create and manage and all digital media requested
  • Data entry and reporting
  • Calendar preparation and scheduling
  • Create and submit proposals for services
  • Manage marketing campaigns and public relationships
  • Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
  • Coordinated logistics for training events, including scheduling facilities, securing necessary equipment, and managing participant registration.
  • Collaborated with department managers to design customized training plans aligned with organizational goals.
  • Facilitated communication between trainers and participants before and after sessions to ensure clear expectations and follow-up support were provided as needed.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.

Freelance Graphic Designer/Marketing Manager

Self
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintain clear, productive, and consistent communication with clients
  • Complete all designs quickly and to client specification
  • Create and submit proposals for services
  • Manage multi-person promo team
  • Manage marketing campaigns and public relations
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
  • Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
  • Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
  • Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.

Entrepreneurship Pathway Developer/Teacher

Wiseburn Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Developed new entrepreneurship pathway to advance students' overall learning experience
  • Created and managed fiscal year pathway budget
  • Observed classroom management and provided professional development feedback
  • Created project-based learning lesson plans that adhered to state standards
  • Instructed 120 high school students via in-person classroom and virtually
  • Collaborated with grade level and job alike teams to ensure quality instruction
  • Built relationships with community partners and businesses
  • Delivered high-quality classroom instruction using various teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.

Office Supervisor

Long Beach Unified School District
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • daDeveloped operations and branding
  • Performed wide variety of complex and responsible duties to relieve administrator of administrative detail
  • Acquired, managed, and distributed all purchases
  • Accounting of fiscal year budget, expenditures, allowances, and account transfers
  • Planned events, arranged all travel plans, oversaw school activities, and assured smooth and efficient daily operations
  • Public relations and communications services
  • Onboarded, trained, and evaluated personnel
  • Maintained clean, organized, and professional office environment to support maximum productivity.
  • Supported positive work culture that prioritized teamwork, professionalism, continuous learning opportunities.
  • Assisted in recruiting top talent by conducting interviews, reviewing resumes, and making hiring recommendations to upper management based on candidate qualifications.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality standards when handling sensitive information or documentation.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Developed/evaluated current office procedures, identified areas for improvement, and implemented necessary changes to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to admin.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for database.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, deposits, and recordkeeping.

Student Services Specialist – STEM (Temporary)

Santa Monica College
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Provided information and responded to inquiries via e-mail, telephone, in-person, and by making group presentations
  • Audited, maintained, updated, and corrected databases and confidential student records
  • Stayed abreast of current rules, regulations, and practices set by Santa Monica College
  • Researched, prepared, proofread, edited, and delivered STEM newsletters, and other promotional materials and correspondence
  • Planned, coordinated, and implemented special events, including scheduling, securing venues, negotiating, and contracting guest speakers, securing the catering, decor, and entertainment, preparing press releases, and securing and setting up any media equipment

Administrative Intern I

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Assisted in the provision of on-going employment, educational and recreational activities
  • Supplied computer-based training, job preparedness, enriched recreational opportunities for children, youth, and adult programs
  • Provided weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports, including database reports, regular attendance, and progress
  • Established and maintained good tenant relations
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality was maintained at all times when dealing with personnel records or proprietary company data.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Managed multiple priorities effectively by utilizing strong organizational skills and regularly updating task lists to ensure deadlines were met.
  • Contributed to the overall success of the organization by providing general administrative support when needed, such as filing or photocopying documents.

Lead Case Manager/High School Liaison

Boys and Girls Club of LA Harbor
06.2015 - 04.2017
  • Developed and maintained a written plan for effective delivery of the College Bound program to youth, parents, and school officials
  • Provided direct services and resources through curriculum, academic testing, individual planning, preventive, and responsive services
  • Implemented developmentally appropriate group activities and workshops to meet members needs and academic goals
  • Collected, interpreted, and utilized student data
  • Provided counseling and guidance through the development of personal, social, academic, and career planning
  • Case management and follow-up services
  • Collaborated with school counselors, community partners and stakeholders
  • Managed cases effectively, providing immediate assistance and coordinating follow-up support as needed.
  • Advocated for clients' needs at all levels of the organization, promoting positive change in service delivery models.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Improved case documentation accuracy by implementing efficient record-keeping systems and procedures.

Education

EdD - Educational Leadership

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
12.2024

MA - Public Administration

The University of Arizona Global Campus (Ashford University)
Arizona
03.2017

BA - Applied Behavioral Science

The University of Arizona Global Campus (Ashford University)
Arizona
12.2015

AA - Graphic Design

Platt College of Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA
11.2005

Skills

  • Adobe creative suite
  • Microsoft office
  • LMS
  • Keyboarding @70WPM
  • Data entry
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Multicultural Sensitivity and Awareness
  • Interpersonal Abilities
  • Communications
  • Leadership and Management
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving and Reasoning
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical and Research
  • Visual communication
  • Inclusive education
  • Student engagement
  • Teaching strategies
  • Documentation skills
  • Program planning
  • Goal setting
  • Academic assistance

Certification

  • Career Technical Education Credential (ID 210205556) Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Expires: Oct 2026

· Arts, Media, and Entertainment

· Education Child Development and Family Services

· Finance and Business

· Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation

· Information and Communication Technology

· Marketing, Sales and Service


  • Self-Healing Life Coach Certification
  • Career Coach Certification
  • High Performance Leadership Certification
  • CBEST (Passed 11/21/17)

Timeline

Freelance Graphic Designer/Marketing Manager

Self
11.2022 - Current

Training Coordinator/MHFA Trainer

Sycamores
04.2022 - Current

Entrepreneurship Pathway Developer/Teacher

Wiseburn Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2020

Office Supervisor

Long Beach Unified School District
08.2017 - 08.2019

Student Services Specialist – STEM (Temporary)

Santa Monica College
04.2017 - 08.2017

Administrative Intern I

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
01.2017 - 05.2017

Lead Case Manager/High School Liaison

Boys and Girls Club of LA Harbor
06.2015 - 04.2017
  • Career Technical Education Credential (ID 210205556) Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Expires: Oct 2026

· Arts, Media, and Entertainment

· Education Child Development and Family Services

· Finance and Business

· Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation

· Information and Communication Technology

· Marketing, Sales and Service


  • Self-Healing Life Coach Certification
  • Career Coach Certification
  • High Performance Leadership Certification
  • CBEST (Passed 11/21/17)

EdD - Educational Leadership

California State University, Long Beach

MA - Public Administration

The University of Arizona Global Campus (Ashford University)

BA - Applied Behavioral Science

The University of Arizona Global Campus (Ashford University)

AA - Graphic Design

Platt College of Los Angeles
Kautouya Dixon