Kelli Koontz-Wilson
Irvington,NJ
Summary
Experienced in Theatrical instruction, Program Coordination, Grant Compliance, Recruitment, Arts Education, Drug Prevention; Excellent track-record for formulating new initiatives; Organizing conferences, trainings, and workshops for youth, parents, and volunteers.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, Affinity Programs
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintain outreach contacts in organization's database to track progress toward base building goals.
- Equip groups of people and inspire institutions to work toward achievement of commonly articulated goals through collective action.
- Enhance performance through collaboration with diverse teams.
- Plan and manage operations to achieve objectives within budgets.
- Perform budget inquiries and accounts payable transactions.
- Arrange meetings, zoom conference calls, and prepared meeting minutes.
Office Manager
New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Newark, NJ
05.2019 - 04.2023
- Coordinate Recruitment Partners, Volunteer, and Alumni Appreciation Events.
- Discuss performance-based objectives with department managers to determine contributory value of office programs.
- Assist with all aspects of institutional and unrestricted budget accounting processes, including managing accounts and purchase requisitions in Banner and maintaining accurate spreadsheets for all outside vendor contracts.
- Maintain the Executive Director's calendar, and schedule meetings.
- Establish administrative procedures that prioritize and ensure the timely completion of all correspondence and solve emergent problems as needed.
- Ensure office staffing, create job description ads, and post new-hire requisitions in order to maintain office workflow.
- Interview, Schedule, and supervise work-study students, and ensure timely processing of all forms in support of clerical functions.
- Coordinate all aspects of Career Development events.
- Organize correspondence, and creating business letters and records.
Coalition Coordinator
Jersey City Communities That Care
Jersey City, NJ
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Utilized the Strategic Prevention Framework DFC programming, Attended yearly CADCA Coalition Trainings.
- Cultivated working relationships with colleagues, executives and community members to build trust and provide trainings.
- Delivered presentations during monthly meetings to inform and recruit community.
- Coordinated Events such as Youth Conferences, Park Clean-Ups, Career Fairs, Coalition Meetings, and Drug Prevention Workshops for diverse communities.
- Submitted Municipal Alliance, and SAMHSA Grant reports, and procured additional funding for Organization.
Program Coordinator for Residencies
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Newark, NJ
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided Program Budget and Development.
- Participated in School Recruitment Efforts throughout NJ.
- Hired and Contracted Teaching Artists.
- Supervised Theatre, And Dance Residencies.
- Coordinated Production logistics & Marketing with all NJPAC departments for Shows, TA meetings, Trainings, and Promotional Projects.
- Purchased all program supplies including, t-shirts, and awards.
- Served as a Teaching Artist in Theatre, and Poetry utilizing the Core Curriculum Standards for the state of NJ.
- Coordinated Student Year-End Showcase.
- Completed Final Evaluations, and Year End Grant Reporting.
Youth Action Group Advisor
National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
Montclair, NJ
10.2004 - 01.2006
- Coordinated programs throughout N.J. working with SACs, School Administrators, and Social Service Experts to bolster grant efficacy.
- Recruited Students, and Provided Coordination for both of the Five Day summer Conferences, as well as the Mini-Conferences held in school districts throughout N.J.
- Advised Action Groups during site visits on ATOD Best Practices to Accomplish Year End Goals.
- Taught Project ALERT Curriculum in eight Newark Middle Schools.
- Contracted Artists, and Presenters.
Youth in Partnership Coordinator
The Leaguers Inc.
Newark , NJ
10.1999 - 08.2001
- Coordinated Peer Leadership Trainings, and Outreach Events.
- Recruited Adjudicated Youth.
- Administered HIV Prevention Workshops.
- Coordinated Father's Program Events, Fashion Shows, & Fundraising Activities.
- Collaborated with Community Sectors for Grant Compliance.
- Spearheaded recruitment events, including Media Spots.
- Procured Grants and Funding.
Teaching Artist
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Newark, New Jersey
Education
Master of Arts - Law, Governance, Conflict Resolution & Peace
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ09-2027
Certified Prevention Specialist - Drug Prevention
Wellspring Center For Prevention
East Brunswick, NJ08-2026
Bachelor's Degree - Theatre Studies
Montclair State University
2019
Skills
- Cross-Cultural Teaching Methodology
- Performing Arts Director
- Teaching Artist/Drama & Poetry
- Professional Theatrical Experience
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Skills
- Social Media Proficiency
- Zoom Meeting Proficiency
- PowerPoint/Excel/ACCESS
- CRM Experience including Salesforce
- ERP Software-Banner/Slate
- Author
Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Ambassador of Peace, Honor Society, Drama, Poetry and Adult Education Instructor, Public Speaker, Author, Spanish Language Skills
Timeline
Coordinator, Affinity Programs
Princeton University
04.2023 - 09.2023
Office Manager
New Jersey Institute Of Technology
05.2019 - 04.2023
Coalition Coordinator
Jersey City Communities That Care
01.2008 - 08.2010
Program Coordinator for Residencies
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
Youth Action Group Advisor
National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
10.2004 - 01.2006
Youth in Partnership Coordinator
The Leaguers Inc.
10.1999 - 08.2001
Master of Arts - Law, Governance, Conflict Resolution & Peace
Montclair State University
Certified Prevention Specialist - Drug Prevention
Wellspring Center For Prevention
Bachelor's Degree - Theatre Studies
Montclair State University
Teaching Artist
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
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