Kristen Hanson
Associate Director
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and exceeding Fund Raising goals, Program Development expertise, including competitive offerings, pricing and market positioning. Hardworking Associate Director knowledgeable about business practices in the nonprofit industry. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making. Innovative and goal-oriented, committed to growing fundraising and grant efforts in order to serve more families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director
Camp Live Oak
05.2021 - Current
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific programs and ongoing operational needs.
- Assisted Executive leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Exceeded fund raising goals, raising money for scholarships.
- Found, wrote, managed and reported on several grants that led to improving programs.
- Led teams of up to 25 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
Assistant to the Principal
Conservatory Prep School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Engaged with parents to drive parent participation.
- Collaborated with parents and students to coordinate school events.
- Managed student schedules, and individual IEPs
- Developed a hybrid program teaching Advocacy, Volunteerism and Community Service, was able to get 90% of students to participate.
- Assisted in supervising extracurricular activities and events.
Environmental Educator
Youth Environmental Alliance
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Successful wrote and managed grants, that increased program participation
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others, as volunteer coordinator for dune restoration projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment, changing in person programming to virtual courses in response to the Covid 19 pandemic.
Education Director
Pelican Island Audubon Society
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Responded to a need for experiential education programs for 5th Graders that helped increase their science and math grades
- Worked effectively with the Board of Directors to secure funding for programs, including development of seasonal fund raising events.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and reporting in non-profit environment.
Managing Director
A Florida Outdoor Center
Sebastian, FL
03.2011 - 08.2017
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement. Attending local and national trainings for environmental professionals, including a week at the National Conservation Training Center.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with State Park, National Wildlife Refuge and community stakeholders.
Education
Associate Of Science - Marine Biology
Mitchell College
New London, CTMaster Naturalist Certification - Ecology
University of Florida
Vero Beach, FL06.2007
Teaching Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Oxford University
Cologne, Germany 09.2002
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Marine Biology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.1991
Skills
- Key Relationship Development
- Budget Development
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Curriculum Updates
- Donor Solicitation and Fundraising
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 21 staff members, from hiring to training and scheduling.
- Increased scholarships awarded by 300% with fund raising and networking efforts.
- Documented and resolved environmental awareness in underserved population which led to families adopting sustainable living practices.
- Achieved awards for Best Summer Camp for 2 years in a row by developing enrichment programs and developing a quality staff.
- Collaborated with team of 25 to provide award winning summer camp programming for nearly 1000 children ages 5 - 16 for the past two years.
- Completed Financial Leadership and Grant Writing Workshop presented by Community Foundation
Certification
- Certified Grant Writer, Community Foundation
- First Aid CPR, American Red Cross
- Certified Standup Paddle Board Instructor, American Canoe Association
Languages
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant to the Principal
Conservatory Prep School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Associate Director
Camp Live Oak
05.2021 - Current
Environmental Educator
Youth Environmental Alliance
07.2019 - 08.2021
Education Director
Pelican Island Audubon Society
08.2015 - 09.2017
Managing Director
A Florida Outdoor Center
03.2011 - 08.2017
Associate Of Science - Marine Biology
Mitchell College
Master Naturalist Certification - Ecology
University of Florida
Teaching Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Oxford University
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Marine Biology
University of Rhode Island
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