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Kristyn Tomlinson

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, excelling in team building and strategic planning.


As a non-profit professional with over 15 years of experience, I excel in directing and managing large-scale operations, fundraising, community outreach and engagement, strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. As a member of our leadership team, I am known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with the mission and vision of the Girl Scout movement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Community Impact

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
05.2024 - Current
  • Supervise high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Develop and execute recruitment and retention strategy to serve 5,900 girls in central Indiana across eight counties in the state, including Marion County.
  • Enhance am collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Establish community partnerships
  • Implement Empowering Educators program, overseeing Girl Scout troop formation and development at 10 schools within Warren Township and Indianapolis Public School system.
  • Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivate a positive work environment that fosters employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.

Community Action Network Director

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
05.2021 - 05.2024
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

Annual Giving Manager

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Director of Lifetime Engagement

Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity
02.2015 - 10.2018
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

Assistant Director of Lifetime Engagement

Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity
11.2013 - 02.2015
  • Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
  • Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
  • Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.

Assistant Director of Education and Training

Delta Gamma Fraternity
06.2012 - 10.2013
  • Optimized resource allocation by establishing clear budgetary guidelines and closely monitoring expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to support shared goals for student success.
  • Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven decision-making processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Supervised after-school tutoring programs designed to reinforce core concepts while providing individualized attention to struggling learners.

Education

Master of Arts - Higher Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2004

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
04-2002

Skills

  • Team and coalition building
  • Recruitment and retention of membership
  • Public speaking
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Conflict mediation and resolution
  • Budget oversight

Accomplishments

Achieved recruitment and retention goals under my direct supervision, ranging from 4,500 members to 5,932 from 2021-2004 while serving girls, volunteers and caregivers in 15 counties throughout the state of Indiana.

Implemented an alternative troop model with teachers in school districts within Marion County.

Co-chair of the Far Eastside Advisory Council.

Through the leadership of the Director team,our Council achieved #2 ranking in retention efforts nationally in 2024 and #1 in 2025.

Served on the GSUSA national task force committee for alumnae engagement.

Certification

Foundational Certificate in Advocacy, Lilly School of Philanthropy (2024)


Certification in Fund Raising Management, Lilly School of Philanthropy (2021)



Timeline

Director of Community Impact

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
05.2024 - Current

Community Action Network Director

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
05.2021 - 05.2024

Annual Giving Manager

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
10.2019 - 05.2021

Director of Lifetime Engagement

Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity
02.2015 - 10.2018

Assistant Director of Lifetime Engagement

Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity
11.2013 - 02.2015

Assistant Director of Education and Training

Delta Gamma Fraternity
06.2012 - 10.2013

Master of Arts - Higher Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Grand Valley State University

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