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Mary Beth Kennedy

Mary Beth Kennedy

Washington

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in international technical assistance program coordination. Adaptable and reliable, and consistently achieving targeted outcomes. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 27 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator

US Census Bureau
10.2014 - 04.2025
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
  • Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
  • Developed marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates among target audiences.
  • Implemented evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of program deliverables, maintaining project schedules and meeting objectives.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback and directives from station owners.

Administrative Assistant

US Census Bureau
01.2006 - 10.2014


  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
  • Organized company events to enhance team cohesion, coordinating logistics and catering for over 50 participants.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Ensured statistical accuracy by performing data verification.

Administrative Clerk

US Census Bureau
10.1998 - 01.2006


  • Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
  • Reduced errors in data entry tasks by maintaining accurate records and utilizing verification methods.
  • Balanced multiple roles to accomplish diverse tasks and make larger impact to organization.
  • Helped maintain a positive office atmosphere with proactive conflict resolution and team-building efforts.
  • Contributed to project success by providing administrative support to various teams as needed.
  • Processed and prepared documents such as business or government forms and expense reports.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.

Education

No Degree - Communications

College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD

Specialized - Therapuetic Massage

National Massage Therapy Institute
Falls Church, VA
06-2008

Skills

  • Hosting foreign nationals

  • Program management and Office administration

  • Strategic planning and Training coordination

  • Cultural sensitivity

  • Eligibility determination

  • Promotional planning and Marketing materials

  • Persuasive communication style

  • Program branding

  • Decision-making

  • Dependability and cooperation

  • Coordinating a training program with multiple moving parts

Accomplishments

  • Facilitated new projects and agreements between foreign statistical agencies and the International Program Center of the US Census Bureau.
  • Grew mailing list by thousands in a 7 year time frame.
  • Successfully planned and staffed the International Programs Center's exhibit booth in Cape Town, South Africa, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Kigali, Rwanda.
  • Certificate of Appreciation for setting up and staffing an exhibition booth highlighting the International Program Center's work at the 22nd International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam, the Netherlands held July 23-27, 2018.

Interests

  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • Graphic Design
  • Creative Writing
  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Reading


Timeline

Program Coordinator

US Census Bureau
10.2014 - 04.2025

Administrative Assistant

US Census Bureau
01.2006 - 10.2014

Administrative Clerk

US Census Bureau
10.1998 - 01.2006

No Degree - Communications

College of Southern Maryland

Specialized - Therapuetic Massage

National Massage Therapy Institute

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