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Montana Westgate

Pearcy,AR

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Program Planning and Development and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Strong passion to serve sacrificially. Confident working alone, though enthusiastic about collaborating with others.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Development Consultant

LIV Lanseria
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Built strategic relationships with four on-site foster families, parents and children
  • Earned 32 hours of training on Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
  • Supported current after-school programs through key document filing, grade-school tutoring, and structured play with children
  • Shadowed current after-school program staff to assess resource capacity and strengths and weaknesses of current curriculum
  • Interviewed 25+ staff members, foster parents and children, and community stakeholders as part of needs assessment and to measure support for new after-school program
  • Presented 51+ page strategic development guide of interview-based insights and practical recommendations for future after-school programming

Community Engagement Initiative Lead

Lake Nixon Outdoor Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Evaluated Lake Nixon’s (LNOC) engagement capacity
  • Conducted needs assessment of local outdoor recreation/environmental education groups
  • Evaluated potential community partnership opportunities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values
  • Interviewed 8+ local stakeholder organizations to gauge communal interest in LNOC
  • Formulated in-depth recommendation & outreach report to guide LNOC’s future community engagement, marketing, and facility investment

Court Services Intern

United States District Court
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Worked with federal officers to conduct criminal investigations
  • Analyzed criminal history data within Federal Sentencing Guidelines
  • Utilized technical writing to simplify criminal history
  • Prepared pre-sentencing reports and worked alongside federal officers and judges to help implement alternative strategies to imprisonment, when possible
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously, typically 3 to 5 cases per week, while adhering to strict deadlines

Children's Camp Counselor

Family Farm Christian Day Camp
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Provided childcare services in group camp setting and assisted with activities such as rockwall, petting zoo, paddle boats, archery, etc.
  • Emphasis placed on maintaining safety and promoting environment of excitement and learning for children
  • Generally worked with group of 13 children ages 6 to 12, weekly
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers
  • Was requested to assist in head office with camper account management by special request of Camp Director

Childcare Worker

Fellowship Bible Church
01.2021 - Current
  • Providing childcare services for Wednesday services
  • Duties included disinfecting playground and classrooms, preparing and brainstorming activities for children, providing snacks, and ensuring the safety of children
  • Most often worked with a group of two to seven boys between second and fourth grade

Customer Care and Financial Account Specialist

Mark Cramer State Farm Insurance Agency
05.2020 - Current
  • Manage client accounts and advise on strategic financial management
  • Greet clients when first entering office
  • Handle financial resources on behalf of company and clients
  • Accomplishments include adding 20+ new customers to employer's book of business

Education

Master of Arts - Public Service

Clinton School of Public Service
Little Rock, AR
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration; Modern Languages (Spanish)

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
08.2022

Skills

  • Nonprofit Experience
  • Servant-Hearted Leadership
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Inclusive Environment Creation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Partnership Building
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Cultural Competency
  • Activities Planning
  • Public Speaking

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Program Development Consultant

LIV Lanseria
05.2024 - 08.2024

Community Engagement Initiative Lead

Lake Nixon Outdoor Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

Court Services Intern

United States District Court
08.2022 - 09.2023

Children's Camp Counselor

Family Farm Christian Day Camp
05.2021 - 10.2021

Childcare Worker

Fellowship Bible Church
01.2021 - Current

Customer Care and Financial Account Specialist

Mark Cramer State Farm Insurance Agency
05.2020 - Current

Master of Arts - Public Service

Clinton School of Public Service

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration; Modern Languages (Spanish)

University of Central Arkansas
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