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
Lanseria, Guateng, South Africa
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
Little Rock, AR
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
Little Rock, AR
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
Glen Rose, AR
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
Conway, AR
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
Malvern, AR
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, AR05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration; Modern Languages (Spanish)
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR08.2022
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