
Katherine Waks
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About me
Nonprofit and Program Management | Advocate for Inclusion
Education

Universidad de Sevilla
2018 - 2018Cultural AnthropologyActivities and Societies: Spent the Spring semester of 2018 living and studying in Seville, Spain

University of Vermont
2015 - 2019Bachelor of Arts - BA AnthropologyActivities and Societies: Dean's List, Honors College, Equestrian Team

Stanford University
-Certificate in International Women's Health & Human Rights
Experience

CST Consulting LLC
Jun 2015 - Aug 2017Administrative Assistant• Established and managed social media presence, including LinkedIn and Facebook profiles• Developed PowerPoint presentations and incorporated photographs and charts of data findings• General secretarial duties, including filing and phone coverages

L.L.Bean
Jun 2017 - Mar 2019Sales Associate• Delivered advice regarding value, design, and style of offered clothing, equipment, and services• Engaged customers in a helpful, friendly, focused, and efficient way• Processed customer check-outs, returns, and cataloging items• Maintained the appearance displays and items on the floor

University of Vermont
Aug 2017 - Dec 2017Teaching Assistant, Department of Anthropology- Assisted professor with classroom of 150 students- Hosted weekly office hours for exam preparation, homework questions, and post-test review- Prepared and facilitated weekly study groups for students- Graded and provided feedback on written assignments and exams

Lil'gourmets veggie meals & snacks
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018Research Assistant• Researched potential partners and distributors for product• Development of PowerPoint presentations and incorporation of photographs and charts for sales pitches• Helped owner/CEO gather documentation for desired certifications and Amazon sales

Association Management Center
Jan 2020 - Aug 2021Operations and Education Administrator• Assisted in the planning, development, management, and evaluation of virtual education programs, as well as annual onsite conference • Updated and maintain multiple membership databases and website• Managed complex calendars for staff and volunteers for board/committee meetings, take and prepare minutes for meetings• Collected, organized, and coded accounts payable, collect receipts, process expense reports/check requests

Best Buddies in Illinois
Aug 2021 - now• Manage largest adult volunteer program in organization’s participating 47 countries and territories• Responsible for planning and executing monthly in-person and virtual volunteer and participant engagement events in Chicago and surrounding suburbs• Collaborated with fellow Lead Program Manager to create an incentive to fundraise $15,000 in 8 days for organization's annual walk • Identified key areas of expansion to reach and engage individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our friendship and leadership programs• Identified and recruited committed volunteers• Planned, organized, and hosted quarterly events for community volunteers and chapters• Responsible for the planning, tracking, evaluating, and reporting of onboarding benchmarks to ensure new participants understand all programmatic expectations, goals, and deadlines
Lead Program Manager
Jan 2023 - nowProgram Manager, Mission Expansion
Aug 2021 - Jan 2023
Licenses & Certifications

Mental Health First Aid
National Council for Mental WellbeingJun 2023
Volunteer Experience
Peer Mentor
Issued by RefugeeOne on Jan 2021
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