Caitlyn Ridgely

Experience

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  Roton Point

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2012

  Head Sailing Instructor

  A seasonal position held Summers 2007-2009 and 2012.-Instructed children ages eight through seventeen in sailing and racing.-Managed the hiring process of summer sailing staff.-Redesigned and implemented new Sailing program goals and curriculum.-Development and distribution of weekly newsletter

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  Community Sailing Center: Lake Champlain- Burlington, VT

  Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Head High School Sailing Coach
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  Fletcher Allen Health Care

  Nov 2008 - Jul 2009

  Medical Assistant

  -Responsible for obtaining medical history from patients prior to doctors visit-Assisted with minor surgical procedures and equipment sanitation.

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  Natick Public Schools

  Mar 2010 - Jun 2010

  Varsity Sailing Coach
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  St. Croix Yacht Club

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

  Waterfront Coordinator

  -Responsible for all program development and administration-Supervision and management of St. Croix Yacht Club sailing program staff of 12-Staff Training and development-Recruitment and organization of volunteers for all waterfront events-Administrative duties included; event fundraising, program budgeting, review of -program operations, assessment of program needs, long range planning, record maintenance, budgeting, book keeping, and recruitment of new members and sailors-Organization of St. Croix Yacht Club dock and mooring field facilities-Responsible for organization and maintenance of SCYC fleet: 21-Optimists, 12 - Sunfish, 8 - 420’s, 2- R-19’s, 17ft Boston whaler, 2 - coaching inflatables-Head Coach of the St. Croix High School Sailing Team - comprised of participants from 6 area high schools-Head Coach of SCYC Optimist Sailing Team and sailing programCoordination of inter-island sailing events for all levels of racing and sailing Show less

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  Piers Park Sailing Center

  Aug 2012 - Feb 2017

  -Fundraising and Development – Manage all aspects of PPSC’s annual fundraising and development plans with corporations, foundations, and individuals;-Financial Management - Profit & loss responsibility, responsible for providing a Board of Directors with regular financial and operational updates-Community and Government Relations – Develop and build relationships with community, waterfront and elected leaders.- Personnel Management: Attract, retain and motivate a diverse program team with appropriate performance evaluations, succession plans, staff development opportunities and organizational best practices-Work with bookkeeper, Treasurer and Board of Directors in preparing and recommending annual budget, while prudently managing the organization’s assets within financial and budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations-Provide advice and counsel in monitoring and setting policies for effective management of the organization, performance of the Board and committees, assuring all board resolutions and policies are fully implemented. Show less -Adaptive Program Management: Facilitate events and member relations, recruit new members, educate the greater boston area on the services and opportunities provided at PPSC. -Youth Program Development: Registration and Curriculum development, program recruitment, staff training-Summer Youth Program Oversight-Grants Relationship and Maintenance: Regular updates and reports provided to funders.-Adaptive Equipment Development: Work with staff and local college students to maintain existing equipment and develop new equipment to better serve our sailors.Staff Management Show less

  • Executive Director

    Dec 2015 - Feb 2017

  • Adaptive Recreation Director

    Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
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  Courageous Sailing Center for Youth, Inc.

  Mar 2017 - now

  -Systems integration and advisement- Salesforce, Woo-commerce-Long-range planning for program growth -Budget Forecasting-Asses program for quality instruction and member satisfaction -Corporate Events Management-Membership Tracking-Manage and plan membership events -Short and Long term revenue projections-Course management (Offerings, Scheduling, enrollment, staffing, student tracking)-Staff hiring and management-Provide oversight and management support to satellite sites Show less -Performing day-to-day in season site management for our Pier 4 Charlestown location-Manage all courses (registration, booking, scheduling, staffing, follow up communications, customers/member communications and feedback)-Manage all Corporate Events-Assist the Adult Program Director in Events planning--Staffing and scheduling for all sites on Sundays and Mondays-Data entry and membership tracking-Work with the Adult Program Director to recruit, interview, and hire staff-Work with the Adult Program Director to create AP marketing materials and to make sure the website is up to date and accurately communicating the program’s offerings Show less

  • Director of Adult Programs and Events

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Adult Program Director

    Sept 2017 - Apr 2022

  • Associate Adult Program Director

    Mar 2017 - Aug 2017