Katherine Hutton, MBA

Experience

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  City of Scottsdale

  May 1994 - Apr 2008

  Economic Development Director

  Successfully led marketing, recruitment, retention and expansion efforts for Scottsdale’s targeted employment sectors. Secured an average of eight companies with an average of 300 employees annually for eight years resulting 2,400+ jobs. Established collaborative project flow for high profile projects through planning and development processes. Escorted projects from pre-application meeting to final certificate of occupancy. Team member for incentive/development agreements for projects key to Scottsdale’s economic future. Constructed and conducted numerous community outreach and public meetings relating to major economic development projects. Show less

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  STARS AZ

  Jul 2005 - Jun 2014

  Board of Directors

  Supported STARS mission through fund raising and leadership to improve the quality of our client's lives through day programs, on-site work centers, community-based employment training opportunities, and transition programs for young adults. STARS provides a welcoming, inclusive environment for this underserved population with programs and activities that focus on them and the things they love to do.

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  Thunderbird School of Global Management

  May 2008 - May 2015

  Advanced and increased efficiencies in operations, planning, and financial position for all degree programs - approximately 4,000 students. Degree programs included Full Time MBA, MA and MS Executive MBA, LatAm MBA (North, Central and South America) and Online Global MBA (students in over 40 countries). Conducted functional and fiscal analysis of Thunderbird's domestic operations and foreign offices. Approved and monitored all travel/travel spend of $4.5M (annual). Responsible for Travel Risk Management and Implementation of Travel Policy. Lead team member in the establishment of Thunderbird Angel Network. Selected entities seeking Angel funding and ensuing due diligence. Managed Advisory Board relationships and board meetings. Organized and delivered Annual Global Private Equity Conference for private equity professionals, venture capitalists and angel investors. Recruited to manage newly founded Entrepreneurship Center focused on global entrepreneurship. Created and managed programs for students, alumni, family owned business and entrepreneurs.

  • Sr Director, Academic Operations and Planning

    May 2013 - May 2015

  • Director, Special Projects, Finance Dept

    Aug 2012 - May 2013

  • Managing Director, Thunderbird Private Equity Center

    Nov 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Managing Director, Walker Center for Global Entrepreneurship

    May 2008 - Oct 2011
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  Arizona State University

  Jun 2015 - May 2021

  Senior Director, Business Operations, Thunderbird School of Global Management

  Led and managed Thunderbird's business operations; including human resources, purchasing, accounting, budget, travel, facilities and scholarship activities.

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  City of Buckeye

  Sept 2021 - now

  Project Manager

  Engage with signature employment projects in Buckeye ensuring timely success through the development process in one of the fastest growing city in America. www.growbuckeye.com