Katie Davidson

Experience

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  Greater Iowa Credit Union

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2008

  Senior Member Service Representative

  - Analyze system data to determine the degree of risk associated on all consumer loans and collect background information on loan applicant by obtaining supportive financial data and reports- Process all materials and forms needed to close loan and disclose all terms and conditions thoroughly to member- Sell loan protection products when appropriate, including Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) and credit life and disability insurance- Supervise Main branch and staff on Saturday rotation and in absence of Branch Manager - Secure and maintain the facility in both opening and closing rotations- Serve on various committees to provide input and feedback on new products, services and process implementation Show less

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  Iowa State University

  Mar 2008 - Jul 2016

  Coordinator of International Study Programs

  - Manage study abroad portfolio for the College of Veterinary Medicine- Serve as Co-Program Director for study abroad programs to Jordan, Hungary & Italy, Mexico, Costa Rica, Spain, and Ecuador- Recruit veterinary and pre-veterinary students for study abroad - Teach study abroad pre-departure orientation courses via Blackboard- Work to assess student development during study abroad.- Serve on College and University Study Abroad committees- Adviser to student Committee for International Veterinary Opportunities and the Pre-veterinary chapter of Veterinarians Without Borders- Develop and manage the College’s Memoranda of Understanding and Agreement and maintain open communication with international university partners- Coordinate individual student exchanges with international partner universities- Adviser to CVM Spectrum, the College’s LGBTQ+ student organization Show less

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  Des Moines Area Community College

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Adjunct Instructor

  Teach Business courses to students pursuing their Associates degreeDevelop lectures, presentations, assignments, grading scales, and projects to ensure students understand required course competencies

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  University of North Dakota

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2018

  Director, International Center

  - Lead strategic efforts in campus internationalization for the University of North Dakota- Supervise and work to develop International Center staff - Work with faculty to internationalize curriculum - Utilize expertise in education abroad to increase international opportunities for students & faculty- Manage budget and office resources- Identify process inefficiencies and work with campus partners to streamline- Travel Internationally to develop and maintain existing International partnerships- Host diplomat and partner visits Show less

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  Southwestern Community College, Creston, IA

  Dec 2018 - May 2019

  Dean Of Student Services

  Work with colleagues to identify and remove any barriers to student success and work to contribute successful and knowledgeable individuals to our society and to Iowa's workforce.

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  Hot Air Brewing

  May 2019 - now

  Owner

  Hot Air Brewing is a 7 BBL brewery in rural southwest Iowa. Our brewer, J. Wilson, is the former Executive Director of the Iowa Brewers Guild and author of "Diary of a Part-Time Monk", a book detailing his experience consuming only beer during lent. Hot Air is a family friendly environment and hosts trivia nights, live music, celebrations, and community events. Follow us @hotairbrewing on Instagram and www.facebook.com/hotairbrewing for updates. Interested in carrying Hot Air beer at your establishment? Email me at hotairbrewing@gmail.com Show less

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  Creston Community School District

  Aug 2022 - now

  Teacher

  Work with high risk students to set and accomplish academic goals.

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  World Endeavors

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Director of Academic Relations - Study Abroad

  Building relationships with universities and educators and helping curious humans explore our world.