Katie Davidson

Katie Davidson

Senior Member Service Representative

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    International Educator & Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • Iowa State University

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      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
    • Iowa State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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      B.A Philosophy
    • Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business

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      M.B.A International Business
  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Creston Community School District

      Aug 2022 - now
      Teacher

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

    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Trainer

      Connections Matter
      Jul 2022
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    • Qualified Administrator

      IDI, LLC
      Dec 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Application Reviewer

      Issued by Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship on Oct 2017
      Benjamin A. Gilman International ScholarshipAssociated with Katie Davidson
    • Application Reviewer

      Issued by Critical Language Scholarship, U.S. Department of State on Dec 2017
      Critical Language Scholarship, U.S. Department of StateAssociated with Katie Davidson
    • Chair, Leadership Development Committee

      Issued by NAFSA: Association of International Educators on Jan 2018
      NAFSA: Association of International EducatorsAssociated with Katie Davidson
    • Region IV Academy Coach

      Issued by NAFSA: Association of International Educators on Sept 2015
      NAFSA: Association of International EducatorsAssociated with Katie Davidson
    • Member

      Issued by Ames Jaycees on Jan 2006
      Ames JayceesAssociated with Katie Davidson