Kaitlin Pohland

Kaitlin Pohland

Development and Grant Writing Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Grant Manager at Central MN Arts Board

  • Education

    • St. Catherine University

      2023 - 2026
      Master's degree Organizational Leadership
    • Loras College

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor’s Degree English Literature

      Activities and Societies: Loras College Drumline Executive Board Member, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Honors Program English Literature Thesis: High PassGraduated Magna Cum LaudeStudy Abroad January 2015 - May 2015Dublin, Ireland

  • Experience

    • United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      Development and Grant Writing Intern

      Created and edited different campaign materials and articles for the 2014-2015 campaign. Compiled information for the launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Dubuque County, IA. Researched and compiled a list of area grant opportunities and contributed to application process of a grant. Helped to fulfill Americorps 300-hour commitment.

    • Exigo Media and Events, Ltd

      Jan 2015 - May 2015
      Editorial Intern

      Edited and wrote articles, reviews, press releases, interviews and professional beauty product compilations for Beauty Professional Ireland and Irish Pharmacy Retailer magazines and websites. For the website, I formatted articles through WordPress. Represented the beauty magazine on several occasions by attending international product launches and beauty shows and competitions within the industry.

    • The Lorian

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
      Executive Copy Editor/Web Editor

      Copy edited and reviewed by hand or on the computer different sections of the collegiate newspaper before pages were finalized for print. Took finalized articles and revised to fit website format. Scheduled releases for all articles on myduhawk.com through WordPress.

    • Loras College English Department

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
      English Department Student Worker

      Assisted in promoting English program cultural events, such as the Streamlines Undergraduate Writing and Literature Conference. Also collected and archived program data and helped to maintain social media for the English Program.

    • Decorah Park and Recreation

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Assistant Pool Manager

      Interacted with children and adults on a daily basis. Carried out managerial duties such as opening and closing the facility, making weather-related decisions, checking and controlling chlorine levels, and ensuring the concerns of patrons were addressed promptly and efficiently. Instructed community members of all ages in Red Cross swim lessons. Also Reviewed current and proposed Iowa Swimming Pool and Spa Rules and helped implement forthcoming changes. Served as a lifeguard/head lifeguard for the facility starting May 2009. Certified as a Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor and in First Aid and CPR. Show less

    • Little Falls Catholic Tri-Parish

      Sept 2016 - Jul 2019
      Pastoral Associate

      Managed a variety of events and oversaw volunteers for three separate parishes. Designed and coordinated a quarterly newsletter. Chaired several church fundraisers and raffles. Planned and taught lessons for high school and middle school religious education programs. Provided administrative support on a daily basis. Scheduled and coordinated meetings, and performed other duties assigned by the pastor.

    • St. Francis Health and Wellness

      Oct 2016 - May 2018
      Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

      Served as a part-time lifeguard and swim instructor. Lifeguarded during fitness classes, family time, and open swim. Taught Mid-Minnesota Aquatics swimming lessons.

    • St. Cloud Area Family YMCA

      Aug 2019 - Jul 2023
      Aquatics Director

      Recruited, hired, trained, developed, scheduled, and directed all Aquatics staff. Oversaw competitive club swim team, and all safety training and certifications of all YMCA staff. Conducted and ensured proper maintenance of the Aquatics department, and monitored daily pool operations to adhere to state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations. Controlled, monitored, and maintained reports on all statistics and budgets for the Aquatics department. Created new programming, and maintained relationships with participants in all programs. Assisted in YMCA fundraising activities including the writing and obtaining of various grants. Received Y-USA-based Team Leader certificate. Show less

    • Central MN Arts Board

      Aug 2023 - now
      Grant Manger

      Supports CMAB’s grant making activities by providing management of the grants and contracts from project submission to project closure while ensuring funds are granted in accordance with CMAB policies and state regulations. Work with grantees throughout the life cycle of the grant and is the primary lead on overseeing accurate data collection for state reporting.

    • St. Cloud Area Family YMCA

      Oct 2024 - now
      Grant Writer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Coaching Authorization

      State of Iowa Board of Education Examiners
      Mar 2014
    • Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO)

      Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
      Nov 2019
    • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

      American Red Cross
      Jan 2022
    • Lifeguard Management

      American Red Cross
      Sept 2020
    • Psychological First Aid: Supporting Yourself and Others During COVID-19

      American Red Cross
      Apr 2020
    • Team Leader Certification

      YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office)
      Aug 2022
    • Seizure Recognition and First Aid

      Epilepsy Foundation
      Oct 2024
    • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate

      American Red Cross
      Aug 2021
    • Babysitter’s Training Instructor

      American Red Cross
      Oct 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kaitlin Pohland
      Dean's List - Fall Semester 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015Spring Semester 2013, 2014, 2015