Kaitlin Pohland

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  St. Cloud Area Family YMCA

  Oct 2024 - now

  Grant Writer