Kathryn Pardo Email & Phone Number

- Maintain and update existing operations systems, including annual planning, goal setting and the implementation of KPIs- Partner with the finance department to support essential financial functions- Manage all Human Resources functions- Support editorial and membership departments through content management, performance tracking, and operational reporting- Provide strategic planning expertise and develop operational benchmarks and goals to ensure sustainable growth and… Show more - Maintain and update existing operations systems, including annual planning, goal setting and the implementation of KPIs- Partner with the finance department to support essential financial functions- Manage all Human Resources functions- Support editorial and membership departments through content management, performance tracking, and operational reporting- Provide strategic planning expertise and develop operational benchmarks and goals to ensure sustainable growth and performance Show less

- Manage human resources functions and procedures for a nationwide staff in at least 18 states, including but not limited to creating and standardizing job descriptions, establishing annual performance reviews; ensuring compliance; and recruiting, onboarding and offboarding- Audit and update operational policies and procedures to reflect current organizational goals and needs and to foster interdepartmental productivity- Manage database functionality and data entry to support… Show more - Manage human resources functions and procedures for a nationwide staff in at least 18 states, including but not limited to creating and standardizing job descriptions, establishing annual performance reviews; ensuring compliance; and recruiting, onboarding and offboarding- Audit and update operational policies and procedures to reflect current organizational goals and needs and to foster interdepartmental productivity- Manage database functionality and data entry to support development, membership, and editorial initiatives and interdepartmental collaboration- Spearhead a DE&I committee with colleagues, PNS' first employee resource group, which helped increase diversity in recruiting by 50% in the first year- Generate and interpret editorial tracking and impact reports across 38 states and ensured that all states were "lights on" each week- Assist the membership renewal process by producing and sending invoices and other renewal materials, disseminating usage reports, assigning calls and follow-ups, and initializing utilization conversations with supporters to maintain an 80%+ renewal rate annually- Support the CFO by processing invoices, payments and expense reports; maintaining cash flow reports and membership renewal rate reports; and updating financial data to track and analyze story costs per state Show less

Owls Head, Me

- Developed, implemented and updated organization-wide HR policies and procedures, including benefits administration- Served as the Primary Public Information Officer during emergency response scenarios- Developed, implemented and updated a comprehensive Pandemic Response Plan, including safety, closing and reopening procedures and policies for staff, volunteers and visitors- Coordinated the museum's largest fundraisers, including the annual classic vehicle sweepstakes and the New… Show more - Developed, implemented and updated organization-wide HR policies and procedures, including benefits administration- Served as the Primary Public Information Officer during emergency response scenarios- Developed, implemented and updated a comprehensive Pandemic Response Plan, including safety, closing and reopening procedures and policies for staff, volunteers and visitors- Coordinated the museum's largest fundraisers, including the annual classic vehicle sweepstakes and the New England Auto Auction ™, which grosses approximately $5 million annually- Updated operations and emergency preparedness manuals, personnel manuals and document retention policies- Managed front-of-house staff and oversee daily museum operations- Supported intentional strategy development and immediate response for incidents of consumer complaints with heightened liability potential Show less

Owls Head, Me

- Assisted the New England Auto Auction™ Director by coordinating the auction and other special events such as receptions and fundraisers- Managed auction database and data entry for consignors, bidders, vehicles and automobilia- Managed incoming consignments from initial inquiry through final sale- Managed development of auction catalog (print and online)- Served as consignor and bidder concierge- Assisted the Membership Director by maintaining Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT… Show more - Assisted the New England Auto Auction™ Director by coordinating the auction and other special events such as receptions and fundraisers- Managed auction database and data entry for consignors, bidders, vehicles and automobilia- Managed incoming consignments from initial inquiry through final sale- Managed development of auction catalog (print and online)- Served as consignor and bidder concierge- Assisted the Membership Director by maintaining Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT database and entering incoming data for donations, memberships and prospects; running reports and queries with analyses as needed; conducting prospect research and support; and acting as initial contact for incoming donation requests Show less

Owls Head, Maine

- Coordinated admissions and museum store operations and managed associated staff and volunteers- Managed museum reception, front desk, and related communications- Ensured, assessed, and analyzed visitor use patterns and satisfaction with museum experiences- Assisted in logistical strategy and implementation for the New England Auto Auction™- Photographed museum events for promotional materials- Procured office supplies and related inventory

- Provided copy for myriad public relations projects and media outlets- Managed media relations and social media- Developed marketing materials, both traditional and electronic, to meet a variety of client needs- Updated and maintained client websites and social media platformsClients include:- Michigan Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care (University of Michigan)- ColorNine (Scripps National Spelling Bee)- Camden Falls Gallery- The Maine… Show more - Provided copy for myriad public relations projects and media outlets- Managed media relations and social media- Developed marketing materials, both traditional and electronic, to meet a variety of client needs- Updated and maintained client websites and social media platformsClients include:- Michigan Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care (University of Michigan)- ColorNine (Scripps National Spelling Bee)- Camden Falls Gallery- The Maine Gathering- Voices for Biodiversity- Fremont County Library System -- Lander Show less

- Coordinated front-of-house sales and inquiries- Conducted inventory management and buying- Represented the unique Maine arts community to visitors, artists, and local constituents through outreach and social media

- Edited articles and working with writers to develop both creative and technical pieces that address human perceptions of conservation and take an anthropological approach to conservation and sustainability- Blogged for National Geographic News Watch on behalf of V4B (Izilwane)- Performed article outreach as necessary through social and traditional media- Designed, wrote, and solicited content for a monthly e-newsletter- Coordinated online publication of our articles, including… Show more - Edited articles and working with writers to develop both creative and technical pieces that address human perceptions of conservation and take an anthropological approach to conservation and sustainability- Blogged for National Geographic News Watch on behalf of V4B (Izilwane)- Performed article outreach as necessary through social and traditional media- Designed, wrote, and solicited content for a monthly e-newsletter- Coordinated online publication of our articles, including proofing and managing the editorial calendar Show less

- Conducted extensive research on more than 50 current and potential donors in order to improve the efficiency of The Nature Conservancy's current campaign- Established and expanded the statewide "I Believe in Conservation" high school photography contest- Composed and updated donor strategies, campaign prospect profiles, campaign inserts, scientific and non-scientific articles, newsletters, invitations, flyers, and press releases

Lander, Wy

- Staffed circulation desk at a busy county library by providing assistance to patrons, literary recommendations, and local information to visitors- Assisted in library operations by keeping abreast of current literature, technology needs, and community events

- Assessed conditions of cultural resources through field work and archival research in national park units across the country- Provided technical, historical and scientific reports to NPCA government affairs staff and community organizers - Advocated for cultural resource preservation in the National Park Service as a consultant with the National Parks Second Century Commission

- Guided horseback riding tours in Yellowstone National Park, including being able to authoritatively answer questions about the park, providing a pleasant and educational experience for visitors- Coordinated the care of horses, barn and barn facilities

- Assisted the Yellowstone National Park Ethnographer by facilitating communication between local Native American peoples and the National Park Service- Produced the first comprehensive report on wickiups in Shoshone National Forest and aiding in the production of the first reports on wickiups in Yellowstone National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

- Advised students intending to study abroad- Coordinated student resource fairs - Managed the university-wide international photography contest- Supported the study abroad participation databases

- Edited copy- Pulled relevant articles from the wire- Created meaningful and interesting headlines- Aided in design and paging

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Archives/Archival Administration

Msc, Middle Eastern Studies

Ba, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Ohio Press and Politics Honor Society, Study Abroad in The Bahamas (ecology research); Semester.

Anthropolgy

Activities and Societies: A semester program in anthropology through the Ohio-Leipzig European Center

International Relations And Affairs

Education record

Tropical Marine Ecology