Kathryn Ference Email & Phone Number

Hallowell, Me

The Maine Tourism Association is non-profit organization with a mission to grow and sustain Maine's tourism businesses. It has faithfully executed this mission for its nearly 1600 members for nearly a hundred years. We know that workforce development is one of the greatest challenges to the tourism industry in Maine today. That is why I am working to start Maine Tourism Staffing Solutions, the first and only staffing agency in Maine dedicated to direct hire placements at Maine's hotels, restaurants, and other tourist businesses in our state.

Augusta, Me

-Recruit, hire, and retain talent for a variety of industries, including Light Industrial, Manufacturing, Administrative, Accounting, and Event Staff-Attend job fairs and other recruiting events to meet potential hires and encourage them to apply-Adhere to the highest standards of customer service for both recruits and clients-Complete onboarding of new hires, including processing I9s, tax paperwork, health insurance forms, background checks and drug screens-General office management, such as reception, ordering of office supplies, and other administrative tasks as needed

Boulder, Co

-Maintained primary responsibility for $300,000 worth of laser cutting and engraving machinery; shared responsibility for the operation and repair of an additional $550,000 worth of equipment to produce wooden laser-cut jigsaw puzzles. -Hired, supervised, and trained production technicians for a rapidly-growing small business -Ensured manufacturing compliance with quality and structural standards; head of the department in charge of manually re-cutting and correcting deviant pieces to conform to those standards-Improved company efficiency through use of cloud technology to facilitate better cross communication between departments and ensure the smooth fulfillment of online orders-Complied with all safeguards to minimize risk of injury or damage to equipment

B.A., International Affairs, Japanese

Activities and Societies: International Affairs Society, WRGW Radio

Certificate Of Attendance, Japanese Language

Attended a one year study abroad program at Nanzan University, studying Japanese language, history, culture, and politics.