Kathy Harnack Email & Phone Number

Excel in a cross-functional capacity, while concurrently executing operations in event services, human resources, and executive support. Was promptly promoted to direct the organization’s key events after joining the company. Spearhead all development initiatives by securing all of the non-profit organization's funding, corporate sponsors/chalets, corporate fundraising, and grants. Preside over all aspects of event execution, including planning, logistics, and fundraising. Drive community outreach efforts with optimal outcomes, while fortifying relationships with local community organizations. Employ problem solving abilities to evaluate and promptly resolve issues encountered by participants.* Leverage leadership expertise to develop an annual operating budget of $5M+ and event budgets of up to $1.2M.* Orchestrate all aspects of fundraising events (in addition to the organization's primary one-week event), including the establishment of aircraft static displays and booking of vendors/exhibitors.* Serve as a central contact for all event-related matters and VIP/corporate relationships, including VIP chalet and 17 corporate chalets.* Procure grants for the organization's STEM education platform; played a pivotal role in expanding the STEM Discovery Zone by an additional 7000+ students.* Acquired $1.8M+ in sponsorships, donations, vendors, and exhibitors through exemplary relationship development with corporate prospects and strategic vendor contract negotiations.* Consecutively elevated annual sales and revenue throughout tenure to date; implemented an ongoing long-term growth plan in 2016 to raise over $250M.* Earned a nomination for Professional Saleswoman of Nevada (2019).

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

Ensured operational excellence by delivering quality administrative support to the district manager and management teams. Led weekly calls for administrative assistants and executive teams. Conducted compelling on-site training sessions.* Acted as a subject matter expert by developing and supervising 8 administrative assistants.* Directed the planning and execution of well-attended district events, while ensuring timely implementation.* Adeptly executed a full spectrum of administrative tasks, including multi-calendar management, meeting scheduling, travel coordination, expense monitoring, and budget administration.* Optimized daily operations by implanting innovative processes and developing a new internal manual.Executed charity events such as Kohl’s Cares for Kids. Prioritized bespoke projects based on factors such as process flow, complexity, timelines, and required resources. Contributed to improved daily operations. Coordinated 2 annual meetings for all district administrators.