Kathy Witry Halstead Email & Phone Number

West Sacramento, CA

Oversee the functions of the administrative/operations and internal communications activities in the Communications division of the world's largest educator-only pension fund representing nearly 900,000 members and managing an investments portfolio over $246 billion. Provide strategy and overall direction for CalSTRS internal communications efforts.

Oversaw project management function for Communications division to include contracting functions, SharePoint tracking, budget oversight, inventory controls, and quality assurance. Managed human resources matters including recruiting, initiating timely probationary reports and training requests to support individual development plans. Served as executive.

Developed and directed the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for 12 wireless phone sales operations. Prepared and administered annual budget of $900,000, including determining staffing and operational needs; approved and monitored expenditures. Planned, developed and implemented strategy for personnel management.

Designed and implemented annual fundraising activities, including establishing regular programs for solicitation and recognition of individual, major, corporate, foundation and “planned-giving” donors. Created and directed a Development Committee to implement large gift and other programs to encourage larger personal, foundation and corporate gifts..

Integrated all elements of the marketing mix including offer development, customer base marketing, marketing communications, competitive intelligence and operations. Proven event planning and execution skills: Trade show implementation, logistics management and volunteer coordination. Managed district field marketing event sponsorship budget of $700,000..

Reconciled equipment related general ledger accounts. Ensured accurate inventory related financial data including cost of goods sold and equipment revenue. Reconciled equipment accounts to physical inventory valuing $5+ million. Managed annual audits of the CA/NV/HI regional distribution center and retail service centers throughout the region.