Katie Bedard, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Port Angeles, Washington, United States

Research and apply for funding opportunities; compile data requests; manage financial and programmatic reporting and report design; create and manage budgets for federal and private foundation grants; invoice for payments; conduct policy review and gap analyses for compliance reporting; design compliance programs under areas of expertise, including HR; perform HealthStream administrator duties for organization

Port Angeles, Wa

Create, update, and edit various HR documents, including job descriptions, policies, and reports; communicate with hospital's general counsel, systems analyst, and department managers/directors to update job requirements and necessary certifications for job descriptions; serve on committee to build and implement new software program for talent acquisition; create database to track and report on recruitment data for CEO and CHRO; review union contracts and accreditation requirements to ensure… Show more Create, update, and edit various HR documents, including job descriptions, policies, and reports; communicate with hospital's general counsel, systems analyst, and department managers/directors to update job requirements and necessary certifications for job descriptions; serve on committee to build and implement new software program for talent acquisition; create database to track and report on recruitment data for CEO and CHRO; review union contracts and accreditation requirements to ensure compliance; research and conduct gap analyses to identify areas for improvement. (This was initially a temporary position in 2017 through Express Employment Professionals and became a permanent position in 2018.)♣ Develop, research, update, format, edit, and proofread job descriptions, policies, procedures, job aids, and guidelines using SharePoint and Microsoft Office tools.♣ Build and fine-tune talent acquisition and employment reports using Cornerstone and Lawson reporting functions and data.♣ Research and design reports and presentations using Visio, PowerPoint, etc. Show less

Wrote articles about child welfare for online publication.

Elizabeth City, Nc

Drafted and proofread legal documents; wrote and edited professional correspondence; managed client accounts and files; maintained records of clients and consultations/inquiries; performed monthly billing; balanced and reconciled accounts; researched as needed.♣ Drafted, edited and proofread legal documents and correspondence for more than 100 family law cases (divorce, separation, equitable distribution, child custody, child support).♣ Created instructional manual and training… Show more Drafted and proofread legal documents; wrote and edited professional correspondence; managed client accounts and files; maintained records of clients and consultations/inquiries; performed monthly billing; balanced and reconciled accounts; researched as needed.♣ Drafted, edited and proofread legal documents and correspondence for more than 100 family law cases (divorce, separation, equitable distribution, child custody, child support).♣ Created instructional manual and training materials for legal assistant position.♣ Designed templates for basic court filings and pleadings, income and asset calculations. Show less

Elizabeth City, Nc

Interviewed for and wrote feature articles for the “Daily Advance” newspaper and “Albemarle Life” magazine. ♣ Article subjects included Coast Guard events and human interest pieces, area events and programs, education.♣ Wrote weekly column on Coast Guard family life.

Interviewed for and wrote feature articles for the “Grand Traverse Insider” and “Leader and Kalkaskian” online and print newspapers; photographed and videoed interview subjects and events; edited and formatted calendar of events; proofread writers’ work as necessary.♣ Covered vast array of subjects, including education, local events, social service programs, council meetings, local Coast Guard happenings and community news.♣ Edited and formatted reader-submitted calendar of local events… Show more Interviewed for and wrote feature articles for the “Grand Traverse Insider” and “Leader and Kalkaskian” online and print newspapers; photographed and videoed interview subjects and events; edited and formatted calendar of events; proofread writers’ work as necessary.♣ Covered vast array of subjects, including education, local events, social service programs, council meetings, local Coast Guard happenings and community news.♣ Edited and formatted reader-submitted calendar of local events for print and online publication.♣ Acted as editor of weekly paper when supervisor was on vacation. Show less

Administered housing programs at regional nonprofit organization for multiple communities in 10-county region; partnered with agency’s public relations coordinator to market the agency’s programs to local news agencies and the general public; attended meetings and events to plan upcoming programs and report/present on outcomes.♣ Wrote, edited, and managed grant applications and required reporting to renew funding for Community Development Block Grant program and other funding programs… Show more Administered housing programs at regional nonprofit organization for multiple communities in 10-county region; partnered with agency’s public relations coordinator to market the agency’s programs to local news agencies and the general public; attended meetings and events to plan upcoming programs and report/present on outcomes.♣ Wrote, edited, and managed grant applications and required reporting to renew funding for Community Development Block Grant program and other funding programs, equaling more than $500,000.00 over two years.♣ Wrote, edited and designed press releases, announcements, donor solicitations, marketing materials (PowerPoint presentations, brochures, flyers, etc.) and reports for the entire agency.♣ Prepared informational and instructional documents, presentations and reports on procedure, grant compliance and funding award outcomes. Show less

Taught language and literature classes at therapeutic boarding school for troubled youth; organized, facilitated and supervised student activities; acted as academic adviser for student council.

Student employment: answered multi-line phones, directed calls and dispensed information at university's main switchboard

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public Administration

Certificate, Business Excellence For Health Professionals

Professional Certificate, Editing

Bachelor Of Arts, English, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Tau Delta, HATS (Humane Animal Treatment Society)

Studies In English Literature