Kayla Mccabe, Mpa, Pmp Email & Phone Number

United States

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Communicated and collaborated with DC Public School teachers and administrators, officials at the Office of State Superintendent of Education, and community stakeholders to effectively coordinate program logistics, including transportation, partnership development, and supply management, for an after school program at 11 middle schools in Washington DC and Baltimore.Developed and implemented processes that utilized Kanban boards and predetermined schedules to increase the efficiency of program planning and supply procurement.Executed contracts and monitored program implementation to maintain and uphold federal, state, and organizational compliance as it refers to external partnerships, student meals, and budgetary regulations.Utilized a Gantt chart and detailed project plan to delegate work and manage a team of 4 staff members and a budget of $25,000 over 6 months to plan and execute an end of year celebration attended by 60 scholars and 200 family members and donors. Monitor spending at each program site. Provide regular updates to the Executive Director to ensure we end the fiscal year within our budget.Cultivated strategic partnerships with community organizations to bring supplemental programming to Higher Achievement centers.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Partner with Department of State officials and foreign embassies to design and implement short term professional exchanges that meet specific foreign policy goals.Maintain communication with local subject matter experts, partner organizations across the United States, and the Department of State to research program topics and schedule meetings that meet project objectives.Develop projected budgets of $100,000-$200,000. Monitor spending, collect documentation, and process invoices to reconcile the actual budget after program conclusion.Review resumes and conduct interviews to hire two seasonal interns. Served as a supervisor and primary point of contact for the interns.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Research current trends in international exchange policy. Develop memoranda, briefs, and talking points on these trends to prepare supervisor and executive director for meetings and speaking engagements.Collaborate with full time staff to coordinate logistics for a conference attended by 245 people, including leadership from exchange organizations and government officials.Maintain regular communication with conference sponsors to create promotional material and ensure proper recognition during the event.Collaborate with contracted designers to develop conference materials, including name badges, program books, and event signage.Managed day of logistics such as registration and room set up to execute a seamless conference experience for attendees and speakers.

Collaborate with the Executive Director to adapt weekly programs to digital platforms in order to remain accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic.Lead organizational wide operations efficiencies, including digitizing program registration and implementing a new donor management platform.Coordinate programmatic material deliveries among program participants to execute program goals; manage logistics including schedule and communication with caregivers and partner organizations.Ensure all technical and digital programs are working effectively to deliver online programming.

Develop and implement curriculum and learning modules for 100 elementary and middle school aged children whose parents are military veterans or currently serving.Supervise volunteers as they lead weekly group meetings, plan and execute events and volunteer opportunities for program stakeholders.Develop a socially distant summer camp program for 40 participants.

Cycled over 4,000 miles from Portsmouth, NH to Bellingham, WA with a team of 26 to raise money and awareness for affordable housing.Volunteered with affordable housing organizations in 13 cities along the route and gave presentations to local communities.Participated in affordable housing curriculum before the trip and on the road and interviewed local organizations and beneficiaries of affordable housing.Fundraised $5,000 for affordable housing initiatives; team collectively raised more than $140,000.Reviewed competitive grant applications with my teammates and allocated $5000 each to four affordable housing non- profits.

Kalasin, Thailand

Designed youth- focused projects to teach life skills focused on goal setting, healthy lifestyles, critical thinking, and conversational English to 3-8 grade students in rural Thailand. Procured funding from a local government office to implement and manage these projects in local schools throughout 2 years.Coordinated efforts to collect, monitor, and evaluate data to assess project impact and effectiveness, including qualitative and quantitative data.Managed a team of local government agencies, and school staff for 6 months as we planned and hosted a 4-day youth leadership summit for 40 high school students from rural communities in Northeast Thailand. Project timeline included securing grant funding, writing curriculum, designing materials, and organizing regular meetings to ensure seamless implementation.Managed the Peace Corps Thailand Magazine Instagram account from November 2017- October 2018 . Curated content from volunteers all over the country to share the Peace Corps Thailand experience with other Peace Corps posts, volunteers' friends and family, and potential applicants.Contributed quarterly articles to Sticky Rice, the Peace Corps Thailand magazine offering my unique perspective on the Peace Corps Thailand experience.

Naperville, Il

Connected and engaged with customers to sell throughout the sales floor, fitting room, and cash wrap. Developed and maintained a knowledge of all merchandise to help customer's find the product that best fit their needs. Communicated with other associates to keep the store well maintained and running smoothly.

Boulder Junction, Wi

Facilitated leadership development, team building, communication, and problem solving skills through problem solving initiatives and high and low ropes courses. Responsible for facilitating 3-5 day sequences for groups of 8-12 middle school or high school students from Illinois and Wisconsin, including students from Upward Bound and the Schuler Scholar Program

Boulder Junction, Wi

Led a 24 day wilderness backpacking trip in the Selway- Bitteroot Range, ID, for 5 girls ages 16 and 17. Facilitated a physically and emotionally safe space for the individuals to take calculated risks and learn leadership, team- working, and communication skills. Required Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness Water Safety certifications.

West Lafayette, In

Collaborate with other Challenge Course staff to create scenarios and experiences that teach leadership, teamwork, communication skills, trust, and responsibility to diverse groups and campus organizations. Position requires creativity, public speaking skills, alert and attentive care, and first aid and CPR training.

Boulder Junction, Wi

Trained and supervised twelve counselors working with girls ages 11-13. Served as a resource for counselors dealing with difficult campers. Facilitated conversation with these campers to help them understand why their behavior was disruptive to cabin and group dynamics and worked with them to brainstorm and develop more productive behavior. Maintained communication with seven other administrative team members about what was happening in our respective areas of camp.

Purdue University, West Lafayette, In

Worked with three other co workers to prepare specialty coffee and tea drinks for students and faculty of Purdue's College of Engineering. Trained new co workers and acted as a resource during the start of their employment.

Boulder Junction, Wi

Supervised a cabin of 10 girls ages 10-12 with one other co- counselor. Facilitated a safe and fun space for these girls and mediated disagreements and decision making. Collaborated with a co- leader to plan and lead 5 girls on a 4 day canoe trip in Northern Wisconsin. Taught navigation and wilderness tripping skills while managing risk and facilitating a safe and productive environment. Required Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness Water Safety certifications

Boulder Junction, Wi

Communicated and worked effectively with groups of campers and a counselor with the goal of developing leadership skills through canoe trips in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Assessed risks and ensured safety of all involved parties by observing behavior and enforcing safety regulations and emergency procedure. Required Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness Water Safety certifications

Naperville, Il

Instructed fourth and fifth grade girls in the fundamentals of lacrosse. Fostered teamwork and communication among the girls and improved my organization skills by planning and running weekly practices and games.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Education Policy Concentration, 3.82

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychological Sciences

Activities and Societies: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Women's Lacrosse Club

Psychological Sciences

Activities and Societies: Windsurfing Club, Erasmus Student NetworkStudied abroad during the spring semester of my Junior year. This.