Keely Mccaskie, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Longmont, Co, Us

I help small teams and new businesses create more effective strategies and systems so they can work smarter and set themselves up for long-term success. 🎉With over 10 years of experience managing programs, projects, and teams within the public sector, I offer a unique blend of systems- and people-oriented solutions to common pitfalls that new businesses and nonprofit businesses often face...⛔️ Are you constantly having to put out fires?⛔️ Is your team generating lots of new… Show more I help small teams and new businesses create more effective strategies and systems so they can work smarter and set themselves up for long-term success. 🎉With over 10 years of experience managing programs, projects, and teams within the public sector, I offer a unique blend of systems- and people-oriented solutions to common pitfalls that new businesses and nonprofit businesses often face...⛔️ Are you constantly having to put out fires?⛔️ Is your team generating lots of new ideas, but having trouble actually getting stuff done?⛔️ Are you trying to be everything for everyone, but don't know exactly what you're driving towards?⛔️ Are you trying to launch a new program or initiative, but don't have a solid plan?⛔️ Are you throwing resources at a problem, but aren't sure you're actually achieving your desired outcome?⛔️ Are you stretched thin and need additional staff capacity, but aren't ready for a full-time hire?I can help by bringing order to the chaos and providing fractional supports on a monthly retainer basis in the areas you need most. My services currently include: ✅ Project management✅ Strategic planning✅ Process design + optimization✅ Technical assistance✅ Backend business managementCheck out my services one-pager below for more information. Message me on LinkedIn or use the link below to setup a free 30 minute Discovery Call to see if we might be a good fit.Book a call: https://calendly.com/keelymccaskie/discoverycall Show less

Denver, Colorado, United States

*Managed multiple projects facing 100+ staff members across 12 teams, meeting 100% success criteria within 12 months, in order to directly serve the needs of 1,000+ students and their families.*Developed and maintained professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to define and track all project components including OKRs, timeline, and budget.*Built and managed 15 strategic partnerships with school, district, nonprofit, governmental, and business partners to… Show more *Managed multiple projects facing 100+ staff members across 12 teams, meeting 100% success criteria within 12 months, in order to directly serve the needs of 1,000+ students and their families.*Developed and maintained professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to define and track all project components including OKRs, timeline, and budget.*Built and managed 15 strategic partnerships with school, district, nonprofit, governmental, and business partners to expand program scope by 50% within 12 months.*Strengthened use of data collection and analysis in order to improve efficiencies within existing programs and generate increased buy-in and accountability amongst 100+ staff members.*Spearheaded strategic change management process from initiation to completion to overhaul family engagement structures, ultimately increasing engagement rates threefold within 12 months.*Led a cross-functional team to provide individualized customer service to over 1,000 families, ultimately exceeding key performance goals by 43% within one quarter. Show less

Denver, Colorado, United States

*Managed all projects and operations associated with 5 separate programs directly serving 1,000+ DPS families in Southwest Denver out of the Family and Community Engagement Center.*Managed and coached a cross-functional team of 5 high-performing staff members in a manner that drove individual and team performance increases, yielding 100% staff retention and superior employee satisfaction ratings.*Spearheaded collaboration with key internal stakeholders to clarify strategic priorities… Show more *Managed all projects and operations associated with 5 separate programs directly serving 1,000+ DPS families in Southwest Denver out of the Family and Community Engagement Center.*Managed and coached a cross-functional team of 5 high-performing staff members in a manner that drove individual and team performance increases, yielding 100% staff retention and superior employee satisfaction ratings.*Spearheaded collaboration with key internal stakeholders to clarify strategic priorities, and develop and streamline essential operations, policies, and procedures to improve and demonstrate results.*Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows, increasing program and operational efficiencies by 10% within 10 months.*Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by cross-department collaboration on priorities, functions, and common goals.*Developed and maintained professional, strategic relationships with an extensive network of community partners within the Denver Metro area, including nonprofit, business, and governmental agencies, expanding program scope by 30% within 10 months. Show less

Denver, Colorado, United States

*Managed all project components associated with the launch and operations of a new resource center serving 400+ families in an affordable housing community.*Conducted thorough stakeholder and gap analysis to assess stakeholder and customer needs, establishing strategic partnerships with 10 Denver-area organizations to draw alignment with program objectives.*Navigated significant ambiguity and scope change due to unforeseen delays in construction, all the while maintaining excellent… Show more *Managed all project components associated with the launch and operations of a new resource center serving 400+ families in an affordable housing community.*Conducted thorough stakeholder and gap analysis to assess stakeholder and customer needs, establishing strategic partnerships with 10 Denver-area organizations to draw alignment with program objectives.*Navigated significant ambiguity and scope change due to unforeseen delays in construction, all the while maintaining excellent customer service with clients and strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders.*Managed all aspects of programmatic budgets, managing successful procurement of all services, and optimizing resources and budget to 100% efficiency month-to-month. Show less

Denver, Co

*Built all project components, including the scope, objectives, key results (OKRs), plans, and data tracking systems with limited resources and strict deadlines, resulting in students exceeding growth goals by an average of 50% by the end of Q3.*Managed the site coordination of the annual Home Visit program, serving as the main point of contact for 25 staff members and key stakeholders, increasing program effectiveness by 25% within 9 months.*Collaborated with cross-functional teams to… Show more *Built all project components, including the scope, objectives, key results (OKRs), plans, and data tracking systems with limited resources and strict deadlines, resulting in students exceeding growth goals by an average of 50% by the end of Q3.*Managed the site coordination of the annual Home Visit program, serving as the main point of contact for 25 staff members and key stakeholders, increasing program effectiveness by 25% within 9 months.*Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conduct routine data analysis, resulting in an average of 10-25% growth per cycle.*Implemented drastic scope change with one week’s notice, managing the seamless transition to online educational tools and converting on-site deliverables to remote Learning Management Systems.*Maintained strategic client and stakeholder relationships to draw alignment with crucial project initiatives.*Met with 20+ clients and stakeholders weekly to monitor milestone completion, determine areas of weakness, and advise needed intervention for growth and risk management. Show less

Richmond, California

*Managed multiple projects simultaneously from initiation through completion, documenting performance data for a caseload of 30+ clients.*Broke down yearly key deliverables into 3–4-week units and planned daily tasks to meet the 100% success criteria by the end of Q3.*Tailored bilingual communications with key stakeholders to accommodate diverse reporting needs, improving the response rate by 50% within 9 months. *Collaborated cross-functionally in planning/evaluation to identify… Show more *Managed multiple projects simultaneously from initiation through completion, documenting performance data for a caseload of 30+ clients.*Broke down yearly key deliverables into 3–4-week units and planned daily tasks to meet the 100% success criteria by the end of Q3.*Tailored bilingual communications with key stakeholders to accommodate diverse reporting needs, improving the response rate by 50% within 9 months. *Collaborated cross-functionally in planning/evaluation to identify issues, assess risk, revise learning plans, and propose solutions, ultimately improving overall program effectiveness by at least 15% year-over-year. Show less

Ecuador

*Managed a high-performing, cross-functional, bilingual team of 6 staff to expand program services into the Northern Highlands region of Ecuador.*Launched and executed grant-funded projects in collaboration with stakeholders across governmental, nonprofit, and business sectors to directly serve three towns, meeting 100% success criteria within 12 months.*Conducted business analysis to recommend and implement strategies to build internal capacities of the Central Highlands staff, leading… Show more *Managed a high-performing, cross-functional, bilingual team of 6 staff to expand program services into the Northern Highlands region of Ecuador.*Launched and executed grant-funded projects in collaboration with stakeholders across governmental, nonprofit, and business sectors to directly serve three towns, meeting 100% success criteria within 12 months.*Conducted business analysis to recommend and implement strategies to build internal capacities of the Central Highlands staff, leading to a 20% increase in program effectiveness within 6 months.*Developed an extensive health education curriculum over the entire life cycle of the project, building all components, including resources, timelines, and data tracking systems to measure the implementation.*Coordinated and led service trip for a group of 10 high-stakes donors, contributing to 100% grant renewal. Show less

Master Of Education - Med, Community Engagement, Gpa 4.00

Bphil In International Area Studies, Environmental Studies, & Sociology; Certificate Women'S Studies, Gpa 3.99

Activities and Societies: * Phi Betta Kappa, University of Pittsburgh * Student Allies Intergroup Dialogue (SAID)—Founder and President.

Sit "Ecuador: Culture And Development" Program, Gpa: 4.00