Kelly Murray, M.P.A. Email & Phone Number

Auburn, Wa, Us

Auburn, Washington, United States

Auburn, Washington, United States

•Identify and creatively resolve ongoing missing components and barriers preventing success in the City of Auburn’s Teen Center. •Oversee, supervise, and support a group of committed staff members while being able to establish respectful, professional boundaries and job expectations. •Remain present, involved, and aware of the teen center as a whole to establish a consistent environment full of active opportunities. •Work closely with Parks and Recreation Coordinators to creatively develop programs that will benefit and impact the well-being of youth and teens within the Auburn community. •Collaboratively develop and implement daily programs and activities while utilizing our staff’s interests and strengths to maintain an exciting environment full of purpose. •Build and maintain healthy relationships with City of Auburn staff, co-workers, and administration for the success of our program(s). •Pursue, create and strengthen local partnerships with outside organizations and the Auburn School District for ongoing and invaluable support. •Maintain a strong understanding of the external, environmental changes for adaptability purposes. •Ensure all youth and teens feel safe within our teen center while having an equitable and consistent environment. •Plan and create outreach opportunities within the community to showcase The Rec as a safe space and place of opportunity for local, impressionable youth. •Prioritize job organization by utilizing spreadsheets, calendars, oral and written communication skills, and other organizational methods. •Be an Advisor for the Auburn Youth Council to promote the importance and impact of youth volunteerism and Service Learning in the community.

•Identify the high needs of each student to create and coordinate a structured, yet adaptive, department that supports their personal growth and development. •Assess, structure, and establish a state-wide attendance department serving and supporting school staff, K-12 students, and each student’s parent and/or guardian. •Use state and school-wide data when strategically planning new school initiatives, programs, and needed student interventions. •Oversees, coordinates and implements all school attendance programming, policy changes, and communication regarding school attendance between outside stakeholders. •Develop essential trainings and events for staff, community organizations, families, and students. •Remain proactive when student issues arise by problem-solving with equitable solutions. •School and district truancy liaison between the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, county juvenile courts, community organizations, outside school districts and other stakeholders. •Develops and implements student re-engagement meetings, attendance presentations for ALE policies for stakeholders, ongoing check-ins with counties on students involved with the state BECCA laws, and more. •Maintain and analyze attendance data and student outcomes for reporting purposes, while consistently monitoring all communication records and documents for K12, ISWA, and court hearings.

Tacoma, Washington

•Managed and supported a caseload of active mentoring matches, consisting of 100+ mentees and mentors. •Facilitated and coordinated all steps of the matching process, including the initial inquiries/youth referrals, youth and volunteer interviews, youth home visits, and background checks (for adult volunteers). •Regularly communicated with all individuals involved in a match to ensure we had open communication and a consistent, trusting relationship. •Provide resources, community involvement opportunities, and other support for each client. •Ensure high-level proficiency in applying child safety and risk management knowledge by following policies and procedures throughout all aspects of the job duties. •Created and supported a site-based mentoring program in Pierce County with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Lakewood's Boys and Girls Club. •Monitored each assigned match relationship development, positive youth development and volunteer satisfaction while identifying potential problems and barriers so they are addressed as early as possible. •Conducted extensive, nationwide Criminal, Sex-Offender, DMV, and Single Jurisdiction background checks.

Pierce College

•Tasked to develop, organize, and implement a Service-Learning department for Pierce College students to connect to opportunities within the community. •Served on both college campuses as a liaison and coordinator between Pierce College staff, students, external organizations, schools, and more. •Identified key components for creating an invaluable department serving students of all ages. Recognized as “Volunteer of the Week” for Communities in Schools National Office. •Developed a strong mentoring program between Pierce College and Communities in Schools connecting college students to school-aged youth. •Maintained an organized system for supervising a high number of volunteers, while balancing daily duties.

Eugene, Oregon, United States

•Worked as a team leader to develop, organize, and facilitate an impactful after-school program to elementary aged youth. •Created programs and classes based on STEAM learning activities while focusing on the needs of the local community. •In the summer months, alongside other college-aged Recreation Leaders, I led summer camp activities and outings to all registered youth between ages 5-12.

Renton, Washington, United States

•Oversee daily operations of Gene Coulon Park’s boat launch, while monitoring and supervising a team of other Parks and Recreation staff. •Work and help lead all park special events including 4th of July, Seafair, Fishing Opening Days, Renton River Days, and many more events. •Work as needed at other parks or other city entities within city limits.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, 4.0

Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success

Bachelor Of Science, General Studies/Juvenile Justice

Criminal Justice And Corrections

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: ASB Vice President, ASB Class officer (3 years), Signets, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Junior State of America.