Kristin Ainley Email & Phone Number

Visalia, California Area

-Manage development of multifamily housing projects, from site acquisition and financing through construction completion-Oversee land acquisition, due diligence and entitlement process with local jurisdictions-Secure project funding from sources including low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC)-Monitor construction budgets and submit draws to lenders throughout construction-Plan and facilitate meetings with design team and general contractor to develop a quality housing product

Visalia, California

-Conducted environmental and other due diligence reviews for land development projects-Assisted in creating operating budgets and financial pro formas for multi-family projects-Administered low-income housing grants (HOME, CDBG, CalHome) for seven local jurisdictions-Secured funding for single-family and multi-family developments through effective grant proposals-Monitored HOME multi-family projects to ensure compliance with state/federal regulations

Fresno, California Area

-Coordinated administrative functions of Foundation grantmaking and scholarship programs-Streamlined grant processing systems within the Foundation-Reviewed grant proposals submitted to the Foundation-Managed external communication with donors and grantees

Visalia, California

-Streamlined data collection processes throughout the organization for more accurate reporting-Coordinated meeting and event logistics for executive staff and board members-Implemented successful giving campaigns through email, print and social media channels-Secured nearly $200,000 in private funding through effective grant proposals-Collaborated with community agencies as a member of the local Continuum of Care

Visalia, California Area

-Implemented a marketing strategy for the Kings/Tulare Youth Count, a campaign to increase participation in the annual Point In Time Count-Developed and managed content across multiple social media platforms to engage youth-Conducted focus groups to identify best ways to reach target population-Produced promotional materials for campaign events

Manila, Philippines

-Acted as communications liaison between the Manila office and IJM’s U.S. headquarters-Served as writer and editor for IJM Philippines magazine publication, Kalayaan-Created a comprehensive press kit for IJM Philippines offices -Expanded IJM’s media presence in the Philippines through engagements with local and national media outlets

Beijing, China

-Taught two semesters of English classes to 120 Chinese students at Beijing 21st Century School -Collaborated daily with Chinese teachers in planning lessons and executing curriculum-Edited written and verbal communications for school administrators -Completed a four-week intensive training course on cross-cultural adaptation-Assisted in leading youth program at Beijing International Christian Fellowship-Developed a more global awareness of economic, political and humanitarian issues through interacting with locals

Athens, Ga

-Conducted public relations campaign for campus poverty initiative as part of a class project-Collaborated with teammates in developing branding strategies for OneAthens@UGA-Updated and organized resource directory listings consisting of 100+ faculty and staff

Athens, Ga

-Created engaging environment for preschoolers at Athens Church; trained and led 80 adult volunteers-Produced written training, development and promotional materials for the environment-Implemented systems for more effectively scheduling, training and managing volunteers-Participated in weekly leadership development training with other interns-Developed a comprehensive volunteer survey to provide feedback as a tool for evaluation

Athens, Ga

-Brainstormed and implemented a marketing strategy for World Vision’s ‘Step into Africa’ event that drew 4000 attendees and resulted in nearly 600 child sponsorships -Promoted the event to media outlets, campus organizations and local businesses-Successfully utilized social media tools to disseminate information about event

Athens, Ga

-Created identification cards for university students-Assisted in the training of new employees-Gained proficiency in identification card software and databases-Reconciled daily monetary transactions

Ba/Bja, International Affairs/Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society for International Studies, GLOBIS, University Chorus, Newsource15Participated.

Certificate In Project Management

Completed a Certificate in Project Management program as a step towards achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Certificate In Advanced Grant Writing And Management