Madelyn Higdon Email & Phone Number

Georgetown, Ky, Us

-Assists the Executive Director with managing and executing OCI's ongoing campus programs including all phases of program development, implementation, evaluation and assessment, and long-term planning.-Collaborates with UK staff and faculty members, student organizations, and community organizations on diverse programming-Develops formal standard operating procedures for OCI staff and conducts ongoing training and compliance checks to ensure SOPs are followed-Manages internal communication strategy and protocol to support OCI's team in problem resolution and troubleshooting

-Oversaw UKCI operations and programs-Coordinated with on-campus, community, and external stakeholders to develop, hone, and communicate UKCI priorities and initiatives-Assisted Executive Director with scheduling, data collection, correspondence, and strategic planning-Managed daily office functions, inventory, and staff meetings-Acted as liaison between Executive Director and budget officer in terms of HR policies and personnel matters

Frankfort, Ky

Assisted Executive Director with membership recruitment, new program development, and website developmentMaintained membership database, processed membership applications, renewals, and dues paymentsDeveloped and implemented marketing strategies for events and upcoming programsManaged a $100,000 budget, interpreted account records, compiled financial information, and reconciled reportsImproved relationships with local universities and increased student-oriented programming

-Maintained all JASK social media outlets and expanded reach by over 60%-Community outreach through promotion of JASK events like the annual summer festival-Recruited performers, vendors, and sponsors for JASK events-Researched and identified Kentucky based Japanese businesses for membership recruitment and outreach-Designed promotional flyers and photographed all events

North Central College

•Arranged study groups for lower level Chinese students at the college•Assisted students with homework assignments; helped them enhance their Chinese skill development through use of memorization techniques and speaking practices•Planned group activities that reinforced weekly class curriculum•Met with students individually for Chinese conversation practice

-Presented to over 100 students of different disciplines about North Central College’s study abroad programs-Advised students throughout their application process-Promoted Study Abroad fair throughout campus-Assisted students worried about financial feasibility of studying abroad with additional information regarding scholarship and fellowship opportunities

North Central College - Summer Language Institute

-Counseled over 20 international students enrolled in the institute -Assisted students with homework and motivated them to use English outside of class-Coordinated with faculty to plan and facilitate activities which helped to reinforce the curriculum

Master'S Degree, Diplomacy And Intelligence

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Global Studies, Japanese, East Asian Studies

Activities and Societies: Japan Club, International Club, Chinese Club, Multicultural Student Affairs Board, OUTreach