Michelle Kimso Email & Phone Number

As the Special Projects Manager, I coordinate network-wide events, ensure compliance standards are met, and provide administrative support. On a yearly basis, I own annual staff appreciation events for 200+ staff. I ensure compliance with the Public School Board in creating Annual Reports as well as ensure compliance with the Open Meetings Act during Two Rivers Board of Trustees meetings. I provide administrative support through managing the Executive Director's schedule, overseeing the Board of Trustees budget, and creating weekly communication with families.

Greater New York City Area

As the Executive Assistant to the Chief Experience Officer (CXO), I assisted the CXO through booking Zoom meetings for the CXO and communicated with JCC CEO’s regarding meetings. I also processed expense reports and select travel arrangements.

Greater New York City Area

As the Program Associate for the Sheva Center and Health & Wellness Services, I provided administrative and programmatic support for both programs. Within my scope of the Sheva Center, I booked flights for 31 fellows for retreats, worked with retreat centers for the planning of retreats and processed Fellows' reimbursements. As Program Associate for the Health & Wellness Services department, I supported our Preferred Vendors and Program Partners through onboarding new Vendors and creating monthly eblasts. I also coordinated 60 vendors for the vendor hall at 2 of JCC Associations conferences. Additionally, I have coordinated JCC Associations Signature Program, JReponse, through coordinating training logistics for 18 JResponders, and our first deployment of JResponders from 41 JCCs.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As Interim Program Director at the English Learning Center, I supervised, directed and supported a team of 10 staff. I ensured appropriate operating policies and procedures for the program were implemented and communicated to staff. I oversaw the purchase of program related materials. Additionally, I filled out monthly board reports to update Our Saviours Community Services Board on happenings at the English Learning Center.In the community, I represented the English Learning Center through participating in the Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Basic Education Consortium.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

In working with the English Learning Center 2+ years as the AM Volunteer Coordinator, I supported 102 morning volunteers through recruitment, training, supervision, and retention. I communicated with volunteers through a weekly email as well as in person on a daily basis. I built and maintained relationships with area University service learning partners, which led to an increased number of volunteers.I also supported the English Learning Center through registering students for classes, administering CASAS tests, and substitute teaching English, Citizenship, Math, Computer, and Reading Circle classes for Adult English Language Learners. In addition, I trained other volunteer coordinators on best practices in working with Literacy Tutors.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As Refugee Mentor, I assisted 7 refugee families from Burma, Somalia, Nepal and Eritrea in adjustment to living in the United States. I visited families to work on homework, paying bills and English Language skills.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As short term contract Lead Training Coordinator at Achieve Minneapolis, I hired, trained and managed 25 trainers for STEP-UP training program. I then oversaw all logistics and trainers/staff at 2 locations for the 2 weeks of training and 1 week of intake interviews. During the training, I updated student scheduling changes in Microsoft Access and managed student data. Following the STEP-UP training, I placed students in their jobs based on student strengths and employer needs.

St. Paul, Mn

As short term contract Volunteer Events Coordinator at the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys I recruited, trained, created job descriptions and maintained excel databases for 650 volunteers. Following recruitment, I scheduled volunteers for events. I also led committees in organizing events including event logistics, identifying volunteer roles, working with vendors and managing budgets.

Liberia

As a Parent Teacher Association Mobilizer, I monitored general food distributions with the World Food Program (WFP) to Ivorian Refugees. At each food distribution, I interviewed and recorded personal stories of refugees impacted by food distribution, which was used for WFP material. I worked with WFP to train Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) in organizational skills, which enabled PTAs to hold school administrators accountable to the school feeding program.

Seattle, Wa

As Tour Operations Specialist, I executed eight-day events in 34 cities across the US that help communities learn about the effects that HIV/AIDS has on individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa. In each city the event was executed, I trained and managed volunteers, totaling over 2,500 volunteers trained. For each event, I arranged travel logistics and managed event supplies. Following the event, I recorded and sent in financial donations received through exhibit to Word Vision.

Central Province, Zambia

As a Peace Corps Volunteer Leader, I coordinated with Peace Corps staff to develop volunteer sites for incoming Peace Corps Volunteers and resolve pressing issues. I also provided support and assistance to 24 Peace Corps Volunteers. I managed the budget for the provincial area. Additionally, I established and maintained relationships with government officials at district and provincial levels.

Serenje, Zambia

As a Education Extension Officer, I trained over 200 teachers in basic skills such as classroom management and lesson planning. At the district level, I created a database for 112 community schools to manage supply stock and properly keep records. In my community, I formed a girls empowerment club at the local basic school to raise self-esteem and awareness of rights amongst girls.

Mass Communications, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Served on Leadership Team for Campus Crusade for Christ, Named to Deans List

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