Katherine F. Whitney
Randolph
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Manager
Booster New England
Canton
01.2021 - Current
- Led team to plan and execute successful fundraising events for schools, enhancing community engagement.
- Coordinated communication among schools, parents, and team members to ensure smooth event operations.
- Developed strategies to enhance participant engagement during events.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve event execution quality.
- Motivated team members to achieve or exceed performance expectations, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Trained and mentored new team members on operational procedures.
Program Leader
Booster New England
Canton
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Supporting k-8 schools in MA/NH/RI through character development, fitness, leadership, and fundraising.
- Strengthened schools by motivating communities to raise funds for school projects.
- Delivered customized fundraising presentations to large groups of students and staff.
- Designed and crafted promotional materials, flyers and social media for the school to communicate to students, staff, families and the community about their Boosterthon Program.
- Managed and executed school-wide event days to celebrate fundraising success through fun run and DanceFit events.
- Communicated actively with multiple stakeholders within and beyond Booster through in-person meetings, phone calls, and emails.
AmeriCorps Member
City Year Boston
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Co-taught in a 4th grade classroom of 19 students, enhancing academic enrichment in reading/writing core curriculum while providing social-emotional support and behavior management.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups in reading and writing to accommodate for different learning styles and levels.
- Coordinated after-school program for 17 students, overseeing operations and managing behavior expectations while implementing enrichment curriculum.
- Project Coordinator with Service Reserves leading physical service projects, for example painting murals in schools and making school supply kits for students and teachers.
- Built relationships with donors through personal storytelling, fostering community support for the service program.
Team Captain
MetroWest YMCA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Led leadership team for camp unit Bob-O-Link, overseeing 100 second graders and 12 staff members, addressing behavioral concerns and facilitating smooth group transitions.
- Developed curriculum for unit/free time, including crafts and team building activities that fostered friendship and unity among campers.
- Led team meetings to coordinate activities and improve communication among staff.
- Trained new members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Developed schedules to ensure adequate staffing for various programs.
Student Assistant for Testing and Assessment Center
James Madison University
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Monitored and proctored tests to ensure academic integrity during assessments.
- Coordinated communications with professors and students to schedule lab usage efficiently.
- Assisted faculty with administrative tasks and scheduling appointments.
- Organized student events and coordinated logistics for activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student engagement and participation.
Peer Presenter at the Office of Student and Faculty Innovation
James Madison University
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Engaged 24 large lecture classes on significance of professor-student relationships.
- Delivered presentation on Take Your Professor to Lunch/Coffee program, fostering connections between students and faculty.
- Developed engaging presentations for diverse academic audiences at a prominent university.
Head Counselor
MetroWest YMCA
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with three leaders on the camp leadership team to oversee the Bob-O-Link unit, which included 190 campers and 22 staff alongside a partner Head Counselor.
- Led the team in daily camp tasks, organized the camp curriculum, and facilitated transitions and behavior management.
- Supervised daily camp operations and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Trained and mentored junior counselors on best practices and conflict resolution.
- Developed engaging activities that promoted teamwork and personal growth among campers.
Summer Intern
Girls Inc. of Worcester MA
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Facilitated after school activities on self-worth, art, and female empowerment in the "Peep" classroom.
Summer Intern
Abby's House Women's Shelter and Advocacy Center
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Monitored women's activities at shelter, ensuring adherence to house rules for a safe environment.
- Facilitated programs for the women in the shelter, enhancing unity and personal development.
Senior Counselor
MetroWest YMCA
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Led group of 16-20 campers aged 6-8 in full day of camp activities, fostering engagement and participation.
- Mentored and trained new staff, enhancing team cohesion and effectiveness.
Summer Receptionist
Best Buddies Massachusetts
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Organized a student database for eastern Massachusetts schools attending a national leadership conference.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Justice Studies-Crime and Criminology, Nonprofit Management
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2017
Skills
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- Performance management
- Fundraising strategy
- Stakeholder communication
- Event planning
- Community engagement
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
Undergraduate Leadership
- Best Buddies Chapter President, Fall 2015, 05/17, Coordinated with an executive team to build a strong club that creates an inclusive environment., Prior to presidents was the Social and Fundraising Chair-organized two proceeds nights, raising roughly $2,000 and arranged an awareness event for the 'R' Word campaign, a kickboxing class to 'Kick Out the R Word'.
- Personal and Chapter Enrichment Chairwomen, Gamma Phi Beta Eta Nu, Spring 2016, Winter 2016, Elected, the served by developing educational programs to enhance the personal education of our sisterhood., Organized six-chapter events including lessons on finances, career development, stress management, and personal health.
Timeline
Team Manager
Booster New England
01.2021 - Current
Program Leader
Booster New England
07.2018 - 01.2021
AmeriCorps Member
City Year Boston
08.2017 - 06.2018
Team Captain
MetroWest YMCA
06.2017 - 08.2017
Student Assistant for Testing and Assessment Center
James Madison University
06.2016 - 05.2017
Head Counselor
MetroWest YMCA
06.2016 - 08.2016
Summer Intern
Girls Inc. of Worcester MA
06.2016 - 08.2016
Peer Presenter at the Office of Student and Faculty Innovation
James Madison University
09.2015 - 05.2017
Summer Intern
Abby's House Women's Shelter and Advocacy Center
06.2015 - 08.2015
Summer Receptionist
Best Buddies Massachusetts
06.2014 - 08.2014
Senior Counselor
MetroWest YMCA
06.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelors of Arts - Justice Studies-Crime and Criminology, Nonprofit Management
James Madison University