Kathryn Kimberlin
Summary
I believe that clear and persuasive communication is the key to successful outcomes in achieving goals. I am an expert at planning and executing multi -channel marketing and communication programs that result in improved awareness and build positive and trusted relationships. I work as a self -motivated contributor or in leading teams, getting the job done with limited resources. My passion lies in creating success for my business colleagues, local nonprofits and in dedicating myself to service in the community.
Skill Set
● Leading Teams
● Relationship management
o Fostering New
Relationships
o Nurturing Existing
Relationships
● Data AnalysisManaging
Multiple Programs
Simultaneously
● Managing the Dynamics of
Large Teams
● Social Media Persuasion
● Budget Management
● Event Creation &
Management
● Reputation & Brand
Management
● Vendor Management
Work History
Field Director, Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert 2021-Current (February 2024) ● Connect people to County resources and County resources to people. ● Event planning for small and large groups.
● Represent the Supervisor at high level events, community meetings and on social media, creating engagement, while fostering communication and transparency. ● Connect County funding support for agencies and organizations who serve youth, seniors and disadvantaged.
President, Fremont Education Foundation 2011-Current
• Served as a member, committee chair and currently president o The mission of the Fremont Education Foundation is to enhance educational excellence for all students and teachers of Fremont Unified School District by connecting community resources through collaborative partnerships.
Co-Founder, Tri-Cities Non Profit Coalition 2020-Current • Co-Founder and president
o Our Mission: Strengthen the ability of all Tri -City nonprofit organizations to successfully accomplish their respective missions by collaborating, sharing information, and raising community awareness.
Administrative Assistant/Human Resources Management Team, Fremont Unified School District, 2011 - 2017 (retired)
Coordinated and created presentations on personnel actions delivered at monthly school board meetings that guided the School Board to make informed decisions on policies that affected the 4th largest school district in the Bay Area (3,800 employees) and one of the highest rated school districts in the nation. ● Collect, consolidate and analyze data from the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in regard to complaints from parents, students and staff.
● Research data archives, adhering to strict timelines, to deliver on requests of public records. ● Lead office staff of 15 Human Resources personnel on processes and procedures. ● Shared innovative vision with staff for top performance and best customer service engagement practices.
Created and executed Best Practices Workshop in customer relationship management district wide including 42 schools, 250 staff and 127 management team members.
● Trained 15 HR staff members in customer engagement practices to better serve the FUSD Board, teachers, colleagues, parents, and students resulting in raising satisfaction ratings. ● Rolled out the interactive workshops resulting in improved internal moral and external customer service. ● Presented the program at annual FUSD Best Practices Workshops and mentored 12 volunteers to amplify and continue the program throughout FUSD.
Manage outbound communications to all FUSD staff including:
• Compliance reminders
• New policy roll outs
• Personal growth opportunities
Mitigate complaints from staff and parents:
• Known as the go to person district wide for problem solving. • Researched union contracts to find answers to prevent and solve grievances. • Coached school staff on how to handle parent complaints.. • Facilitated high level complaint mediation with the compliance officer and the complainant.
Secretary, Oliveira Elementary School Fremont, CA 2006 – 2011 Reporting to the principal, coordinate the efforts of two office staff and provide support services for a combined staff of 42 including teachers, 2 custodians and an additional ecosystem of PTA and on-site volunteers.
Current & Former City of Fremont and Local Affiliations and Positions:
• Past President, Rotary Club of Fremont
• Member, Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee • Secretary/Volunteer Coordinator, Fremont 4th of July Parade nonprofit • Executive Director, Boldly Me-Fremont Non Profit
• Member Yosemite Conservancy
• Former President, Centerville Business & Community Association in Fremont, CA • Past Commissioner, City of Fremont Senior Citizens Commission • Past President, Glenmoor Gardens Homeowners Association • Past President, Meadowbrook Homeowners Association
Past & Current Community Projects:
• Coordinated 150 Anniversary of the Great Quake on the Hayward Fault with Dr. Joyce Blueford of the Math Science Nucleus.
• Member of COVID-19 Task Force for Unified School District, drafting end of school year and beginning of school year 20/21 procedures with various program models for school board trustees to review. • Member of COVID -19 Task Force with Fremont Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce designing outreach procedures and services for small businesses to support safety protocols while continued operation of business during a pandemic.
Awards:
• California State PTA Golden Oak Award
• Recognition from the American Cancer Society
• Recognition from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
• Recognition from the City of Fremont for the work with Cabrillo Neighborhood Network • Community Hero 2020 Award from Assemblymember Kansen Chu Additional Skills:
• Conversive in American Sign Language
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Business process management