kathryn coldren

Project management, reporting, budgeting, extensive travel planning, calendar and administrative management. Collaborated on the organization of annual Research & Extension and Core Value Staff Award program and the Leadership Development Program.

Provided career development and job search counseling to undergraduate and MMH students. Coordinated special events with industry leaders, career development workshops and recruiting events.

Directed sales and marketing for three 4-star properties featuring unique combination of business travelers and extended-stay of six months and longer guests. Responsible for booking conference space totaling 4000 square feet, for business and social functions; managed over 1000 accounts with 2-million in annual sales.

Processed dues billings and dues collection of Cornell Hotel Society members; extensive utilization of the Cornell Public Affairs database. Assisted with the coordination of the first Cornell Hotel Society Leadership Summit held in January 1999.

Hired and trained 60+ student instructors for delivery of the mandatory orientation to the Cornell computing environment to over 3500 incoming freshmen. Coordinated and supervised the development and delivery of CIT's technology training for Cornell students, including academic year classes, and for students.

* Responsible for all facets of new client implementations, including orientations, contract administration, program administrator training, individual student advising, corporate web page creation, and marketing. * Managed bi-monthly course schedules and instructor assignments for 57 online courses with multiple course sections. * Trained online instructors to ensure top level course facilitation and delivery. Prepared instructor cost reports and managed instructor invoicing. * Created marketing pieces for account directors, individual clients, and corporate students to support eCornell products & services. * Attended and managed logistics and event planning for tradeshows and other industry events. * Complied statistical reports regarding survey data, completion rates, and individual company usage reports and post course evaluation results. * Supported corporate students with curriculum advise, schedule changes/transfer, and billing issues.

* Assisted in hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and monitoring interviewing staff (60+) * Programmed survey instruments and monitored data entry of surveys for accuracy, produce reports and charts, creation and development of electronic SPSS/SAS files and code books for each study. * Maintained organization web site and web surveys.

Project management, financial transactions on behalf of the Dean’s Office, email correspondence, and managing complex domestic and international travel arrangements. Special projects & reporting – such as dean’s annual retreat information, surveys, research activity, economic development activities, College wide events, such as Coffee with the Dean, CALS Summer Scoop, and alumni and stakeholder lunches/dinners. Prepared daily calendar/meeting materials (Focusing on timely, accurate and comprehensive preparation of materials, including highly confidential information.)

Primary job function includes working with student and parents regarding financial aid awards, processes and procedures and processing financial aid need analysis.

Provide program support, stewardship, and events management. Prospect and constituency development. Identified alumni/stakeholder volunteers to serve as region directors of the Alumni Association. Develop and maintain CALS Alumni Affairs and Development website to describe current gift opportunities and highlight donor stories and general giving information. Prepare effective donor communication materials, including specific Dean’s correspondence, and informative newsletter copy.

Project support to the Bill and Melinda Gates Durable Rust Resistance Wheat, Next Generation Cassava, and Cornell Alliance for Science grants (term position) and of the AWARE program (Advancing Women in Agriculture through Research and Education.) Worked extensively with domestic and international partners, faculty, and students, providing travel, research, and event logistics support.