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Kathryn V. Cantrell


6914A Ellingham Circle
Alexandria, Virginia 22315

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND MEMBERSHIPS

Served in several offices and committee positions within social and academic groups:

♦ NOVA Community Chorus
♦ Tampa AIDS Network
♦ Kappa Delta Sorority
♦ University Singers

EDUCATION

University of South Florida - Tampa
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

♦ Exceptional general and online computer knowledge and skills. PC & Mac.
♦ High proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
♦ Knowledge of HTML.
♦ Proficient with SAP sales/distribution module and iMIS database.

PERSONAL INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Vocal music performance, film, philately and reading.

EMPLOYMENT

ManTech International - Falls Church, Virginia
Project Manager (February 2010-present)
♦ Responsible for complete program management from assessment, to design, to implementation. Provides close and continued coordination with clients to ensure program elements are effectively implemented with appropriate milestones, workflow, and long-term planning. Develops and implements agency and congressional outreach initiatives that complement program objectives.
♦ Provides technical and support services for conference planning and proceedings.

American Forests - Washington, DC
Project Manager, Urban Ecosystem Center (July 2007-January 2010)
♦ Responsible for overseeing the Center's project logistics, budgets and work flow and preparation of proposals, contracts and project deliverables.
♦ Through the Urban Ecosystem Center's collaborative approach, directed technology transfer programs on ecological and economic benefits of urban ecosystems; prepare proposals, manage contracts and oversee urban ecosystem analysis projects. For the project deliverables, contributed to project reports of the findings for clients and articles for technical and general audiences.
♦ Responsible for overseeing all of the tasks associated with planning the conference logistics; working with staff, consultants, and conference partners.

Food Processing Suppliers Association - McLean, Virginia
Manager, Special Projects (May 2003-July 2007)
Temporary Employee (January 2003-April 2003)
♦ Management of annual trade association member conference, including site research, contract negotiation, attendee registration, housing coordination, program development and implementation, budget analysis and oversight, supplier coordination, sponsorship program organization, web content, speaker management, onsite execution and more.
♦ Administration of FPSA Foundation scholarship programs and annual academic competition events. Partnerships with industry associations and the USDA. Budgetary responsibility, award jury coordination, complete event management. Accomplishments include complete overhaul of foundation materials, events and databases.

UCB Pharma, Inc. - Smyrna, Georgia
Senior Sales Customer Service Representative (January 2001-August 2002)
Sales Customer Service Representative (December 1998-December 2000)
♦ Dedicated home office liaison with 540+ field pharmaceutical representatives, district managers, and regional directors – internal liaison position, rather than sales.
♦ Collaborated with internal Marketing, Trade Relations, Medical Affairs, Sales Operations and Sales Training departments for numerous product sample and promotional literature sales force projects. Conducted regular training sessions for sales representative classes.
♦ Accomplishments include: development, initiation, and completion of automation of the sales force ordering procedures; creation of patient and physician tracking database for Keppra Patient Assistance Program; overhaul of personnel database and SAP input for all sales force members.

State of Florida WAGES Program, Executive Office - Tampa, Florida
Program Specialist (February 1997-August 1997)
♦ Required independent action related to obtaining, maintaining and storage of materials, databases, and for the development of Program materials to be used in the education of the Program staff, public, and public officials.
♦ Maintained and coordinated activities, information, and communication for the executive director, state board of directors, and local WAGES coalitions throughout the state of Florida. Established and maintained Local Coalition Directory database.
♦ Coordinated all aspects of State Board of Directors’ meetings.

Blockbuster Video - Tampa, Florida and Marietta, Georgia
Assistant Manager (August 1997-October 1998)
Customer Service Representative (December 1992-February 1997)
♦ Manager duties include everything from day-to-day basics of running shifts to employee screening, hiring, training and store scheduling. Store Manager candidate.