Kaitlan Nichols
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Susan Lamping
Kaitlan worked with me at CDC Small Business Finance for two years and was a great asset to our company and our department. On all levels she contributed. Professionally she was innovative and creative, coming up with creative ways to solve problems. She was a joy to be around and always brought laughter and fun to meetings and interactions. She was one of the most dependable, trustworthy and reliable people I know. And she has a level of compassion and understanding that is unmatched.
Susan Lamping
Kaitlan worked with me at CDC Small Business Finance for two years and was a great asset to our company and our department. On all levels she contributed. Professionally she was innovative and creative, coming up with creative ways to solve problems. She was a joy to be around and always brought laughter and fun to meetings and interactions. She was one of the most dependable, trustworthy and reliable people I know. And she has a level of compassion and understanding that is unmatched.
Susan Lamping
Kaitlan worked with me at CDC Small Business Finance for two years and was a great asset to our company and our department. On all levels she contributed. Professionally she was innovative and creative, coming up with creative ways to solve problems. She was a joy to be around and always brought laughter and fun to meetings and interactions. She was one of the most dependable, trustworthy and reliable people I know. And she has a level of compassion and understanding that is unmatched.
Susan Lamping
Kaitlan worked with me at CDC Small Business Finance for two years and was a great asset to our company and our department. On all levels she contributed. Professionally she was innovative and creative, coming up with creative ways to solve problems. She was a joy to be around and always brought laughter and fun to meetings and interactions. She was one of the most dependable, trustworthy and reliable people I know. And she has a level of compassion and understanding that is unmatched.
Experience
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Momentus Capital
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Innovative Programs Manager
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Jul 2022 - Present
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CDC Small Business Finance
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Relationship Manager
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Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
* Evaluate pre-qualified loan packages to make credit decisions and recommendations* Prepare credit memorandums with in-depth written financial analysis, an outline of business operationalrisks and strengths, guarantor information, and other relevant factors* Manage client relationships and expectations, acting as a liaison between various functions of the business lending team to result in efficient delivery of services
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PPP Forgiveness Processor
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
* Responsible for submitting accurate and complete PPP Forgiveness Applications on behalf of small business owners, according to SBA guidelines.
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Moms Pies
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United States
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Food Production
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Bakery Manager
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Jun 2017 - Jan 2021
• Directed bakery retail operations including managing labor, inventory, and operations • Recruited, hired, supervised, scheduled, and motivated a team of 20+ employees with a focus on cross-training and consistent service delivery • Oversaw Human Resources functions including executing employment lifecycle, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and policy development and implementation • Implemented operational improvements across multiple locations to streamline processes and increase profitability (ex: POS upgrade, development of production analysis tools) Show less
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Mission Edge
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programs Manager
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Oct 2015 - Apr 2017
• Managed service delivery and directed the strategic priorities of the Fiscal Sponsorship Practice, serving 35 early-stage non-profit projects with over $5 million in combined annual revenues. • Conducted in-depth one-on-one training sessions with non-profit entrepreneurs in the areas of finance, human resources, operations, and business plan development • Managed service delivery and directed the strategic priorities of the Fiscal Sponsorship Practice, serving 35 early-stage non-profit projects with over $5 million in combined annual revenues. • Conducted in-depth one-on-one training sessions with non-profit entrepreneurs in the areas of finance, human resources, operations, and business plan development
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San Diego Microfinance Alliance
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Financial Services
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Advisory Board Member
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2016
The San Diego Microfinance Alliance (SDMFA) was a consortium of local microfinance practitioners, donors, educators, students and professionals. The SDMFA provides useful tools to local microfinance organizations and supports efforts to bring awareness about microfinance to the public. • Annual San Diego Microfinance Summit Planning Committee: 2011 - 2015 • Business Resource Committee: 2011 - 2012 • Responsible for website maintenance and social media presence The San Diego Microfinance Alliance (SDMFA) was a consortium of local microfinance practitioners, donors, educators, students and professionals. The SDMFA provides useful tools to local microfinance organizations and supports efforts to bring awareness about microfinance to the public. • Annual San Diego Microfinance Summit Planning Committee: 2011 - 2015 • Business Resource Committee: 2011 - 2012 • Responsible for website maintenance and social media presence
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International Rescue Committee
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Microenterprise Program Manager
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Apr 2013 - Oct 2014
• Directed program activities to provide business training and lending services to refugee entrepreneurs • Supervised team of six business advisors to achieve program goals: 70+ businesses launched, 20+ businesses expanded and improved, over $90,000 in business loans ranging in size from $600 - $10,000 • Assisted in development and implementation of policies to normalize lending practices across multiple locations and reflect changes in credit standards • Managed combined annual grant budget of $550,000 from six unique grants and ensured timely and complete submission of regular grant reports Show less
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CDC Small Business Finance
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Community Loan Officer
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Mar 2011 - Apr 2013
• Evaluated applicants' creditworthiness for loans ranging from $20,000 to $250,000 • Completed initial underwriting and present loan requests to internal committee for approval • Conducted outreach to business owners through training presentations • Implemented social media marketing strategy for community development loan programs • Designed and implemented new CRM software to enhance reporting capabilities • Process Leadership Committee Member (Jan - Dec 2012) - Assessed current loan processes to implement improvements and increase efficiency • Management Award Recipient: “Making A Difference” (Nov 2012) Show less
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Goodwill Industries of New Mexico
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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E-Commerce Manager / Operations Administrative Assistant
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Jan 2008 - Nov 2010
E-Commerce Manager (June 2009 - November 2010) • Supervised staff of eight for internet auction site (shopgoodwill.com) with average annual revenue budget of $500,000 • Exceeded budgeted revenue for the year 2009. • Directed multi-day Kaizen training events resulting in increased production efficiency and sales revenue for multiple retail locations Operations Administrative Assistant (January 2008 - May 2009) • Assisted Retail Director in strategic planning and project execution for Retail Division • Supervised maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment and negotiated contracts with vendors • Compiled, edited, and maintained updates to Retail Operations Manual to facilitate uniformity in processes and procedures within the Retail Division • Appointed to Safety Committee Vice Chair, assisted in the implementation of safety measures throughout the organization Show less
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Goodwill Central Texas
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Intake / Placement Specialist
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Oct 2006 - Jun 2007
• Created and implemented employment training workshops for low-income individuals • Selected to sit on an exclusive Customer Service Committee • Received promotion from Intake Specialist to Placement Specialist within three months • Created and implemented employment training workshops for low-income individuals • Selected to sit on an exclusive Customer Service Committee • Received promotion from Intake Specialist to Placement Specialist within three months
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Adventures In Missions
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Volunteer (Kibera, Kenya)
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Jan 2006 - May 2006
• Evaluated the influence of cultural values and norms on long-term assistance • Partnered with local leaders to provide various needs for residents within Kibera • Mentored Kenyan youth living in Kibera, a large slum area located outside of Nairobi, Kenya • Evaluated the influence of cultural values and norms on long-term assistance • Partnered with local leaders to provide various needs for residents within Kibera • Mentored Kenyan youth living in Kibera, a large slum area located outside of Nairobi, Kenya
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Education
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Miami University
Bachelor of Science, Anthropology