Cathy Bird
Program Coordinator at University College at University of Denver- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary)
LinkedInNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Citizen's Academy
Transit AllianceFeb, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Teacher - French K-12
Colorado Department of EducationAug, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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University College at University of Denver
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Nov 2021 - Present
The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting all facets of the planning and coordination of multiple academic and non-credit programs at University College through support of Program Directors and Adjunct Faculty. This employee is responsible for areas of instructor support, coordination, and communication; program and operational support; management of course details; and implementation of various administrative functions including, but not limited to, internal and external communications. The Program Coordinator works closely with other University College teams focusing on academic quality, course scheduling, and instructor assignment. Additionally, the Program Coordinator works with collaborative, cross-functional teams within University College to support both credit and non-credit academic programs. Show less
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Denver Elections Division
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Election Judge - Customer Service
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2021
Customer Service Front Counter: registered new voters; answered questions via phone, email, SMS, and in-person; printed and issued early ballots; completed data entry of online and paper registrations; problem-solved any and all issues for registered Denver voters; verification of eligible signature lines on petitions May-July of 2021 Customer Service Front Counter: registered new voters; answered questions via phone, email, SMS, and in-person; printed and issued early ballots; completed data entry of online and paper registrations; problem-solved any and all issues for registered Denver voters; verification of eligible signature lines on petitions May-July of 2021
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Denver Regional Council of Governments
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Outreach Specialist I-25 MyWay
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Dec 2018 - Jun 2020
Launched congestion mitigation program for I-25 South Gap; developed website content and communication strategies; created social media content for eblasts, Facebook, Twitter and bi-monthly project newsletters; coordinated regional media event with partner agencies and municipalities; developed and maintained relationships with employers to promote a suite of services; facilitated presentations and information stations at community events and public meetings; trained commuters about transportation options via solution-based conversations; recruited businesses to host events for new bus line; designed and maintained monthly evaluation and reporting; collaborated with municipalities, boards, and state departments of transportation to promote TDM best practices Show less
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Smart Commute
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Program Manager
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Jul 2017 - Dec 2018
Led employer engagement and community outreach program; coordinated awareness programs to mitigate congestion and ozone pollution; developed relationships with area employers, stakeholders, and municipalities; presented regional TDM strategies to area commuters; recruited businesses to host Bike to Work Day stations in the north metro; managed TDM congestion mitigation program; created social media campaigns via Twitter and Facebook; organized logistics for 6th Annual TransForum event Led employer engagement and community outreach program; coordinated awareness programs to mitigate congestion and ozone pollution; developed relationships with area employers, stakeholders, and municipalities; presented regional TDM strategies to area commuters; recruited businesses to host Bike to Work Day stations in the north metro; managed TDM congestion mitigation program; created social media campaigns via Twitter and Facebook; organized logistics for 6th Annual TransForum event
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Commuting Solutions
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program and Outreach Manager
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Feb 2017 - Jul 2017
Managed budgets, fulfillment and reporting for various contracts and projects. Worked with employers and communities to address responsible commuting. Planned and implemented numerous Bike to Work Day stations along the US 36 corridor. Crafted written content for newsletters and intranet communications. Designed personalized commute plans for businesses and communities.
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Outreach Coordinator
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2017
Coordinated customer service and outreach activities; attended regional events to promote transportation options; worked with employers and communities to address responsible commuting; organized and promoted numerous Bike to Work Day stations along the US 36 corridor; maintained client communications; assisted in developing personalized commute plans for commuters
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Transit Alliance
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Outreach and Communications Coordinator
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Feb 2015 - Nov 2015
Facilitated programming for two Citizens’ Academy sessions; engaged participants in Action Plan creation; managed alumni relations and volunteer opportunities; coordinated marketing and logistics for major stakeholder awards ceremony; implemented social media campaigns; published quarterly newsletters; represented Transit Alliance at various gatherings Facilitated programming for two Citizens’ Academy sessions; engaged participants in Action Plan creation; managed alumni relations and volunteer opportunities; coordinated marketing and logistics for major stakeholder awards ceremony; implemented social media campaigns; published quarterly newsletters; represented Transit Alliance at various gatherings
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Ela Family Farms
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Old South Pearl Street Farmer's Market
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Retail Sales Manager
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Jul 2004 - Nov 2015
This seasonal position is a wonderful fit. I sell organic fruit in a small town setting. The orchardist/owner, Steve Ela, has a long family history in the fruit business. I offer my experience in saucing and canning to anyone who asks and greet neighbors and long-time customers by name. Those of us who work at Ela are proud of the produce and grateful for the chance to share. This seasonal position is a wonderful fit. I sell organic fruit in a small town setting. The orchardist/owner, Steve Ela, has a long family history in the fruit business. I offer my experience in saucing and canning to anyone who asks and greet neighbors and long-time customers by name. Those of us who work at Ela are proud of the produce and grateful for the chance to share.
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The Alliance Center
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1536 Wyncoop Street, Denver CO 80202
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Internship in Development and Programs
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
I enjoyed immersing myself in the world of sustainability and the culture of workspace sharing. While at the Alliance, I helped to organize and implement a planned giving campaign. Working closely with seasoned Development Director, Tonya Kelly, I wrote and edited stories for our two-week-long Colorado Gives Day campaign. I also maintained the community building programs, updated weekly informational boards, and solicited donations for our various events. I enjoyed immersing myself in the world of sustainability and the culture of workspace sharing. While at the Alliance, I helped to organize and implement a planned giving campaign. Working closely with seasoned Development Director, Tonya Kelly, I wrote and edited stories for our two-week-long Colorado Gives Day campaign. I also maintained the community building programs, updated weekly informational boards, and solicited donations for our various events.
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Colorado Academy
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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French & Spanish Teacher
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2014
Develop 21st century curriculum; one-to-one iPad classroom; implement Organic World Language methodology; problem solve on both the individual and the team level; integrate technology into the classroom experience; evaluate student progress; communicate with parents and peers. Develop 21st century curriculum; one-to-one iPad classroom; implement Organic World Language methodology; problem solve on both the individual and the team level; integrate technology into the classroom experience; evaluate student progress; communicate with parents and peers.
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Founder/President
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2001 - 2003
Leading neighborhood association meetings; communicating with City officials; creating the agenda and leading Board meetings; writing newsletter articles; soliciting sponsorship for the newsletter and for the Platt Park Picnic; delegating responsibilities within the board
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Founder/President
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2001 - 2003
Recruiting members; writing and editing newsletters; meeting with area leaders; developing relationships with neighbors and volunteers; leading board meetings and monthly neighborhood meetings
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St. Anne's Episcopal School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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French & Spanish Teacher
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Aug 1992 - Jul 2002
I worked for ten years teaching French, Spanish, and PE. I was on the seventh grade Advisory Team for eight of those years, helping students advocate for the education. I coached for a handful of years in Girls Basketball and Co-ed Track. I worked for ten years teaching French, Spanish, and PE. I was on the seventh grade Advisory Team for eight of those years, helping students advocate for the education. I coached for a handful of years in Girls Basketball and Co-ed Track.
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Education
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1987 - 1991
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French Language and Literature & Applied Linguistics -
1989 - 1990
Universite de Strasbourg, FRANCE
Institute International des Etudes Francaises
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