Katerina Retwaiut, MPA
AmeriCorps Training & Program Manager at Arizona Serve- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Learning SharePoint Online
LinkedInNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Civic Leadership
Arizona ServeNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid USAOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Native American Research
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Social and Behavioral Research Investigators
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) - Basic
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYMar, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Arizona Serve
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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AmeriCorps Training & Program Manager
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Jun 2022 - Present
Manage two youth AmeriCorps cohorts alongside partner nonprofits and high schools Implement and conduct training curriculum for AmeriCorps members. Training curriculum includes: -Facilitating 10-week certification course in Civic Leadership and Service -Planning and overseeing team leaders for the Guest Speaker Series panels with local leaders on a variety of topics relating to AmeriCorps service (e.g. food security, education, economic development, Indigenous… Show more Manage two youth AmeriCorps cohorts alongside partner nonprofits and high schools Implement and conduct training curriculum for AmeriCorps members. Training curriculum includes: -Facilitating 10-week certification course in Civic Leadership and Service -Planning and overseeing team leaders for the Guest Speaker Series panels with local leaders on a variety of topics relating to AmeriCorps service (e.g. food security, education, economic development, Indigenous communities) Collaborate with the Director of State Programs to develop content for communications, including: -Creating content for Instagram and Facebook -Developing member and alumni spotlights in the monthly newsletter for current Arizona Serve AmeriCorps members and alumni -Writing press releases -Updating and following the Arizona Serve marketing plan Show less Manage two youth AmeriCorps cohorts alongside partner nonprofits and high schools Implement and conduct training curriculum for AmeriCorps members. Training curriculum includes: -Facilitating 10-week certification course in Civic Leadership and Service -Planning and overseeing team leaders for the Guest Speaker Series panels with local leaders on a variety of topics relating to AmeriCorps service (e.g. food security, education, economic development, Indigenous… Show more Manage two youth AmeriCorps cohorts alongside partner nonprofits and high schools Implement and conduct training curriculum for AmeriCorps members. Training curriculum includes: -Facilitating 10-week certification course in Civic Leadership and Service -Planning and overseeing team leaders for the Guest Speaker Series panels with local leaders on a variety of topics relating to AmeriCorps service (e.g. food security, education, economic development, Indigenous communities) Collaborate with the Director of State Programs to develop content for communications, including: -Creating content for Instagram and Facebook -Developing member and alumni spotlights in the monthly newsletter for current Arizona Serve AmeriCorps members and alumni -Writing press releases -Updating and following the Arizona Serve marketing plan Show less
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Family Housing Resources Inc
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Manager
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Jun 2022 - Present
Manage social media planning for execution of marketing strategies and community engagement Monitor online presence of the organization's brand and engage with followers and clients, strengthening client relationships Curate content to maintain strong social media presence
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Program Assistant
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Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Housing Counseling -Performed program overview, general intake, document gathering, and basic eligibility screening -Responded to client inquiries and assisted with maintaining the down payment assistance and housing counseling files -Recorded all communications, updated logs after each meeting or interaction with client or lender -Helped to build and maintain relationships with lenders, realtors, and others to strengthen client’s ability to access these services -Assisted and… Show more Housing Counseling -Performed program overview, general intake, document gathering, and basic eligibility screening -Responded to client inquiries and assisted with maintaining the down payment assistance and housing counseling files -Recorded all communications, updated logs after each meeting or interaction with client or lender -Helped to build and maintain relationships with lenders, realtors, and others to strengthen client’s ability to access these services -Assisted and worked with service corps members and program volunteers Social Media -Managed social media planning for execution of marketing strategies and community management -Bolstered Instagram reach 95.9%, increased Facebook page visits by 14.7%, and increased Instagram profile visits by 45.8% in 9 months
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AmeriCorps
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Housing Counseling Program Specialist (AmeriCorps State)
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Sep 2020 - Jul 2021
Served with Family Housing Resources for 900 hours Responded to client inquiries and assisted with maintaining the down payment assistance and housing counseling files Processed housing counseling down payment assistance client intake forms for down payment assistance for low-income households Developed volunteer onboarding guide
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Member Support and Evaluation Coordinator (AmeriCorps State)
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Served a summer term with Arizona Serve for 300 hours Member Support and Coaching: -Provided mentorship, coaching, and support to members prior to their service exit and assisted in coordinating team meetings and check ins. Program Evaluation: -Conducted exit interviews and gathered data and information to assess member perceptions on their term of service. Communications: -Assisted in sharing communications from Arizona Serve via social media platforms.
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Fund Development Specialist (AmeriCorps VISTA)
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May 2019 - May 2020
Served with Yavapai CASA for Kids Foundation Grant writing: -Built a new grant database and calendar by organizing the current database into a new structure -Raised $94,166.17 in grants and sponsorships Volunteer Management: -Created a system to increase communication with volunteers -Built a volunteer orientation -Expanded the quarterly volunteer newsletter -Updated the volunteer handbook and volunteer coordinator handbook -Recruited and onboarded 34 new… Show more Served with Yavapai CASA for Kids Foundation Grant writing: -Built a new grant database and calendar by organizing the current database into a new structure -Raised $94,166.17 in grants and sponsorships Volunteer Management: -Created a system to increase communication with volunteers -Built a volunteer orientation -Expanded the quarterly volunteer newsletter -Updated the volunteer handbook and volunteer coordinator handbook -Recruited and onboarded 34 new volunteers and 2 new volunteer groups -Managed 400 hours of volunteer work Event Planning: -Assisted the events committee to plan the annual Gala fundraiser event (by soliciting items for the silent auction and supervising volunteers) -Co-planned with the Director of Programs and Marketing for the annual Costumes for Kids 5K Fun Run (by finding sponsors for the event, training volunteers, and building upon past success of the event)
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Affordable Housing Advocacy Intern
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
Research: -Researched and implemented best practices to present to the leadership team about advocacy issues that affect the local community -Researched to make recommendations on a strategy for an Advocacy Program -Researched emerging trends nationally and locally in the area of housing affordability, etc. Communications: -Compiled research into pieces for the monthly newsletter and blogs for the website -Developed social media graphics about affordable housing trends Research: -Researched and implemented best practices to present to the leadership team about advocacy issues that affect the local community -Researched to make recommendations on a strategy for an Advocacy Program -Researched emerging trends nationally and locally in the area of housing affordability, etc. Communications: -Compiled research into pieces for the monthly newsletter and blogs for the website -Developed social media graphics about affordable housing trends
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SPCA New Zealand
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New Zealand
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Fundraising and Marketing Intern
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Donor Stewardship: -Assisted the data team in helping prepare for a national peer-to-peer fundraising event -Updated donor information in Raiser's Edge, including over 2,000+ donations -Wrote personalized thank you notes for donors -Participated in "Cupcake Day," selling cupcakes in the central business district of Auckland as part of the national fundraising effort Marketing: -Created packages with marketing material (e.g. stickers, books, magazines, donation buckets) for… Show more Donor Stewardship: -Assisted the data team in helping prepare for a national peer-to-peer fundraising event -Updated donor information in Raiser's Edge, including over 2,000+ donations -Wrote personalized thank you notes for donors -Participated in "Cupcake Day," selling cupcakes in the central business district of Auckland as part of the national fundraising effort Marketing: -Created packages with marketing material (e.g. stickers, books, magazines, donation buckets) for youth and school fundraising groups -Completed any other necessary duties the fundraising and marketing team required Show less Donor Stewardship: -Assisted the data team in helping prepare for a national peer-to-peer fundraising event -Updated donor information in Raiser's Edge, including over 2,000+ donations -Wrote personalized thank you notes for donors -Participated in "Cupcake Day," selling cupcakes in the central business district of Auckland as part of the national fundraising effort Marketing: -Created packages with marketing material (e.g. stickers, books, magazines, donation buckets) for… Show more Donor Stewardship: -Assisted the data team in helping prepare for a national peer-to-peer fundraising event -Updated donor information in Raiser's Edge, including over 2,000+ donations -Wrote personalized thank you notes for donors -Participated in "Cupcake Day," selling cupcakes in the central business district of Auckland as part of the national fundraising effort Marketing: -Created packages with marketing material (e.g. stickers, books, magazines, donation buckets) for youth and school fundraising groups -Completed any other necessary duties the fundraising and marketing team required Show less
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Associated Students of New Mexico State University
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Homecoming Chair
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Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
Event Planning: -Organized, planned, and promoted homecoming week activities (minute to win it games, a car smash and silent auction raising money for Cowboys for Cancer, bonfire and concert, door decorating competition, and homecoming parade) for the NMSU and Las Cruces community under the Activities Department of ASNMSU Event Management: -Managed an $80,000 budget -Oversaw competition and participation portion of homecoming week by campus organizations and departments. Event Planning: -Organized, planned, and promoted homecoming week activities (minute to win it games, a car smash and silent auction raising money for Cowboys for Cancer, bonfire and concert, door decorating competition, and homecoming parade) for the NMSU and Las Cruces community under the Activities Department of ASNMSU Event Management: -Managed an $80,000 budget -Oversaw competition and participation portion of homecoming week by campus organizations and departments.
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Intern
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
Shadowed the executive branch of the Associated Students of New Mexico State University in areas such as Community Outreach, Public Relations, Activities, Special Events, Governmental Affairs, Elections, and Services. Special Events: -Assisted the special events team to plan for spring events for university students Community Outreach: -Worked with local organizations to set up volunteer opportunities through the Las Cruces community for university students as part of "The… Show more Shadowed the executive branch of the Associated Students of New Mexico State University in areas such as Community Outreach, Public Relations, Activities, Special Events, Governmental Affairs, Elections, and Services. Special Events: -Assisted the special events team to plan for spring events for university students Community Outreach: -Worked with local organizations to set up volunteer opportunities through the Las Cruces community for university students as part of "The Big Event" -Solicited donations from local businesses for gift cards for raffles for students who volunteered Show less Shadowed the executive branch of the Associated Students of New Mexico State University in areas such as Community Outreach, Public Relations, Activities, Special Events, Governmental Affairs, Elections, and Services. Special Events: -Assisted the special events team to plan for spring events for university students Community Outreach: -Worked with local organizations to set up volunteer opportunities through the Las Cruces community for university students as part of "The… Show more Shadowed the executive branch of the Associated Students of New Mexico State University in areas such as Community Outreach, Public Relations, Activities, Special Events, Governmental Affairs, Elections, and Services. Special Events: -Assisted the special events team to plan for spring events for university students Community Outreach: -Worked with local organizations to set up volunteer opportunities through the Las Cruces community for university students as part of "The Big Event" -Solicited donations from local businesses for gift cards for raffles for students who volunteered Show less
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Education
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2023 - 2025
Prescott College
Master of Arts - MA, Critical Psychology and Human Services -
2020 - 2022
University of Arizona
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management -
2015 - 2019
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication Major || Marketing, Spanish, and International Studies Minors -
2017 - 2017
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Communication, Marketing -
2016 - 2016
Centro Panamericano de Idiomas
Spanish Language, 4.0 -
2011 - 2015
Rio Rancho High School
Diploma of Distinction, Advanced Placement
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