Kimberly Jolly
Grants and Charter Development Manager at Academica Nevada, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Elke Gonzalez, MBA, CAE
I had the opportunity to work alongside Kim at the Austin Apartment Association. Kim was very dedicated to her newly created position at the Association and developed a very high standard of expectations. She was passionate about community relations and providing a positive presence for the Association the community.
Anthony Grossman
Kimberly Gunn joined out staff several months ago and wasted no time fitting into the Department and tackling tasks that had piled up prior to her arrival. Kimberly is a pleasure to work with and is a positive worker.
Elke Gonzalez, MBA, CAE
I had the opportunity to work alongside Kim at the Austin Apartment Association. Kim was very dedicated to her newly created position at the Association and developed a very high standard of expectations. She was passionate about community relations and providing a positive presence for the Association the community.
Anthony Grossman
Kimberly Gunn joined out staff several months ago and wasted no time fitting into the Department and tackling tasks that had piled up prior to her arrival. Kimberly is a pleasure to work with and is a positive worker.
Elke Gonzalez, MBA, CAE
I had the opportunity to work alongside Kim at the Austin Apartment Association. Kim was very dedicated to her newly created position at the Association and developed a very high standard of expectations. She was passionate about community relations and providing a positive presence for the Association the community.
Anthony Grossman
Kimberly Gunn joined out staff several months ago and wasted no time fitting into the Department and tackling tasks that had piled up prior to her arrival. Kimberly is a pleasure to work with and is a positive worker.
Elke Gonzalez, MBA, CAE
I had the opportunity to work alongside Kim at the Austin Apartment Association. Kim was very dedicated to her newly created position at the Association and developed a very high standard of expectations. She was passionate about community relations and providing a positive presence for the Association the community.
Anthony Grossman
Kimberly Gunn joined out staff several months ago and wasted no time fitting into the Department and tackling tasks that had piled up prior to her arrival. Kimberly is a pleasure to work with and is a positive worker.
Credentials
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Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
Toastmasters InternationalOct, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Leadership Excellence Certification Program
Soaring Eagle EnterprisesSep, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Nevada Life & Health Insurance Agent
Nevada Division of InsuranceAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Life and Health Insurance Agent
Texas Department of InsuranceDec, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Academica Nevada, LLC
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Grants and Charter Development Manager
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Sep 2021 - Present
Assist the Director of Grant Development and Chief Development Officer in grant writing and grants management, and assist the Director of School Development with creation and expansion of free, public charter schools in the states or Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, and Ohio.Ensure the integrity of the grant management process for all federal and non-federal grants is maintained.Determine the clearest and most logical way to present information for greatest reader comprehension.Generate revenue for schools through compelling grant proposals.Conduct prospect research to identify, cultivate and solicit new grants.Collect and verify information to ensure the accuracy and quality of each proposal.Initiate ongoing communication with school staff to analyze funding needs, gaps and future opportunities.Work with school leadership and staff to ensure the compliance measures and deliverables outlined in each grant are met.Work with schools' development teams to write accurate, high-quality charter applications and charter amendment applications.Review and/or copyedit content developed by other members of the team for consistency and accuracy.Serve as a liaison to non-profit school boards and principals.
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City of Reno
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United States
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Management Assistant
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2021
* Lead representative for a permit and licensing system, resulting in over $14 million in online permits and business licenses for the City.* Grants Team Liaison for the department, research and coordinate grant applications with Grants Manager and departmental liaisons.* Budget development, RFP analysis and coordination, and oversight board staffing and noticing.* Research, legal writing, administrative support, public engagement and response management for the zoning code update, ordinance development, website content management, marketing and advertising coordination on various education and special events. * Data analysis and tracking of daily COVID-19 impacts, to the building enterprise fund using metrics and performance management.* Prepare and distribute departmental customer service surveys and prepare visual analysis using Google Data Studio.
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Independent Insurance Agent/Financial Associate
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Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
Licensed in Life and Health in Texas and Nevada, assisted clients individually with financial goals, prepared quotes, medicare, life insurance and long-term care insurance in person, by phone/zoom. Licensed in Life and Health in Texas and Nevada, assisted clients individually with financial goals, prepared quotes, medicare, life insurance and long-term care insurance in person, by phone/zoom.
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Toastmasters International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Area 11 Director - District 39/Division A Toastmasters
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
* Trained and motivated club leaders, the first distinguished status Area to exceed membership, education, and leadership goals within the year – only 1% of all leaders.* Provided leadership training to public speaking club officers covering two states. * Coordinated public speaking contests for the elite of 100 members, and provided management support and consultation * Trained and motivated club leaders, the first distinguished status Area to exceed membership, education, and leadership goals within the year – only 1% of all leaders.* Provided leadership training to public speaking club officers covering two states. * Coordinated public speaking contests for the elite of 100 members, and provided management support and consultation
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State of Nevada
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Management Analyst III/Legislative Liaison/ADA Coordinator
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Jun 2007 - Sep 2016
• Successfully developed policies for statewide operations, programs, and financial management.• Supervised legislative program including passage of five ordinances and dozens of statutes providing influx of new revenue streams to the Department. • Managed social media, newsletters and email blasts to seek funds for biennial legislative breakfast sponsorships and attendance.• Managed diversity and disability audits including gathering demographic data and subsequently renovated programs and websites using communication materials that resulted in commendation from the Governor and Federal Fish and Wildlife Service. • Led performance measurement and strategic planning including writing and winning a federal grant for strategic planning consulting service over $50,000.
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ICMA Local Government Management Fellow/Government Affairs Program Assistant
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Jul 2005 - Jun 2007
• Selected for the International City/County Management Association’s prestigious Local Government Management Fellowship in 2005-2006, hosted by Washoe County.-Developed inaugural citizens Leadership Academy with hundreds of educated citizen leaders, resulting in program satisfaction from participants.• Established first ever countywide Diversity Strategic Plan with consensus across cultural groups that improved inclusion initiatives across the county.• Created first-ever guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring ethical and logical policies were in place and followed.• Successfully led complex research, program analysis, evaluation, and development for management priorities. • Managed legislative tracking and bill analysis using Microsoft Excel and NELIS to oversee testimony coordination, legislative hearings, and messaging for 24 departments, guaranteeing needs aligned with interests.• Led department training to county supervisory management trainees to over fifty employees, confirming best practices in management were met.• Developed County's State and Federal level legislative platforms, including key legislative presentations, handbooks, and correspondence for visibility and branding.
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Austin Apartment Association
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Government Relations
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Jun 2002 - Jun 2005
• Wrote webpage content and managed technical, legal writing, and copywriting for monthly newsletter and magazine articles, focusing on marketing and advertising for trade association members, board members, and committee members. • Represented the legislative interests of organization to government officials in 11 counties and 26 • municipal governments through communications campaigns and strategic initiatives.• Managed lobbying efforts of association members and PAC fundraising for over $100K annually through event planning.• Developed expertise on industry issues, educated owners and managers of rental housing through speaking engagements and written articles and media.
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Conley Enterprises
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United States
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Marketing And Advertising Coordinator/Sales Associate
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Nov 2001 - Jul 2002
Served as advertising and content marketing manager for start-up business, Communication management, and content strategy.Marketing and advertising buys, public relations, outreach, content content writing weekly articles, promotional collateral.Managed logo design, and website design coordination, monthly membership sales, and marketing projects. Served as advertising and content marketing manager for start-up business, Communication management, and content strategy.Marketing and advertising buys, public relations, outreach, content content writing weekly articles, promotional collateral.Managed logo design, and website design coordination, monthly membership sales, and marketing projects.
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Office Manager
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Dec 2000 - Dec 2001
Managed office and coordinated appointments of 10-15 real estate professionals, commission reports to corporate headquarters, advertising analysis and sales point statistics, rental management of properties, purchasing and contracts, supervised website designer and two data management professionals, other duties as assigned. Managed office and coordinated appointments of 10-15 real estate professionals, commission reports to corporate headquarters, advertising analysis and sales point statistics, rental management of properties, purchasing and contracts, supervised website designer and two data management professionals, other duties as assigned.
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Texas House of Representatives
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United States
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Constituent Liaison
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Jul 2000 - Nov 2000
Policy and legislative research, legislative drafting, and constituent caseworkContent writing and distribution of weekly press releases to large and rural markets, Served as spokesperson, managed and coordinated university on-site and radio speaking engagements, maintained public relations between elected officials, constituents, state agencies, interest groups and visitors. Recruited interns and volunteers for Capitol and district office. Policy and legislative research, legislative drafting, and constituent caseworkContent writing and distribution of weekly press releases to large and rural markets, Served as spokesperson, managed and coordinated university on-site and radio speaking engagements, maintained public relations between elected officials, constituents, state agencies, interest groups and visitors. Recruited interns and volunteers for Capitol and district office.
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Campaign Coordinator
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Jul 2000 - Nov 2000
Content marketing manager and campaign manager for collegiate market and on-campus, Led and managed successful voter registration drives. Spokesperson for the state elected official, public relations across representative area and grassroots communication.Wrote and distributed weekly and biweekly press releases in major and rural markets.Coordinated radio and television interviews, live and recorded debates, major media buys for advertisements and secured sponsorship. Managed university on-site speaking engagements.
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Economic Development Intern
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Jan 2000 - May 2000
Content Writing and Content Marketing, graphic design, editing, and publishing of monthly newsletters.Pubilc relations with seasoned business owners, start-up and emerging businesses, and real estate professionals. Compiled and redesigned demographics reports and property site profiles.Updated and distributed fact books for new businesses and visitors.Assisted in Workforce Development Seminars for the community. Content Writing and Content Marketing, graphic design, editing, and publishing of monthly newsletters.Pubilc relations with seasoned business owners, start-up and emerging businesses, and real estate professionals. Compiled and redesigned demographics reports and property site profiles.Updated and distributed fact books for new businesses and visitors.Assisted in Workforce Development Seminars for the community.
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Education
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2001 - 2004
Texas State University
Master's degree, Public Administration -
1998 - 2000
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
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