KARLA MICHELI

k_micheli@yahoo.com * Monterey, CA * (831) 224 5505

International public administration and international education management professional. Strong background in marketing communications and volunteer management. Demonstrated ability in program management and consulting. Extensive travel experience with excellent cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills: easily adaptable to various work and social environments. Education: Monterey Institute of International Studies Graduate School of Middlebury College Masters of Public Administration (MPA) Masters of International Education Management (IEM) Language: Spanish Columbia College Chicago Bachelor of Arts: Marketing Communications Macquarie University Australian Society and Cultural Studies Certifications: Volunteer Management Volunteer Centers of Illinois Development Project Management Institute Experience: United Way Monterey County (UWMC) Volunteer Center Program Associate

Candidate: Dec. 2013

Chicago, IL May 2007 Sydney, Australia Spring 2005 Sept. 2009 June 2012 Monterey, CA Sep. 2012- Present

Develop goals and strategies for the Volunteer Center Maintain and optimize HandsOn Connect, a Salesforce Volunteer database for the county Conduct local organization staff trainings in support of volunteer needs Organize Annual Community Service Awards Create comprehensive marketing strategies for National Volunteer Week (PSA, social media) Lead two committees: Corporate Volunteer Committee (County) and National Volunteer Week Committee (UWMC) Managed monthly communications to stakeholders Granada, Nicaragua June- Present

Viva Nicaragua Educational Development Consultant

Conducted community assessment of squatter community to analyze obstacles prohibiting educational success Assisted in the creation of a holistic program design for an educational sponsorship program based on our assessment findings Established materials for web and print Conducted interviews with local politicians, teachers, historians, former revolutionaries and other community members Created an anti-sex trafficking marketing campaign for hotels in Granada Monterey, CA Oct 2011- June 2012

United Way Monterey County (UWMC) Marketing Assistant

Developed a digital media plan and assist with integration efforts Maintained website content and graphics on a weekly basis and assisted with website transition efforts Monitored and create new posts on social media outlets Helped establish and design new sponsorship packages for various programs and events Managed staff volunteer initiatives and collaborated on volunteer center strategies Created new marketing materials including flyers, postcards, inserts, website graphics and posters

HandsOn Suburban Chicago/ The Volunteer Center Community Outreach and Development Manager

Arlington Heights, IL June 2010 June 2011

Established strategies and goals for the marketing and public relations team Tracked funding and developed new earned income strategies Supervised AmeriCorps VISTA positions and monitored progress and impact of roles Coordinated and implemented rebrand efforts with HandsOn Network Monitored earned income and increased outreach activities to meet annual goals Insured timely outreach and fund development activity to generate needed cash flow to cover budgeted expenses for each quarter Initiated new partnerships that developed new funding potential with corporations and organizations. Created new marketing materials and provided marketing resources and support to increase awareness of community programs Organized National 9/11 Flag tour event for Illinois Recruited businesses and planned events for group & corporate service projects Managed the 2011 Community Service Awards which honored outstanding local volunteers Arlington Heights, IL June 2009 June 2010

The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago (TVC) AmeriCorps VISTA- Program and Outreach Coordinator Volunteer Work:

Developed a national multi-faceted skills-based volunteer program Led consultative services for senior executive teams at organizations Placed over 100 skilled volunteers in strategic roles (internally and externally) Managed strategic projects for 12 beta nonprofit organizations Formed 8 partnerships with university programs, professional organizations, community groups and corporations Planned and facilitated 5 professional training sessions that engaged over 75 people and 45 nonprofit organizations Collected data and generated quarterly grant reports Developed, digitized and redesigned marketing materials Presenter at the Illinois Conference on Volunteer Administration- May 2010 Selected as panelist at the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service Established weekly staff meetings to promote understanding and communications across departments Trained and mentored by Motorola strategic consultants and the Director of Corporate Giving and Community Relations, Zurich NA. AFS Intercultural Programs Activity Coordinator & Training Facilitator Missionaries of Charity Prem Dan & Shishu Bhavan Volunteer New Hope Community Center Teacher and Program Development Volunteer Childrens Memorial Hospital Hematology and Oncology Unit Monterey County, CA April 2012- Present Kolkata, India Oct. 2008 Siem Reap, Cambodia/ Chicago IL Aug. 2008-Dec. 2009 Chicago, IL March 2007-May 2008 Monterey, CA Feb 2013- April 2013 Monterey, CA Feb 2013- April 2013 Monterey, CA Oct. 2011- Present Monterey, CA Sep. 2011- Present

Additional Projects:

De Nicaragua, Photographic Exhibition Exhibitor / Artist- Monterey Museum of Art Womens Day Video Short (PSA) Director / Producer MIIS-Tales Co-Founder, Cultural Storytelling Program Cross-Cultural Lunches Coordinator- Monterey Institute