KATHRYN JACKSON

KATE(at)SHESPARTICULAR(dot)COM

SUMMARY

• Non-profit administration professional with over 10 years experience in grant writing and management, project management, and donor management to ensure programmatic success

• Demonstrated success in development correspondence, marketing outreach, and grant writing

• Proven ability to remain flexible managing multiple priorities - meeting deadlines, deliverables, budget

• Superior analytical skills and passion for drawing out key insights from large and varied datasets

• Keen understanding of relationship management for collaborative strategic partnerships and engagement

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Crafted persuasive grant proposals, securing over $6.3 million in federal and state grant funding

• Managed over $5 million in federal grant-funded projects

• Implemented bridge to reconcile Association member database and Foundation donor database

• Improved processes for in-kind donation solicitation and increased donations for events by 200%

• Developed audience of over 2,500 on Twitter and 2,000 on Facebook within 3 months

• Facilitated process improvement for Board of Directors and international leadership groups, increasing satisfaction to 98%

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Osteopathic Association Chicago, IL

Certification Manager; January 2024 - present

• Manage the application process for certification and recertification for the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS) - four initial exam administrations, including clinical components, and three maintenance of certification assessment administrations annually

• Maintain candidate database and provide updates and critical information to board members, certification candidates, and physician diplomates holding active board certifications from the AOBOS

• Lead standard operating procedure development, including standard policies for testing accommodation requests

• Develop and deploy materials for staff on-boarding and training,  and assist in operational policy and process development

• Participate in staff committees focused on employee experience and engagement; and diversity, equity, and inclusion

Certification Specialist; June 2021 – January 2024

• Managed the application process for certification and recertification for the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology (AOBA) and the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (AOBNP)

• Processed applications and documentation for 12 initial exam administrations, including clinical and oral components, and 10 maintenance of certification assessment administrations annually

• Provided updates and critical information to board members, certification candidates, and nearly 1,800 physician diplomates holding active board certifications from the AOBA and AOBNP

• Maintained candidate database and roster information to ensure appropriate exam scheduling and distribution of result information

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL  

Research and Education Manager; March 2017 – January 2020

• Developed proposals based on funder specifications, secured more than $300,000 in grant funding (Illinois Department of Commerce, HRSA, CDC/Association for Prevention Teaching and Research)

• Oversaw editorial board (14), manuscript solicitation, coordination of peer-review, marketing, and quarterly dissemination as Associate Editor of professional peer-reviewed online journal

• Directed activities of the executive and global advisory committees (20+ volunteers); teleconference and face-to-face meetings/event coordination/logistics, vendor selection, session facilitation

• Recommended new degree and certification programs to University leadership based on federal/state/local data and community/corporate partner conversations to inform strategic direction and annual budget development

American Health Information Management Association Foundation Chicago, IL

Research Manager; July 2015 - March 2017

Senior Coordinator; December 2011- July 2015

• Secured and managed $5 million in grant-funding: U.S. Department of Commerce (Global Health Information Curricula) and U.S. Department of Labor (Registered Apprenticeship); including program budget reporting; oversight of international council (15), workgroups (10 groups)

• Cultivated donors using Raiser’s Edge; development activities (prospect research, database management and maintenance, pledge tracking/reconciliation); served as individual donor point of contact; recruited/trained event volunteers; increased special event in-kind donations by 200%

• Led QA testing of Interpersonal Skills courses for integration into learning management system (LMS)

• Supervised cross-functional team of 5 as Project Manager to complete project plan focused on workforce/training needs analysis and revision of existing certification

• Recommended program and certification development based on data-driven researching into workforce trends with a focus on aligning education, certifications, employer needs

• Conceptualized, designed, and deployed program-specific marketing plans and materials including webinars, live and recorded presentations, print collateral, peer-reviewed publications

• Implemented processes to improve Board engagement and experience, including resource repository/tool kit – increased Board member satisfaction to 98%

Center for International Rehabilitation Chicago, IL

Communications Officer; December 2009-December 2011

Grant Writer; February 2008-December 2009

• Secured more than $1 million in funding for projects focused on Disability Advocacy (CDC) and Post-traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury in military personnel and veterans (DARPA)

• Oversaw all phases of conferences and events, including an disability advocacy-focused event for the Iraqi Minister of Health and Veteran-focused conference at the Library of Congress

• Established social media strategy, calendar, handles to increase program awareness and impact

• Built content - image creation/editing, writing, and video editing; deployed posts across platforms (daily Facebook/Twitter, twice-monthly newsletter, monthly blog, YouTube)

• Identified alternate dissemination platforms resulting in shares from key influencers, expanded reach

• Maintained email newsletter distribution (opens, bounces, shares) and social media engagement

• Authored/co-authored articles on telemedicine solutions for developing nations, low-cost prosthetic and wheelchair fabrication techniques, and elephant fitted with a prosthesis following landmine injury

The Kopley Group Chicago, IL

Graphic Design Consultant; December 2007-February 2012

• Completed comprehensive image editing, layout, and production of company prospectus

• Advised on brand and PR strategies, social media, and press release opportunities to expand reach

• Designed eblasts and marketing collateral for 91-unit new construction project

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts, Major in English University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

• Non-degree Program, Advertising/Marketing Northwestern University – Chicago, IL

• Certification: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) May 2016

UNIQUE ACCOMPLISHMENT

Winner Chanel Cosmetics and Seventeen Magazine product development and marketing competition

One of two winners selected from over 12,000 entrants - nail color produced by Chanel

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Raiser’s Edge, Personify, Aptify

• Photo and Video Editing: Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro

• Digital and Social Media: MailChimp, Constant Contact, Social Media Management, Google Analytics

• General: Microsoft Office Suite, SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics

• Advanced proficiency in Latin, conversational Spanish

PUBLICATIONS

Rudman, W.; Jackson, K.; Shank, P.; and Zuccarelli, D. “Perceived Effects of ICD-10 Coding Productivity and Accuracy Among Coding Professionals.” Perspectives in Health Information Management (2016): 1-10. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Measuring-and-Benchmarking-Coding-Productivity%3A-A-Smith-Bowman/776ba9b4afad5e0c6500a0c05cc2376af7c01bcb

Jackson, K.; Lower, C.; and Rudman, W. “The Crossroads between Workforce and Education.” Perspectives in Health Information Management (Spring 2016): 1-11. Presented at National Academy of Sciences: http://www.nap.edu/catalog/21900/developing-a-national-stem-workforce-strategy-a-workshop-summary

Sapounas, D.; Ervin, D.; and Jackson, K. “International Consultants in Medicine: A Framework for Medical Expertise and Social Telemedicine Addressing Medical Disparities.” IEEE Computer Society. Seattle, WA Conference (October 30 – November 1, 2011). https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6103637

Smith, W.K.; Prvulov, N.; and Jackson, K. "Transfer and Dissemination of Appropriate Wheelchair Technology," The Journal of ERW and Mine Action: Vol. 12 : Iss. 2, Article 29 (2008). http://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol12/iss2/29

Jackson, K. "Prostheses for Pachyderm Landmine Survivors," The Journal of ERW and Mine Action: Vol. 13: Iss. 1, Article 39 (2009). http://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol13/iss1/39