Kate Westfall

About Kate Westfall

I am a lifelong student and enjoy information, gathering knowledge, and making connections.Experiences that hone my thinking and test my creativity have always drawn me in, like consulting for international startups or launching district-wide financial education programs for students. Constantly learning, I make connections to help teams solve problems. Curiosity drives me to explore the world, new ideas, and people. Working through complex problems is a strength of mine; I believe that when innovative solutions are needed, you need innovative approaches to information. My interests include:business plan, community affairs, community engagement, corporate planning, government relations, podcasting, press release, public relations, public service announcement, search engine optimization, social media, speechwriting, strategic planning, website development, community health, case management, grant writing, health analytics, health services administration, healthcare finances, patient satisfaction, value-based care, economics, negotiate, behavioral interviewing, assessment & selection, benchmarking, coaching/mentoring, culture management, curriculum development, diversity management, employee relations, employee retention, HR policies and procedures, leadership development, mentoring, organizational development, orientation program, performance management, program design, strategic HR planning, succession planning, advertising strategy, competitive analysis, direct mail digital marketing, event planning, key performance indicator, market analysis, market research, market segmentation, market share, health & safety, facility management, budgeting and cash flow, brand management

Experience

1. Grant Reviewer

   The Philanthropy Lab

   May 2024 — Present · St Louis, MO, US

   Evaluate grant applications by collaborating with ten nonprofit organizations to assess needs, identify areas for improvement, and track the impact of funding.Communicate the results and successes of fund deployment to stakeholders at the Philanthropy Lab, ensuring transparency and alignment with program goals.

Education

• Texas Tech University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  2010 — 2014

• Northwest High School

  Graduate

• Texas Tech University

  Master of Arts (MA)

  2014 — 2015

Skills

• Management
• Newsletters
• Wordpress
• Social Media
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• News Writing
• Marketing
• Adobe Photoshop
• Indesign
• Macintosh Applications
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Final Cut Express
• Event Planning
• Communication
• Photoshop
• Social Networking
• Public Speaking
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Broadcast Journalism
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Time Management
• Press Releases