Kathleen Mears

About Kathleen Mears

An accomplished mission-driven advocate, community engagement, program coordinator and project management professional! With 9 years of experience managing cultural exchange experiences and collaborating on projects with colleagues in the international cultural exchange industry with proven successes that have had a positive impact on the organization and for participants in the program. SKILLS: Project Management | Program Management | Communication | Collaboration | Team Management | Program Coordinator | Project Support | Advocacy | Cultural Affairs | Stakeholder Management

Experience

1. Employer Relations Coordinator

   Greenheart International

   Nov 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   This role supports the mission of Greenheart International by recruiting premier placement opportunities and providing quality services, communications, and programming to the Department of State\'s BridgeUSA programs, specifically the Summer Work Travel; host organizations, and supporting program participants. This position collaborates with other recruiters within the Account Management Department specifically the Recruitment Team and with other Departments to achieve enrollment goals and maintain quality standards. • Maintain professional and consistent interaction with all program stakeholders • Ensure smooth transitions of newly recruited host organizations to permanent account manager • Contribute to the development and improvement of promotional materials, templates, and presentations for recruitment/marketing purposes • Collect and share photos and testimonials from program stakeholders, according to marketing and participant outreach standards • Serve as the contact for industry events, community organizations, and Greenheart-sponsored events as needed • Maintain Greenheart’s reputation as a leader in the exchange industry by staying abreast of issues that impact local and global communities (e.g, regulatory changes, media influences, etc.)

Education

• Houston Community College

  Photography

  2024

• Coursera

  Project Management

• Sam Houston State University

  Art/Art Studies, General

• The Art Institutes

  Layout and Production Art