Kate Styer

About Kate Styer

I\'m a strategic project manager with 5+ years of experience in design agencies, a background in higher education and nonprofit work, and an MFA in Interaction Design from the School of Visual Arts. I bring a unique blend of creativity, empathy, and expertise in leading efficient, effective projects for mission-driven organizations.Throughout my career, I’ve honed my ability to lead diverse teams—UX and visual designers, developers, strategists, and executives—toward achieving exceptional creative and technical outcomes. I’m passionate about designing streamlined processes and building strong client relationships rooted in trust and collaboration.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Constructive

   Oct 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Developed and managed multiple project plans and budgets for various projects, fostering collaboration among internal teams and nurturing client relationships.• Managed junior project managers, supporting their growth and coaching them through client situations.• Helped secure nearly $400K in additional revenue through ongoing support contracts and post-launch enhancements.

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Writing

• School of Visual Arts

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Interaction Design

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Alumni Affairs
• Donor Development
• Alumni Relations
• Stewardship
• Instagram
• Community Outreach
• Donor Management
• Donor Solicitation
• Social Media
• Donor Research
• Fundraising
• Alumni Engagement
• Event Planning
• Donor Engagement
• Editing
• Donor Recognition
• Program Development
• Writing
• Nonprofits
• Project Management
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Raiser's Edge
• Volunteer Management