Kari Hamende

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About Kari Hamende

As a systems and strategic thinker with a compassionate presence, I excel at developing relationships in leadership, education, residential, and health & wellness communities and implementing high-impact programs and operations. I have 15+ years experience in bringing clarity to multi-faceted projects, transforming theory into action, and supporting management in focus and vision. Strategic Administrative Partner | Leadership, Education, Residential, & Health & Wellness CommunitiesEmail: Khamende@gmail.comCORE COMPETENCIESNonprofit Fundraising and PhilanthropyAdministration & OperationsProject ManagementLevel Three ListenerCross-Cultural CompetencyResearchCross-Functional Problem-solvingCommunications - variety of publicsExecutive SeminarsCommunity and Corporate PartnershipsSpecial EventsOrientation & TrainingBudgets & ReportingTracking & ComplianceMicrosoft 365, CRMs and data management software, video-conferencing technologiesACCOMPLISHMENTS• Increased community and corporate partnerships by 433% resulting in 4x co-sponsored events and additional revenue stream. Launched and managed advanced hybrid technology to grow national and international audiences, an overall participation increase of 11%.• Managed 5-week Corporate Meeting/ General Assembly in Asia for the first time in the organization's 144-year history, after 24 months of planning with 4+ constitutional committees, hosting 60 participants from 11 countries across 6 continents, representing 5 regional centers; collaborated with 5 translators and interpreters, accommodating 4 languages.• Developed and grew part time staff and internship program by 150% to meet strategic plan's promotional, community engagement, and registration and revenue goals within budget. Recruited, hired, trained, evaluated and coached employees to reach their full leadership potential, aligning skills, interest, and abilities in cross-cultural competency, marketing and communications, event planning, and hospitality.Contact me at Khamende@gmail.com for any administration or operations opportunities.