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kathryn (katie, kt) mccurdy

living in sleepy hollow, ny, home of the headless horseman

631-806-1426 (i'm a native to suffolk county, new york!)

untitledbykt@gmail.com --> this is the best way to get in touch with me

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Personal
areas of
interest

pop culture debates

animal rescue

plant-based cooking

relationship astrology (ask me for a synastry chart!)

highly specific music playlists

all things cinema

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Skills

writing and editing

tutoring / teaching

event planning

meeting design

project management

internal communications

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executive assistance

group facilitation

photoshop

data analysis & visualization

learning & development programs

content creation

Freelance & Volunteer

Professional Experience

Associate Project Manager                                                                Purpose
June 2022 - September 2023

  • Led internal communications efforts, revamped organizational communications strategy.

  • Facilitated People Experience & Culture team meetings.

  • Conducted culture-building and equity trainings, including racial equity trainings.

  • Headed the onboarding orientation task force across 7 countries.

  • Managed virtual events with expertise in meeting design and virtual event platforms.

 

Operations Associate & Executive Assistant                                     Purpose                Jan 2020 - June 2022

  •  Ops associate on projects and events, ranging from 1-hour client workshops to 3-day virtual convenings with clients like UNHCR, EFN, & Grand Challenges from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – gaining mastery in meeting design, virtual event platforms (Zoom, Eventbrite, Sli.do), & facilitating successful hybrid events with anywhere from 10 to 200 attendees

  • Support on coordinating timelines on campaigns like Souls to the Polls, working with local pastors + community members to recruit support, deploy signage, and troubleshoot issues

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What I learned
@ Purpose

As an applicant to a counseling program, my experience within a global social impact agency has taught me invaluable lessons in communication and leadership. Through spearheading a revamp of internal communications and facilitating workshops on inclusivity and equity, I learned the importance of fostering a supportive environment for individuals to thrive. Analyzing staff surveys and leading onboarding initiatives highlighted the significance of understanding and addressing the diverse needs of others, reinforcing my commitment to promoting well-being and inclusivity in counseling practice.

Editorial Operations Coordinator                                                    The Real Deal

Dec 2017-2019                                                                 

  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of a newsroom during a period of 50% growth.

    • Manage editorial team’s digital licenses & subscriptions (e.g. Adobe Creative, Google Workspace)

    • Shepherd in new platforms and trainings for reporting team (managing newsroom IT&tech)

    • Manage onboarding process for all new hires and freelancers’ hiring & offboarding process

  • Served as a project manager and editorial liaison for special events, showcases, and panels in collaboration with marketing / events team

  • Proofread magazine pages and copyedit  in-house advertisements and white-label content

 

Editorial Assistant                                                                            The Real Deal

Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Provided key administrative support to the senior editorial team, including the Editor-in-Chief

    • Hired all editorial interns; scheduled trainings, in-office interviews and photo shoots; attended and followed-up on weekly reporting meeting;

  • Compiled and analyzed website traffic data, suggesting content and SEO improvements.

  • Support Art Director on ad-hoc projects

What I learned
@ The Real Deal:

My role as an Editorial Operations Coordinator at The Real Deal honed my organizational acumen. During a period of significant growth, I managed day-to-day newsroom operations, overseeing small aspects like managing digital licenses to larger projects like spearheading the onboarding process for new hires. Working in editorial, I provided essential administrative support to the senior editorial and art teams, including research assistance, website traffic analysis, and trainings. These experiences have strengthened my ability to manage complex projects, support team members, research, and analyze data effectively, all of which are essential skills in counseling practice.

Data Operations Associate                                               Grubhub & Seamless 
2016 - Sept 2017

  • Support onboarding of new restaurants to Grubhub, managing the quality control of 50+ accounts per week.

  • Proofread and edited content for GrubHub, Seamless, and MenuPages â—‹ Adhered to company style guide and the AP Stylebook

  • Updated web content on multiple proprietary platforms



My role as  a Data Operations Associate at Grubhub's HQ served as my first step into the professional world after graduation, providing a foundational understanding of operational intricacies and the importance of collaborative teamwork, along with perfecting my attention to detail and adaptability.

Managing the quality control of 50+ restaurant accounts weekly and supporting their onboarding process instilled in me a strong sense of organization and client services. Additionally, proofreading and editing content for various platforms showcased my meticulousness and adherence to company guidelines. Working within a dynamic, start-up environment exposed me to the intricacies of larger organizations and taught me valuable lessons in navigating change with resilience. .

What I learned

@ Grubhub HQ

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