Katherine Johnston
Sociology graduate from UC Santa Cruz, pursuing MBA at UC Davis. 12 years experience in organizational behavior and financial management.
| Headline: | Club Leader |
| Skills: | Business, Management |
| Groups: | Big Bang! Business Plan Competition |
| Interested in: | Helping friends, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities |
| Schools: | University of California System - Davis, University of California System - Santa Cruz |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | New Schools for New Orleans, New Orleans, LA |
| Position: | Operations & Start Up Consultant |
| Time period: | May 2008 - July 2008 |
| Description: | - Advised new business leaders on state and federal grant programs, such as Title Funding and the Minimum Foundation Program for New Schools for New Orleans, and educated leaders on effective budgeting techniques through presentations and individual meetings. |
| Employer: | Abacus Financial Consulting, Oakland, CA |
| Position: | Finance and Operations Consultant |
| Time period: | December 2005 - November 2007 |
| Description: | - Designed and implemented consolidation of business operations transitioning six schools to one collaborative organization for Abacus Financial Consulting and KIPP Bay Area Schools.
- Effectively communicated with CEOs of multiple schools for a seamless reorganization including collaborative meetings, presentations, and weekly in house projects. - Researched and compiled a 133 page operations guide for opening new charter schools that included transportation, funding, payroll and communications information. - Created efficient policies and procedures for cash management and budget tracking while consistently avoiding cash shortages or defaulted payments at Abacus Financial Consulting. |
| Employer: | The KIPP Foundation, San Francisco, CA |
| Position: | Accounting Manager |
| Time period: | December 2003 - November 2005 |
| Description: | - Developed automated expense reporting system utilizing Great Plains and FRx which successfully increased accuracy of coding and process time while at The KIPP Foundation. |
| Employer: | Chatham Created Gems, San Francisco, CA |
| Position: | Accounting Manager |
| Time period: | December 2001 - November 2004 |
| Description: | - Key player in creating new sales reporting strategy that improved report quality and delivered accurate numbers in record time for wholesale jewelry business, Chatham Created Gems. |
| Employer: | Wild Brain Inc., San Francisco, CA |
| Position: | General Ledger Manager |
| Time period: | December 1998 - November 2001 |
| Description: | - Proposed and designed new purchase order policy, streamlining authorizations and aiding management and production staff’s financial efficiency for Wild Brain animation studio. |
| Employer: | Hedge Funds Services, LTD, San Francisco, CA |
| Position: | Bookkeeper |
| Time period: | December 1995 - November 1998 |
| Employer: | Inspectech Corporation, San Ramon, CA |
| Position: | Office Manager |
| Time period: | December 1992 - November 1995 |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of California System - Davis |
| Time period: | 2009 |
| Degree: | Strategic & Non Profit Management, MBA |
| University: | University of California System - Santa Cruz |
| Time period: | 1993 |
| Degree: | Sociology, Emphasis Social Psychology, BA |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | University of California, Davis, Graduate School of Management
- Co-President - Women in Leadership - Director of Finance - Associated Students of Management - Director of Contest Management - Big Bang! Business Plan Competition |
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Julia Barg
MBA Candidate, UC Davis Graduate School of Management, 2010, Entrepreneurship & Marketing
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Matt Robinson
University of California, Davis, MBA, expected June 2010. University of California, Berkeley, BA in English.
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Benjamin Moscatello
Recently graduated with an MBA from UC Davis: Graduate School of Management. Experience in venture capital research within financial information services and market research within tech sector.
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Maria Zhao
Electrical Engineering graduate from UC Santa Barbara, pursuing MBA with focus in Tech Management and Marketing at UC Davis