KATE SNYDER
31 Kenwood Street
Portland, Maine 04102
207-828-0711
(207) 828-0711 ▪ ▪ (207) 712-4470 (cell)
WORK EXPERIENCE
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER Boston, MA
Research Consultant 2007 – 2009
Work within the Global Health Primary Care Initiative program evaluation and research team to develop, administer and analyze assessment tools for Family Medicine Residency Programs in Vietnam & Laos. Design and conduct focus groups on site with physicians and patients in Vietnam. Co-author and coordinate manuscripts for publication in medical journals. Seek funding for emerging residency training projects in developing countries.
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Portland, ME
Research Consultant 2006 – 2007
Worked within the Division of International Health Improvement’s research team, until it relocated to Boston Medical Center in June, 2007. For position description, see above.
PORTLAND TRAILS
School Ground Greening Coordinator 2005-2006 2005 - 2006
Worked with teachers, school administrators, school department staff, City staff and private contractors and businesses to plan for, coordinates and implement “greening” programs at Portland elementary schools. Final projects included outdoor recreation areas and theme gardens to coincide with curriculum plans and requirements.
PORT CITY LIFE MAGAZINE
Contributing Writer 1999-2000
Researched and wrote personal interest stories and interviews for start-up local magazine.
MAINE EDUCATION SERVICES
Marketing Coordinator 1995-1997
Worked within a marketing/management team to develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies for a student loan program exclusive to Maine. Significant responsibilities included participation in the development of campaign concepts and timeframes, copywriting, media plans and purchase, and promotional events. Served as the lender liaison; maintaining and expanding relationships with member banking institutions.
BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES New York, NY
Sales Representative 1992-1995
Responsible for textile sales to major womens-wear division accounts at the (then) largest U.S. textile manufacturer. Worked internally with sales and marketing management to project and achieve sales targets. Coordinated communications between internal textile design staff and client design staff. Facilitated communications between textile and apparel production staff.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS Portland, ME
Board Member, At-Large 2007-2010
Finance Committee Chair (09), Policy Committee Chair (08)
Elected city-wide for three year term. Chair of committee charged with oversight of $90+ Million municipal budget. Work collaboratively with district staff, School Committee members, City Councilors, legislators and Portland community to bring the budget to referendum.
SCHOOL GROUND GREENING COALITION Portland, ME
Board Member 2005- 2008
BAYSIDE LITTLE LEAGUE Portland, ME
Assistant Coach 2005 - 2008
NATHAN CLIFFORD SCHOOL Portland, ME
PTO Vice President, Member 2002 - Present
Chaired a consortium consisting of parents, community members, landscape architects, public employees and private businesses to plan for, design and implement significant improvements to a pubic school yard. Led the effort to harness public, private and grant funds; and coordinated 75+ volunteers over several work days.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF PORTLAND Portland, ME
Leadership Team Member 1995 – 2006
Education and Training Committee Chair, Fund Raising Committee Chair
EDUCATION
Masters, Public Policy & Management Portland, ME
Policy Analysis & Financial Management 2009
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & French Saratoga Springs, NY
Skidmore College 1992