1. Kathryn “Kate” Salasky
1 (219) 789-4290 – KalSal333@gmail.com
1106 w. Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Professional Profile
 Non-profit professional seeking a position that will engage skills in management, writing, program
development and volunteer management, as well as employ an interpersonal approach to youth
development.
 Knowledgeable manager and trainer, with comfort in communicating in English and Eastern Armenia
 Achieved an Intermediate-high level in Eastern Armenian
Professional Experience
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago January 2015- Present
Site-Based ProgramCoordinator
 Managed 4 BBBS Programs throughout the Chicagoland area for mentors and students in grade 3-12.
 Developed Recruitment presentation and materials for students in grades 3-12 and planned events for
Volunteer recruitment.
 Scheduled and conducted volunteerand youth interviews for over 100 BBBS participants.
 Created program curriculum for 4 programs based on the “Ten Pillars” designated by BBBS.
 Coordinated, wrote, and obtained Match Enrichment Fund grants to obtain outside speakers to address
topics including S.T.E.M enrichment and Healthy Lifestyles.
 Participated in trainings on child development, child safety, an d is and is a certified Mandated Reporter by
Department of Child and Family Services.
United States Peace Corps, Republic of Armenia May 2012-July 2014
Teaching English as a Second Language Volunteer
 Collabrated with an Armenian counterpart at Shenik Secondary School in which to transfer new teaching
methods and skills while teaching English to students from3-12 grade
 Partnered with Children of Armenia Fund in developing curriculum for English camps, Environmental
lessons,and Teacher trainings throughout Armavir Marz
 As a committee head for HIV/AIDS initiative, organized and managed several events in Yerevan to
promote awareness of HIV/AIDS to Armenian youth.
 Facilitated a national creative writing competition which included organizing regional contests,judging
essays,and advertising the competition throughout schools in Armenia
 As Vice-President of the Volunteer Security council, created trainings for volunteers and staff, directed the
filming of training videos,and organized the council meetings
 Coordinated, wrote, and obtained Peace Corp funded grants to obtain sports equipment for health initiatives
at Shenik Secondary School
Girl Scout's of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana September 2011-March 2012
Staff Initiated Membership Specialist
 Facilitated Girl Scout health and nutrition curriculum to girls from 7-16 at low-income schools on the
South Side of Chicago
 Recorded detailed reports of Girl Scout meetings for grant reporting
 Organized and Facilitated weekend events based on Girl Scout curriculum for girls from 7-16 from the
South Side of Chicago

2. Happy Hollow’s Children Camp Summers 2009-2011
Counselor, Lifeguard, and Kayak Instructor
 Responsible for the care of 8 children from low- income households in Indianapolis every week over the
course of 8 weeks.
 Created games, activities, and learning opportunities for over 60 children every week
 Recorded detailed reports of children’s behavior and activities for grant reporting
Volunteer Experience
Field Museum, Chicago, IL May 2015- Present
Guest RelationsVolunteer
 Provided general museum information at the information desk every otherSunday.
 Received training on interpersonal communication and safety protocols.
Education
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN May 2011
 Bachelor of the Arts in History
 Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority member
References available upon request