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Carolyn Kern

Chapel Hill

Summary

Experienced operations and business development professional with over 20 years of responsibility in nonprofit, education, and administrative roles.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Revenue Operations

Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead business development operations, focusing on sales closure and operational efficiency.
  • Manage key sales functions including quotes, vendor information, and invoicing.
  • Oversee all product shipping and receiving tasks.
  • Coordinate annual rollout of grant-funded donations for The Walking Classroom.
  • Manage revenue and business development operations plans.
  • Lead materials management and contract processes with internal and external stakeholders.

Office Manager

The Walking Classroom
Chapel Hill
02.2014 - 12.2022
  • Managed accounts payable/receivable, donations, and monthly reconciliations.
  • Maintained Salesforce records and processed program orders.
  • Supported program staff with material rollouts and conference logistics.
  • Oversaw inventory, office supplies, and equipment purchases.
  • Handled administrative tasks including file maintenance, mail, and correspondence.

Teacher

Westminster School for Young Children
Durham
08.2003 - 05.2014
  • Designed and implemented daily educational activities.
  • Provided individualized support to children and served as a resource for parents.

WAGE$ Coordinator

Child Care Services Association
Chapel Hill
07.1997 - 04.2000
  • Managed applications, reports, and recruitment across 8 NC counties.
  • Supervised referral staff and coordinated with DSS for child care services.
  • Merged local programs into the state-wide WAGE$ initiative.

Inclusion Specialist

Durham Public Schools
Durham
02.1997 - 06.1998
  • Supported inclusion of special needs children in classrooms.
  • Assisted teachers with individualized instruction and participated in Special Olympics.

Outreach Specialist

Circles of Care
Melbourne
03.1995 - 12.1996
  • Developed therapeutic treatment plans for at-risk children.
  • Provided individual, group, and family support services in collaboration with other agencies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Family Studies

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
01.1993

Skills

  • Business development operations
  • Inventory management
  • Salesforce
  • crm
  • QuickBooks
  • Administrative support
  • Customer relationship management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Manager, Revenue Operations

Alliance for a Healthier Generation
01.2022 - Current

Office Manager

The Walking Classroom
02.2014 - 12.2022

Teacher

Westminster School for Young Children
08.2003 - 05.2014

WAGE$ Coordinator

Child Care Services Association
07.1997 - 04.2000

Inclusion Specialist

Durham Public Schools
02.1997 - 06.1998

Outreach Specialist

Circles of Care
03.1995 - 12.1996

Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Family Studies

Purdue University
Carolyn Kern