Kathleen M. Trotter, Consultant, KALEIDOSCOPE inc.
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Professional Experience |
President, Kaleidoscope, inc. Fayetteville, Arkansas 1986-Present This unique consulting firm specializes in the management and development of camps, outdoor education centers, retreat and conference centers. Ms. Trotter offers expertise in planning physical facilities, managing growth and change, designing workable operational systems, training board and staff, and developing new market niches. |
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Guest lecturer and seminar leader, recognized for expertise in camping, outdoor education, conference center management, hospitality services, personnel management., organizational development. 1986-Present |
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Director of Camps and Conferences, North Indiana Conference, United Methodist Church, 1983-1988 Supervised programming and operation of five camp and conference sites in northern Indiana. Managed $11,000,000 Master Plan development. Initiated relationship with Nature Conservancy at a site with fragile wetlands. Initiated Elderhostel programming. Resolved budget deficits. |
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Consultant, Walter, Macy and Kyle, Portland, Oregon 1983 - 1985 Provided Program and Management expertise to architects in design and development of camps and centers. |
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Director, Alton L. Collins Retreat Center, Eagle Creek, Oregon 1981-1983 Supervised construction of the center, established operation and developed successful marketing approach for this new adult education facility. Initiated Elderhostel programs. |
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Executive Director of Camping, South Dakota Conference, United Methodist Church, Rapid City, South Dakota 1978-1981 Supervised program, operation, facilities of three camp sites across South Dakota. |
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Director/Manager, Storm Mountain Center, Black Hills, South Dakota 1973-1978 Facilitated a growth to quadruple the annual use. Designed and directed residential environmental education program for regional public schools. Developed interpretive programs based on Native American and Black Hills history. |
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Education |
George Williams College, Williams Bay, Wisconsin, Graduate studies in Outdoor Education 1976-1977 University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, Bachelor of Science in Education. 1968 with High Distinction. |
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Professional Affiliations and Responsibilities |
Business Member, American Camp Association Business Member, Christian Camp and Conference Association Member, International Camping Fellowship Member, International Association of Conference Center Administrators Chair, National Standards Commission, American Camp Association Past President, National United Methodist Camp and Retreat Committee Past Board Member, National Board of American Camp Association Author of numerous articles for professional camping and conference center publications. |
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Honors and Awards |
Golden Quill Awards for writing, American Camp Association 1989, 1995, and 1998.
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