Katherine McIlhany

558 Valley View Court Phone: (847) 838-1354 Email: kathy.mcilhany@gmail.com

PROFILE
Highly motivated individual, with five years experience in curriculum design and training seeking a position in higher education as an instructional design/faculty development specialist.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Antioch Public Library District, Adult Services Paraprofessional, July, 2008 - Present Create, plan and teach adult computer courses o 11 courses offered (Computer basics, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email) o Specialty courses periodically (digital photography, tablets, Facebook, etc.) Assist patrons in locating needed library materials and resources Register patrons to vote Certified Notary Public Easy Gourmet Meals, Co-Owner, November, 2006 July, 2008 Meal-preparation businesses combining old-fashioned cooking with contemporary socializing. Featuring a majority of organic ingredients. Planned monthly menus to be offered to customers Ordered and maintained inventory Assisted in hiring employees Trained employees in the EGM process Supervised employees to maintain quality control Managed employee work schedule Managed submission of payroll to payroll company Antioch Public Library District, Adult Services Paraprofessional, Plan and supervisor young adult events at the library Assist patrons in locating needed materials January, 2005 October 2006

Modine Manufacturing, Software Programmer, Spring, 1985 Spring, 1986 Design and Manufacturer of thermal management systems Wrote computer code in Cobol programming language for MRP system Initiated system testing and resolved issues found American Hospital Supply, Secretary -Part Time, Summer 1980 - Summer, 1983 Manufacturer and distributor of hospital supplies Transcribed memos for multiple managers Managed meeting schedules Made travel arrangements

EDUCATION
Purdue University Lafayette Indiana Online program, Fall 2013 - present in progress toward Masters of Science in Education, Design & Technology courses completed: University of Wisconsin Parkside Kenosha, WI Fall, 1983 Spring, 1985 Bachelors of Science Business Information Systems Graduated Cum laude Intervarsity Christian Fellowship College of Lake County Grayslake, IL Spring, 1981 Summer, 1983 Completed necessary requirements to transfer to a 4-year institution

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
ShareFest, Antioch, IL Every Fall for the past 10 years Spent one day assisting senior citizens with yard work Antioch School District 34, Kenosha Christian Life School Helped supervise various events Assisted teachers in classroom Northbridge Church, Antioch, IL Member for 13 years Responsible for Sunday service operations, 1 to 2 times per month. Small Group leader