PATRICE A.

CATHEY
5345 W. Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90056
716-551-8967 (Cell)
PATRICECATHEY@YAHOO.COM
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Exceptionally qualified Education Program Manager with experience creating highly effective programs in
collaboration with higher education professionals, community agencies and public school administrators.
Responsibilities include motivating high school students to pursue higher education and providing support for
college students in their endeavor to graduate, develop a professional work ethic and contribute to society on a
global scale. Experienced in building and retaining strong campus partnerships which support the educational,
professional and personal goals all students. riven to motivate and support all program staff and ensure
compliance with !ew "ork #tate Education epartment program goals and ob$ectives. Proven grant writing
expertise with annual budget development, implementation and supervision.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE AT BUFFALO
Program Director Liberty Partnerships Program
Responsible for program development, administration, coordination, and evaluation and all activities for
%&& high school students per year. 'mplementation of all program activities to strategically engage
program participants including student recruitment and retention, educational activities, cultural events
and workshops.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
()* years of successful work with diverse populations+ Pro$ect planning and management+ Program
administration, development and ,ssessment, for students deemed to be disadvantaged -at.risk-under
prepared.
#uperior /eadership and Pro$ect Management, Employee relations, /eadership skill development,
Excellent 0rgani1ational #kills, 2reative Problem #olving, #elf.motivated
#taff development, Extensive experience teaching, mentoring, and advising high school and college
students. #uccessful implementation of programs for students of various ethnicities. #uccessful
recruitment abilities and student support skills
Proven collaborative skills with campus and community+ #trong 2ross.2ultural communications skills
Expertise in 3udget Management and evelopment, 4rant 5riting and 3usiness 0perations. P2 and
Mac Proficient, Event Planning, 6ime Management Expertise+ #tudent ,dvisement and support,
Extensive experience teaching college writing
EDUCATION
PH.D: HIGHER EDUCATIO AD!II"TRATIO # E$pecte%: &'()
State Universit !" Ne# Y!r$ at B%""a&!' 3uffalo, !ew "ork
A*+onso "chomb,rg Ph.D. -e**o.
Earne() A(van*e( Certi"i*ate in Tea*+in, an( Lea(in, "!r Diversit -../
!.". EDUCATIO an% /.A. EGLI"H
Canisi%s C!&&e,e' 3uffalo, !ew "ork