Katie Carpenter
Program Assistant
• About Me:
I grew up in Eugene, Oregon and left to attend Western Oregon University. After graduating with a Bachelors degree in Communication, I returned to Eugene and worked for just over 2 years for Cummins Northwest, a diesel engine company. While there, I supervised technicians working on Cummins Engines and ONAN Generators in the RV service department and was also the receptionist for the branch. I came to RDI in search of a more challenging position and yes, I found it! In my spare time, I enjoy friends, family, camping, planning weddings (not my own yet!) and shopping for shoes!
• What I do at RDI:
I am a Program Assistant for the CORE Program and for the Development Director. Since one of my supervisors lives across the state, a lot of my time during the day is spent responding and sending emails to CORE Target Areas and Statewide Partners. In addition to this, I also plan the CORE retreats and I am the editor of the CORE Newsletter that is sent out every other month among many other things. As the Development Director’s assistant, I am currently helping with sponsorships, raffles and exhibits for Regards to Rural. I also assist with gathering information on foundations and information for proposals. I love my JOB!!
• State where I was born:
Oregon
• What I wanted to be when I was 8 years old:
Probably a teacher, but then I found out I would have to be to work before 8am!
• Interesting previous job(s) I've held:
I was a professional blizzard maker at Dairy Queen.
• One of my personal goals for :
Pay off all my un-necessary bills!
• A place I want to visit at least once in my lifetime:
London
• My favorite book and why:
My favorite book is The Shopaholic series- because I can totally relate to her!.
• My favorite board game:
LIFE
• The coolest thing someone has done for me:
For my college graduation, my parents flew my sister and me to Hawaii for two weeks! It was the best vacation ever!
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Program Assistant
• About Me:
I grew up in Eugene, Oregon and left to attend Western Oregon University. After graduating with a Bachelors degree in Communication, I returned to Eugene and worked for just over 2 years for Cummins Northwest, a diesel engine company. While there, I supervised technicians working on Cummins Engines and ONAN Generators in the RV service department and was also the receptionist for the branch. I came to RDI in search of a more challenging position and yes, I found it! In my spare time, I enjoy friends, family, camping, planning weddings (not my own yet!) and shopping for shoes!
• What I do at RDI:
I am a Program Assistant for the CORE Program and for the Development Director. Since one of my supervisors lives across the state, a lot of my time during the day is spent responding and sending emails to CORE Target Areas and Statewide Partners. In addition to this, I also plan the CORE retreats and I am the editor of the CORE Newsletter that is sent out every other month among many other things. As the Development Director’s assistant, I am currently helping with sponsorships, raffles and exhibits for Regards to Rural. I also assist with gathering information on foundations and information for proposals. I love my JOB!!
• State where I was born:
Oregon
• What I wanted to be when I was 8 years old:
Probably a teacher, but then I found out I would have to be to work before 8am!
• Interesting previous job(s) I've held:
I was a professional blizzard maker at Dairy Queen.
• One of my personal goals for :
Pay off all my un-necessary bills!
• A place I want to visit at least once in my lifetime:
London
• My favorite book and why:
My favorite book is The Shopaholic series- because I can totally relate to her!.
• My favorite board game:
LIFE
• The coolest thing someone has done for me:
For my college graduation, my parents flew my sister and me to Hawaii for two weeks! It was the best vacation ever!
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