1. KATHLEEN BROSNIHAN
7 Village Green, Millbury, MA 01527
kbrosn@aol.com
508-328-5373
SUMMARYOF QUALIFICATIONS
Skillful and dedicated Executive Assistant with extensive experience in coordination, planning, and support
of daily operational and administrative functions as well as special events.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FRAMINGHAMSTATE UNIVERSITY 2008 - PRESENT
FRAMINGHAM, MA
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Enrollment Management
Office Managerof the Student ServicesCenter (SSC) August 2012 – present
 Assist the Dean of Enrollment Management and other Enrollment Management personnel in the
planning, organization, and administration of Enrollment Management functions at the University.
 Manages front-line SSC operations and coordinates overall SSC service.
 Execute calendar management, centralized enrollment management task list, directors meetings, and
travel arrangements and expense reporting.
 Budget management and tracking for the five departments approximate total of $1.6m.
 Oversight of the purchasing process,including encumbrances and procurement. Authorized
university procurement card holder.
 Participated in leadership meetings and assisted with the execution of strategic enrollment
management goals.
 Developed and maintain webpages for the SSC and five departments that report to the Dean of
Enrollment Management, using Percussion Content Management System software.
 Manage the Dean’s Emergency Fund of $55,000.
 SSC Work Study Coordinator. Developed job description and work study training manual for the
position in the SSC. Hired and supervised eight student workers.
Executive Assistant to the President
Secretary to the Board of Trustees (BOT) February 2008 – August 2012
 Arranged weekly executive staff meetings and monthly council meetings, calendar management,
website/portal management, travel arrangements, presentation development, committee participation,
and purchasing.
 Provided a welcoming environment and addressed the needs of Vice Presidents, Human Resources
Director and Communications department and their office staff, students, neighbors and parents
while maintaining strict confidentiality.
 BOT operations included scheduling quarterly meetings, sub-committee and ad-hoc meetings.
Developed and coordinated agenda, meeting minutes, and other printed materials. Wrote meeting
minutes, transcribed and archived documents.
 Logistical planning for the Office of the President, BOT and VIP’s,Special Guests and Guest
Speakers for commencement and other special events.
 Hired and supervised the Receptionist in the Office of the President. Hired and supervised student
office workers.

2.  Liaison with local and state government officials, community organizations and sister colleges
throughout Massachusetts.
 Event Planning inclusive of agenda preparation, timelines, invitations, schedule keynote speakers,
menu design, decoration, gift purchasing, etc.
MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTHSCIENCES 2000 to 2008
WORCESTER,MA
Executive Assistant/Special Assistant to the President
 Accurately managed a budget totaling $485,000, telephone triage, calendar management, travel
arrangements,expense reporting, and accounts payable.
 Executive Committee, Presidents Advisory Council, Strategic Planning Committee, Worcester
Campus Committee, Safety Committee and Alternative Spring Break Committee.
 Coordinated Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and New England Association of
Schools and Colleges reporting documents and site visit logistics.
 Hired, trained and supervised three Administrative Assistants for the Worcester and Manchester
campuses.
 Event Planner for the Worcester campus. Events ranged from meeting of 5 attendees to events
attended by hundreds of guests.
 Collaborated with Institutional Advancement and Development to fundraise over $25,000 to support
student related events.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Board of Directors
Central New England Equine Rescue 2010-2012
Warren,MA
Board of Corporators
Ecotarium: A Museum Of Science and Nature, 2006-2011
Worcester,MA
Board of Directors,
Worcester County Food Bank, 2008-2011
Shrewsbury, MA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Banner Systems, Percussion Content Management System, SmartDraw,Raiser’s
Edge
EDUCATION
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Certificate in Professional Fundraising
QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associates Degree,Liberal Arts