Catherine Ritchie
Newspaper Publisher/Editor
Granbury,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
Diligent Editor with 33 years of experience managing overall content strategy for weekly newspapers. High level of proficiency in Adobe Photoshop Elements and QuarkXPress. Effective at time management and multitasking in deadline-driven environment. Decisive and well-organized leader with expertise in coordinating, assembling, producing and publishing tailored content.
Ambitious leader offering 12+ years of experience in inspiring youth and building relationships. Accomplished in leading groups during church-wide youth programs while maintaining personal commitment to Christ and Christian education.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Caregiver
Steven & Koree Massey
Granbury, Texas
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep family well-informed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing..
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Newspaper Publisher/Editor
Hansford County Reporter-Statesman
Spearman, Texas
02.1995 - Current
- Performed design, layout, and typesetting of publications, office forms and various other projects to optimize designs and production strategies.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Employed specialized layout and editing software to place text blocks, illustrations and other images or elements.
- Checked preliminary and final proofs for errors and made necessary corrections.
- Converted various types of files for printing or for Internet using computer software.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Chose and prepared photos for use with feature pieces with Adobe Photoshop Elements.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
Associate Pastor
First Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ)
Stratford, Texas
01.2010 - 06.2016
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Built and maintained excellent relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pssychology
Tarleton State University
Stephenville 01.2020 - 12.2021
Skills
Community Relations
Affiliations
Texas Press Association
Texas Psychological Association - Legislative Committee, Student Representative
American Psychological Association
National Association of Social Workers
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Certification
MinistrySafe - Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
Timeline
Caregiver
Steven & Koree Massey
10.2021 - Current
MinistrySafe - Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
07-2021
Mental Health First Aid - Certification
04-2021
Psychological First Aid - Certification
08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Pssychology
Tarleton State University
01.2020 - 12.2021
Associate Pastor
First Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ)
01.2010 - 06.2016
Newspaper Publisher/Editor
Hansford County Reporter-Statesman
02.1995 - Current
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