CHRIS THOMAS
Portland
Summary
Graduate of a book publishing program with expertise in editing and research administration. Skilled at improving grant applications, forms, and documentation. Seeking a fulfilling career in publishing or a related field to utilize knowledge, interests, and skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Administrative Coordinator
University of Oregon
05.2024 - Current
- Manage pre-award and post-award activities for the Center for Translational Neuroscience and the Center on Brain Injury Research & Training.
- Create and edit grant related documents, reports, and financial spreadsheets.
- Attend regular check-in meetings with principal investigators and other stakeholders.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
Fund Manager
UC San Diego
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed post-award activities for the Pediatrics division of UC San Diego Health.
- Create and edit grant related documents, reports, and financial spreadsheets.
- Attended regular check-in meetings with principal investigators and other stakeholders.
Dept Research Admin
Portland State University—SPA
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed post-award activities for a portfolio of departments within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
- Create and edit grant related documents, reports, and financial spreadsheets.
- Attend regular check-in meetings with principal investigators and other stakeholders.
Office Manager
Portland State University—RGS
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
Office Coordinator
Portland State University—English Department
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided administrative support to staff members, assisting with daily tasks as needed to promote productivity across the organization.
- Served as a point of contact for the office, providing exceptional customer service.
- Crafted weekly newsletters.
- Oversaw maintenance requests for office equipment, ensuring prompt repairs or replacements as needed to prevent downtime.
- Assisted with the hiring process, conducting interviews and onboarding new student employees.
Publishing Student/Publisher’s Assistant
Ooligan Press
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Completed the graduate program in Book Publishing, which required studying various aspects of the publishing industry as well as working on multiple project groups.
- Studied copy editing, developmental editing, children's books, and book publishing software.
- Worked on the project teams for the Write to Publish 2015 conference, an exploratory committee for Ooligan Press to explore comics related publishing endeavors, and as a member of the team for the jazz history book Rhythm in the Rain.
- Contributed blog posts to the Ooligan Press blog and wrote a thesis on writing and editing strategies for shared comic book universes.
- Worked as one of the two Publisher’s Assistants from June 2015 to June 2016 to ensure operations for the press ran smoothly.
Editorial Intern/Editorial Assistant
Dark Horse Comics
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Engaged in a variety of editorial tasks including editing digital comic layouts within the reader application, copy editing marketing materials, proofreading copy for video game encyclopedia projects, and capturing and preparing assets for Super Mario Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years.
- Enhanced the overall quality of published materials by identifying and addressing inconsistencies in style, formatting, and tone across all content platforms.
- Enhanced editorial content by proofreading and editing comics for grammar, style, and clarity.
Freelance Copywriter
ABUV Media
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
- Formatted copy to align with project-specific guidelines.
- Transformed complex information into easily digestible pieces tailored for specific audience segments using plain language principles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English
Portland State University
Portland, OR01-2020
Master of Science - Book Publishing
Portland State University
Portland, OR01-2017
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Comics Studies
Portland State University
Portland, OR01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Arts & Letters
Portland State University
Portland, OR01-2014
Associate of Arts - General Education
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC01-2010
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
- Project Support
- File organization
Timeline
Research Administrative Coordinator
University of Oregon
05.2024 - Current
Fund Manager
UC San Diego
07.2023 - 05.2024
Dept Research Admin
Portland State University—SPA
06.2021 - 07.2023
Office Manager
Portland State University—RGS
01.2019 - 06.2021
Office Coordinator
Portland State University—English Department
08.2017 - 01.2019
Editorial Intern/Editorial Assistant
Dark Horse Comics
09.2016 - 05.2017
Freelance Copywriter
ABUV Media
01.2016 - 01.2017
Publishing Student/Publisher’s Assistant
Ooligan Press
01.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - English
Portland State University
Master of Science - Book Publishing
Portland State University
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Comics Studies
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Arts & Letters
Portland State University
Associate of Arts - General Education
Beaufort County Community College
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