Jessi Yasko
Portland,OR
Summary
Proactive operations and administrative leader with nearly a decade of experience in office management, recruiting, and professional proofreading. Skilled at streamlining workflows, improving onboarding and training, and resolving conflicts to reduce costs and increase team productivity; strong communicator proficient in Microsoft Office and independent decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Proofreader
Self Employed
10.2024 - Current
- Proofread and copyedited professional correspondence and marketing materials, enhancing clarity and readability for emails, proposals, client communications, brochures, newsletters, web copy, and social media posts. Corrected grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax, while refining clarity, tone, and flow to maintain each client's voice. Verified factual details and ensured consistent formatting, contributing to polished and publication-ready materials. Communicated with clients to clarify intent, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines to deliver polished, publication-ready copy.
Senior Recruiter
Westerwood Global
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Communicated with candidates and prepared onboarding paperwork through hiring process. Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems. Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes. Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations. Coordinated schedules for management interviews to streamline candidate assessment.
Office Support Specialist II
Lifeworks NW
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Handled phone and email correspondence along with incoming and outgoing mail and faxes to ensure effective communication. Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information. Coordinated master calendar for providers to optimize patient loads and clinician availability. Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy. Streamlined office logistics through appointment scheduling, file maintenance, and payment collection.
Office Manager
Elements Roofing
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Created and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents to enhance organization and accessibility. Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence. Resolved customer concerns using industry expertise and analytical skills, fostering customer loyalty. Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance to support operational efficiency. Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Portland Community College
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Data analysis
- Calendar Planning
- Supervisory Skills
- Employee Training
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication
Timeline
Freelance Proofreader
Self Employed
10.2024 - Current
Senior Recruiter
Westerwood Global
10.2021 - 10.2024
Office Support Specialist II
Lifeworks NW
06.2018 - 10.2021
Office Manager
Elements Roofing
11.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts -
Portland Community College