Jessica Blakely
Redmond,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Writer
IronChopSticks
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Improved content quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating industry trends.
- Boosted reader engagement with carefully crafted headlines and compelling introductions.
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
Specialty Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Assisting Team and Store Leaders in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, vendor relations, payroll, employee reviews, scheduling, KPI's, inventory, and regulatory compliance.
- Preparing detailed evaluation reports and using tracking software programs to monitor sales, product orders, product movement, labor budget, sale projections, and product spoilage.
- Spearheaded team training initiatives, fostering culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Administrative Assistant
Spectre Cyber Security
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisting CTO with invoicing, setting up appointments/meetings, customer relations, assisting with contract negotiations and potential client meetings, marketing, editing/reviewing contracts and presentations, and other delegated tasks
- Improving technical skills, time management, and being self-starter in challenging and fast-paced tech industry environment.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Operations Manager
Mikuni Japanese Restaurant Inc
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Trained and guided 20+ team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Head of Public Relations and Research Assistant
Humans for a Healthier World
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted CEO with client meetings/relationships, appointments, radio interviews, and book tours.
- Streamlined internal processes for increased efficiency in responding to media inquiries and requests for information.
- Spearheaded creative multimedia storytelling projects that raised awareness about corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Coordinated press releases and handled press inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
UC Davis
Davis, CA06.2014
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Time Management
- Key Performance Indicators
- Staff training/development
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Research Writing
- Decision-Making
- Merchandising operations
- Performance Evaluations
- Project Leadership
References
References upon request
Timeline
Content Writer
IronChopSticks
06.2023 - Current
Specialty Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
01.2018 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant
Spectre Cyber Security
01.2017 - 01.2018
Head of Public Relations and Research Assistant
Humans for a Healthier World
01.2014 - 01.2015
Operations Manager
Mikuni Japanese Restaurant Inc
01.2011 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
UC Davis