Kale Prentiss
Portland
Summary
Experienced with coordinating administrative tasks and maintaining organized work environments. Utilizes strong organizational skills to enhance efficiency and support team operations. Track record of effective communication and multitasking to meet diverse administrative needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Publisher's Assistant
Ooligan Press
04.2025 - Current
- Increased readership with targeted marketing strategies and engaging content development.
- Understand the book production cycle
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts between editorial, design, production, marketing, sales departments ensuring a cohesive workflow from ideation to final product delivery.
- Competently use industry-standard terminology
- Analyze disruptions to assigned book project as they arise and actively problem-solve to address issues
- Track, maintain, and update project management software, in the form of Trello
- Communicate efficiently through email and face-to-face meetings
- Work collaboratively with a team to perform publishing tasks at a professional level, as assigned by a team manager
Prepared Foods Team Member
Whole Foods Market
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient food preparation and safety.
- Completed all hot and cold food assignments to meet deadlines for meal preparation.
- Stored refrigerated and frozen items at correct temperatures to comply with food safety rules.
- Stocked food items upon manger request and adhered to food safety standards at all times.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and deliver high-quality products consistently.
Teacher/Admin Support
Woodenfish Preschool
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to address concerns and create individualized support plans for students.
- Teacher for age 1-5 year olds. Ensured safety, encouraged social skills, taught curriculum for fine motor skills as well as gross, and monitored a diverse behavioral spectrum.
- Made snacks and meals, as well as monitored and interacted during meal time. Changed diapers/worked on potty training, dealt with soiled clothes and proper hygiene.
- Collaborated with school administrators, teachers, and support staff to create a cohesive educational environment focused on student success.
- Interacted with parents and gave daily updates on children's progress.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Director of Operations, enabling them to focus on their core responsibilities.
- As well as handled month payment paperwork, curriculum plans, and cleaning duties.
Administrative Support Assistant
Sonoma State University
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed high volumes of incoming calls and emails, ensuring timely responses and accurate information dissemination.
- Consistently recognized for maintaining a professional demeanor and providing exceptional support to both colleagues and clients.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally, nurturing positive client relationships.
- Created organized systems for ordering office supplies regularly, reducing downtime due to lack of necessary materials.
Education
English
Portland State University
05.2025
Associate's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Cuesta College
Skills
- Writing skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Digital publishing expertise
- Teaching
- Multimedia production
- Cleaning Experience
- Manuscript reviews
- Content strategy development
- Productivity and performance improvement
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Food Preparation
- Problem-solving
- Content scheduling
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Learning To Write Marketing Copy Present
- Jira Project Manager Present
Timeline
Publisher's Assistant
Ooligan Press
04.2025 - Current
Prepared Foods Team Member
Whole Foods Market
12.2023 - 05.2025
Teacher/Admin Support
Woodenfish Preschool
02.2021 - 01.2023
Administrative Support Assistant
Sonoma State University
11.2017 - 11.2018
Associate's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Cuesta College
English
Portland State University
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