KAMALA BOYER
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Creative Operations Specialist skillful in executing effective operating rhythms and management systems structures. Analytical and organized professional comfortable working independently or as part of team. Over 30 years experience in administrative, clerical and customer support. Proficient in departmental processes, procedure and computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Oracle, Dayforce, Kronos, HERMES, Clickability and Composer.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Specialist, Letters to the Editor
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia , PA
01.2017 - Current
- Select, verify and create letters-to-the-editor for daily readers column.
- Research writer’s frequency of usage; verify and provide referenced article and column’s publication dates
- Move copy through the production process; Add coding and headlines
- Prepare expense reports for Newsroom management in Oracle
- Schedule board meetings with the public, dignitaries and government officials including political candidates for endorsement for primary and general elections
Assistant to the Executive Editor
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Screened calls, emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
- Maintained calendar and expenses
- Made travel arrangements for staff and prospective hires
- Ordered sympathy & celebratory arrangements for staff; catering and setup for special events and meetings
- Archived the Inquirer and Daily News print editions into the DocCenter system
Editorial Board, Editorial Assistant
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling.
- Processed timesheets, invoices and budget report
- Responsible for board calendar and scheduling
Weekend Section, Editorial Assistant
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Provided and verified calendar listings for print and digital material
Arts & Entertainment, Editorial Assistant
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Contact person for the Features Department, Exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Liaison to Managing Editor
- Compiled financial data to comply with budget
- Processed employee payroll and expenses, and vendor and freelance payees
City Desk, Editorial Assistant
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Initial contact for newsroom
- Routed breaking news and customer service calls;
- Created Open/Closed holiday graphics for publication
- Transmitted copy to Washington Bureau & Associated Press wire services
Photography Department, Editorial Assistant
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Provided administrative and customer service support to Director of Photography
- Processed photo logs and film negatives
- Generated and tracked photo sales
- Distributed photo reprints
- Produced staff and freelance photographer payroll.
Night Clerk/Weekend Supervisor
Philadelphia Inqurier
Philadelphia, PA
04.1991 - 01.1995
- Point person for Night/City Editor & Metro Copy desks
- Ran page proofs; layout changes and copy flow to editors on deadline
- Transcribed dictation of breaking and late edition stories
- Created successful replacement work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Education
Real Estate
Community College of Philadelphia
09.1998 - 01.1999
Education
LaSalle University
09.1989 - 01.1990
Skills
Resource Planning and Scheduling
undefinedReferences
Jasmine Howard 2022 - present
current Supervisor, Philadelphia Inquirer
Helene Glowienka 2015 - 2022
previous Supervisor (retired), Philadelphia Inquirer
Lorenzo Biggs 2010 - 2015
former Supervisor (retired), Philadelphia Inquirer
Hobbies
Squash, Skating, Art, Billiards, Team Mom (football),
former PTA member - web designer
Timeline
Operations Specialist, Letters to the Editor
Philadelphia Inquirer
01.2017 - Current
Assistant to the Executive Editor
Philadelphia Inquirer
01.2012 - 01.2017
Editorial Board, Editorial Assistant
Philadelphia Inquirer
01.2010 - 01.2012
Weekend Section, Editorial Assistant
Philadelphia Inquirer
01.2004 - 01.2010
Arts & Entertainment, Editorial Assistant
Philadelphia Inquirer
01.2000 - 01.2004
Real Estate
Community College of Philadelphia
09.1998 - 01.1999
City Desk, Editorial Assistant
Philadelphia Inquirer
01.1997 - 01.2001
Photography Department, Editorial Assistant
Philadelphia Inquirer
01.1995 - 01.1997
Night Clerk/Weekend Supervisor
Philadelphia Inqurier
04.1991 - 01.1995
Education
LaSalle University
09.1989 - 01.1990
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