Katherine Rager
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Experienced communications professional successful at writing, proofreading and enhancing materials to promote messages, and improve perception. Tactical planner and decisive leader with excellent problem-solving, conflict management and program oversight skills. Building and strengthening relationships with members of the media. Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Copywriter
Self Employed Writer
Clarksville, TN
05.2022 - Current
- Edited and proofread copy for grammar, punctuation and spelling, rewriting for clarity and accuracy.
- Created compelling and value-added content for blogs and social media properties.
- Translated creative ideas into tactical deliverables and initiatives.
- Wrote sales copy, letters and other advertising and marketing material.
Administrative Assistant
Montgomery Academy
Clarksville, TN
03.2021 - Current
- Managed communications with parents and teachers, and kept our communication folders up to date with the most current information
- Recognized and pursued new partnerships and opportunities to increase programs.
- Maintained cleanliness, and provided support functions as needed for the teachers
- Kept the school library organized and up to date with reading and school materials
- Handled the intake and distribution of donation materials.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
- Built strong referral network to generate new partnership opportunities.
- Kept regular office hours on-site to provide direct supervision and support to staff and colleagues.
Administrative Assistant
Home Educating Family Association
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Compiled and organized research items to later be added to the website
- Writing descriptions of research items
- Writing and editing article summaries as a ghost writer.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Handled delegated tasks.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Cashier
Panera Bread, LLC
Clarksville, TN
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
Associate
McKenzie & Smiley Jewelers
Clarksville, TN
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Answered phones to help customers with queries and resolve basic concerns.
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
- Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.
Children's Librarian
Baden Memorial Library
Baden, PA
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Attended to circulation desk by checking books in and out, issuing library cards, placing holds and more.
- Planned and oversaw summer reading program coordinating with other county librarians, and selecting a theme and age appropriate goals and implementing the reading program.
- Helped children select and locate age-appropriate books and educational materials.
- Researched, selected and obtained children's books and materials.
- Brainstormed and coordinated hands-on crafts and other children's activities.
Library Student Assistant
McCartney Library
Beaver Falls, PA
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Leveraged knowledge of library categorization method to reshelve materials.
- Emptied book drops and reshelved materials in alignment with established processes.
- Helped facilitate interlibrary loans and followed up with patrons to provide updates.
- Served patrons with friendly and professional communication during check-out transactions.
- Opened and closed library during specified hours and secured library equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Writing
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA05.2016
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Document Management
- Good Eye for Detail
- Multitasking and Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Proofreading
- Quality Assurance
- Self-Motivated
- Time Management
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Sigma Tau Delta - Inducted into the International English Honor Society in April 2014.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Copywriter
Self Employed Writer
05.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Montgomery Academy
03.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Home Educating Family Association
07.2020 - 03.2022
Cashier
Panera Bread, LLC
08.2018 - 04.2019
Associate
McKenzie & Smiley Jewelers
10.2017 - 08.2018
Children's Librarian
Baden Memorial Library
06.2016 - 08.2017
Library Student Assistant
McCartney Library
08.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Writing
Geneva College
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