Hi, I’m
Katrina McAdaragh
Mitchell,SD
Summary
Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles, and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Proofreading By Kat
Proofreader
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
- Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
- Followed established guidelines to maintain style quality and consistency in produced content.
- Used style guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
- Prioritized critical issues, items and functions and set achievable goals to measure progress.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Make-It-Mine Designs
Price Estimator & Project Manager
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Delivered consulting services to advise clients on cost-saving strategies and best practices.
- Researched construction cost trends to stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes.
Sherwin Williams Co
Assistant Manager
04.2018 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Education
Southern New Hampshire UniversityOnline
Bachelor of Arts from Creative Writing And English
10.2024
University Overview
- Honor Roll January 13, 2022
- Honor Roll March 8, 2022
- Honor Roll May 17, 2022
- Honor Roll July 6, 2022
- Honor Roll September 7, 2022
- Honor Roll November 1, 2022
- Honor Roll January 17, 2023
- Honor Roll March 7, 2023
- Honor Roll May 9, 2023
- Dean's List September 13, 2021
- Dean's List January 13, 2022
- Dean's List May 17, 2022
- Dean's List September 7, 2022
- Dean's List January 13, 2023
- Dean's List May 16, 2023
- 3.964 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: General Proofreading & Legal Proofreading
- Completed AP course in Nonfiction Writing
- Completed AP course in Fiction Writing
- Completed AP course in Playwriting
- Completed AP course in Poetry
- Completed AP course in Editing & Publishing
- Completed AP course in Short Stories & Essays
- Completed AP course in Public Speaking & Presentation
- Completed AP course in Context of Writing
- Completed AP course in Literary Theory
- Completed AP course in Business Communication
- Completed AP course in Multimedia Journalism
- Completed AP course in Applied Marketing Strategies
- Completed AP course in Feature Writing
- National Leadership and Success Member
- International English Honor Society Member
- Stomp Out Bullying Advocate
- PEN America Advocate
Wagner High SchoolWagner, SD
High School Diploma
05.2008
Skills
- Typesetting Standards
- Legal Research
- Customer Satisfaction
- Content Editing Knowledge
- Constructive Feedback
- Interpreting Complex Documents
- Grammatical Rules Knowledge
- Workflow Processes
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Creative Solutions
- Research Tools
- Editing
Timeline
Proofreader
Proofreading By Kat
06.2023 - Current
Price Estimator & Project Manager
Make-It-Mine Designs
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Sherwin Williams Co
04.2018 - 07.2021
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts from Creative Writing And English
Wagner High School
High School Diploma
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